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Overview

Main Library
HPL offers extensive computer resources at both our Main and Station Branch locations. Our Main Library has no fewer than four public computer areas, each supported by networked color-capable laser printers and a variety of networked and standalone black & white laser printers. General descriptions of these computer areas are listed below.
  1. An eleven (11) station research area is located on the first floor near our Main Reference Desk. These computers offer easy access to subscription services both on CD's and via the Internet.
  2. An eleven (11) station general computer lab is located on the second floor near the Media Desk. These computers are available for Internet access, electronic mail, word processing/spreadsheet programs and easy access to our subscription CD products.
  3. A ten (10) station childrens' computer lab, also located on second floor in the Children's Services Area, provides an extensive variety of child-oriented software plus word processing/spreadsheet software and access to electronic mail. A dedicated "Parents PC" is located in the Parents' corner of the Children's Services Area.
  4. A five (5) station computer lab is also located on the second floor in our new "Teen Territory" Room. These computers are loaded with games and offer Internet access, electronic mail, word processing/spreadsheet programs and easy access to our subscription CD products.


Station Branch
Our Station Branch location has three public computer areas, each supported by a variety of networked and standalone black & white laser printers. General descriptions of these computer areas are listed below.

  1. A four (4) station general computer area is located in the main reading room. These computers are available for Internet access, electronic mail, word processing/spreadsheet programs and easy access to our subscription CD products. Computer number 4 in this area also doubles as a law research station
  2. A five (5) station general computer lab is located near the circulation desk. These computers are also available for Internet access, electronic mail, word processing/spreadsheet programs, easy access to our subscription CD products, and offer a variety of second language software products, including English Discoveries.
  3. A three (3) station childrens' computer lab is located near the reference desk, and provides an extensive variety of child-oriented software, plus word processing/spreadsheet software, Internet access and electronic mail.


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Available Software

The following outlines our available software by the following building, floor and room/areas:
   Main Library - First Floor Reference Bank

    Main Library - Second Floor Computer Lab

    Main Library - Second Floor Children's Lab

    Main Library - Second Floor "Teen Territory" Room

   Station Branch - Main Public/Reading Room Area

   Station Branch - Computer Lab

   Station Branch - Children's Lab


MAIN LIBRARY
First Floor
  • Reference/Research Bank
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    Second Floor
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    STATION BRANCH
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    Word and Excel Tutorials

    As indicated above, we currently offer Microsoft's Office 97 as our core suite of word processing and spreadsheet productivity software. While our staff is always available to provide you with some basic instruction, the following links will help you get beyond the basics:
       Word 97 Tutorials

        Excel 97 Tutorials

        Getting Started with Word 97

        Learnthat.com - Word 97 Tutorials

       Lynn's Help Desk - Word 97 Tutorials & More

       Help Tips for Word 97



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    Printing Policies and Procedures

    We currently charge 10¢ per page for black & white output and 25¢ per page for color output. You will be charged these fees whether or not you bring in your own paper. This is so we can partially recoup the cost of toner and other expensive consumables used by our printers. To reduce paper and toner waste we urge you to use the following printing procedures when you attempt to print from the Internet:

    Before you Print from the Internet:
    1. Click on File in the Menu bar
    2. Click on Print Preview
    3. The number of pages will show at the top as "Page 1 of __"
    4. If you don't wish to print the whole web site, click on the arrows at the top and use the scroll bar at the right side to move through the pages to identify which pages you do want to print.
    5. Click on the Print button in the left corner when you are ready to print.
    6. In the Print Range section of the print window, choose ALL to print all pages, OR choose Pages from to select which pages to print.
    7. You may print one or more pages from the middle of the web site by typing in the page numbers. For example, clicking on Pages from, then typing 3 to 3 in the print range fields will just print page 3. Typing 4 to 5 in the print range fields will print pages 4 and 5 of the web site.
    8. To print, click on the OK button on the bottom.
    Still unclear? View this tutorial of Using Print Preview in Internet Explorer



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