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Mobile Printing |
The Library offers printing in black & white
($0.20/page) and color ($0.50/page) from the
public computers with a current library card or
computer use only card.
Mobile printing from your own device is
available for the same price by clicking here
MOBILE PRINTING , downloading the PrinterOn
app, or emailing the document to
eapl-library-bw@printspots.com (black &
white) or
eapl-library-color@printspots.com
(color). Print jobs can be retrieved at
the Main Library for up to four (4) hours after
being sent.
*Mobile print
jobs CANNOT be retrieved at the Palmer
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Copy Machine and Scanning |
One copy machine is provided for public use.
Standard 8 ½ by 11 and 11 by 14 copies can be
made for $0.20 per page. Black & white only. You
can scan a document by using our copy machine
and YOUR thumb drive. Please see the Reference
Desk for assistance |
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Fax Machine |
The library will SEND faxes for the public.
You must use the library cover sheet. The first
page sent costs $2.00 and subsequent pages cost
$1.00 each. Payable by cash or check. |
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Proctoring |
The Easton Area Public Library proctors
exams for those taking online and distance
learning courses. A library card is not required
for this service.
The student is responsible for providing any
necessary paperwork to the school indicating
that the library will be acting as a proctor.
The Adult Services Coordinator will sign the
paperwork and receive all exam materials,
instructions, and passwords. In the absence of
the Coordinator, any MLS librarian may sign.
Once the exam materials have been sent, the
student must call the Reference Desk at ext. 307
to schedule an appointment to take the exam. Any
MLS librarian on duty may proctor the exam.
Please be prepared to show photo ID when
arriving for an exam. |
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Meeting Room |
The library has a public meeting room
available, for a fee, for your business or
organization’s meeting. Click here for more
information Form and Rules. Please call the
Business Administrator at 610-258-2917 x302 to
schedule. |
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Library Use Policy: |
Mutual respect makes it possible for
everyone to enjoy the Library.You can do your
part by observing these rules: |
- Unreasonable interference with the
comfort and security of other library users
shall be cause for removal.
- Unreasonable noise from loud talking,
singing, boisterous activity, computers,
devices or audio-visual equipment is not
permitted.
- Appropriate dress is required; shoes and
shirt must be worn at all times. Bathing,
shaving, or the washing of clothes is not
permitted on the premises.
- Eating, drinking, and open food or drink
containers are not permitted in public
spaces.
- A parent/guardian/caregiver over the age
of 13 must accompany all children under the
age of 10. The parent/guardian/caregiver
must remain in the building. For children
under age 7, the parent/guardian/caregiver
must also remain in the child’s immediate
vicinity/maintain visual contact with the
child at all times.
- Smoking and use of chewing tobacco,
electronic cigarettes, vapor devices, or any
other consumable tobacco product is not
permitted on Library property.
- Possession and/or use of alcohol,
illegal substances, or illegally obtained
prescription drugs is prohibited.
Selling/distributing or being under the
influence of drugs or alcohol is not
permitted and will result in removal.
- Running, pushing, jumping, rough play,
or other dangerous activity, fighting,
challenging someone to a fight, physical
abuse, or assault of staff or other users is
prohibited.
- No weapons of any kind are permitted,
except those possessed by on-duty law
enforcement officers.
- Profane and/or obscene language or the
use of racial, ethnic, or sexual orientation
epithets shall be cause for removal.
Harassing other library users or staff,
including deliberate, repeated behavior that
is intimidating, hostile, offensive, or
threatening will warrant immediate removal.
- Abuse or improper use of Library
furniture or equipment, damaging,
destroying, or stealing Library property is
prohibited.
- Gambling, panhandling, or solicitation
of any kind is not permitted on Library
property. The distribution or posting of
unauthorized material is not allowed.
- No animals other than Service Animals
may be brought into the building.
- Sleeping is not permitted in the
building.
- Photography, audio recording, or video
recording is not permitted. The Library
retains the right to record or photograph
events or programs for promotional purposes.
- Indecent exposure, engaging in, or the
soliciting of a sexual act will result in
immediate removal and possible criminal
charges.
- he Library has the right to remove
anyone having no apparent library-related,
lawful business in the Library.
Bringing any containers, packages, bundles,
shopping carts, or wheeled conveyances
exceeding 24”x18”x6” into the building is
prohibited, with the exception of
wheelchairs and baby strollers/carriages.
Unattended items will be treated as
suspicious packages.
- Monopolizing library space, blocking or
impeding access to interior or exterior
walkways, entrances, tables, and common
areas, physically or with any item is
prohibited.
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*Library employees are authorized to bring
to an individual’s attention any act or omission
which violates these rules. The individual will
be asked to change the problem behavior to
conform to the rules. If such change is not
evident or forthcoming, the individual will be
asked to leave Library property. Failure to
leave when asked may result in the police being
called and a possible charge of criminal
trespassing |
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Computer Policy Use: |
Acceptable use of the computer resources at
the Easton Area Public Library will be in
accordance with: Access to different types of
information for the primary purposes of
education, research, and lifelong learning.
Resources are made available to all citizens
within the library’s service area and,
secondarily, to those outside the library’s
service area.
Requirements: Current, valid library card if
residing within library’s service area. Those
outside the library’s service area must have a
valid driver’s license or other form of photo ID
to purchase a computer use only card. Patrons
must use their own cards to access library
computers.
Within the Library: In compliance with the CIPA
Act, internet stations are filtered as per 47
U.S.C. 254 (h) and (l). Use of library computer
resources must follow the guidelines of all
networks accessed. In addition to computer
access, the library provides office
applications, research applications, educational
software, and tutorials. Patrons MAY NOT
download or run software not installed by the
library.
Inappropriate Use: Computer resources MAY NOT be
used to conduct any illegal activities
including, but not limited to:
- Accessing explicit sexual
content as defined in 19 PA C.S.
5903
- Gambling
- Fraud
- Copyright violations, including
Bit Torrent and other peer-to-peer
downloading sites Such activities
will be subject to prosecution by
local, state, and federal
authorities. Library privileges may
be suspended or revoked for
violation of this policy
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Wifi: The library offers free wifi within its
buildings. Wifi users are bound by the policy
outlined here.
Disclaimers:
Terms of Use: The following are the property of
their proprietor and/or subsidiaries,
affiliates, assigns, licensors, or other
respective owners and are protected without
limitation, pursuant to U.S. and foreign
copyright and trademark laws, and cannot be
reproduced for commercial use of any kind:
- Software
- Design
- Text
- Images
- Photographs
- Illustrations
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- Audio clips
- Video clips
- Artwork
- Graphic Material
- Other copyrightable
elements and the selection
and arrangement thereof
- Trademarks, service
marks, and trade names
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Content: The internet and its resources may
contain material which is controversial,
incomplete, or inaccurate. The Easton Area
Public Library is not responsible for material
accessed via its computers or wifi and cannot
censor access to, nor protect patrons from,
offensive content. Parents/guardians of minors
must assume responsibility for their children’s
use of the internet through the library’s
connection.
Operation: Library computers are regularly
maintained to ensure reliable operation. The
library is not responsible for any losses due to
computer operation, viruses, or other equipment
failure.
Privacy: While every attempt is made to keep all
information passing to and from our systems
private, patrons must assume that any
information transmitted or received is not
private. The Easton Area Public Library does not
monitor normal usage of our systems, but will
fully cooperate with legal authorities in the
investigation of illegal activities, including
turning over usage logs and records upon receipt
of proper warrants or subpoenas. For additional
information regarding privacy and
confidentiality, please see the Electronic
Communications Act of 1986, the
Telecommunications Act of 1998, and the U.S.A.
Patriot Act (PL 107-56). |
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Youth Services Computer
Use Policy |
In order to comply with the CIPA Act, in
addition to the Easton Area Public Library
Computer Use Policy, children and their
guardians must agree to the following:
To meet the informational and educational needs
of our young patrons, Easton Area Public Library
offers computers for word processing, research,
educational games and activities, and email. The
computers are equipped with filtering software
to guard against objectionable sites. It is
important, however, for guardians to understand
that no blocking software is foolproof and
filtering can prevent some programs from being
used.
Computers in the Youth Services Department are
available to anyone who holds a valid Youth
Services EAPL card. Preschoolers (those under 5
years of age) may use a parent/guardian’s card
under direct card owner supervision. In
addition, adults with small children are
permitted to use Youth Services computers while
they monitor their children’s play.
Parents/Guardians assume responsibility for
their children’s internet use through the
library’s connection.
Terms of Use: |
- A parent/guardian signature is
required for children to use Easton
Area Public Library computers
- Only the person whose card was
used to make the reservation may use
the computer. Any child who does not
have a reservation must not be in
the computer area.
- Facebook is not permitted.
- Any chatting on the internet
violates the CIPA Act and will be
terminated.
- There are computers designated
for adults with children that
require supervision in the Youth
Services room.
- These adults must follow the
Youth Services Computer Policy.
- Children 13 and older are
required to use the computers in the
adult area UNLESS they are with a
parent/guardian.
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