Parker Memorial Library - Dracut, MA - (978) 454-5474

The public Internet computers at the M. G. Parker Memorial Library in Dracut, Massachusetts are currently available to all library patrons.

Dracut residents and patrons who live in towns that are members of the Merrimac Valley Library Consortium must used their MVLC libary card number to log on to the computers. Users who live outside the Consortium must sign in at the Reference Desk.

Individuals are limited to two hours use per day.

Guest passes to use the Internet. A guest pass is limited to one hour.

You will also be required to observe the library's Internet Policy.

The wireless network's name is "DracutLibrary." The wireless network does not have a password.

Please note that the Library cannot assist you with your laptop, network card, or configuration. The Library cannot accept the liability of handling your equipment.

A wireless network interface card, 802.11a, 802.11b or 802.11g or later.

Laptop speakers should be turned off while in the library. Patrons may certainly use headphones.

Children, in the 6th grade or under, must have a parent or guardian sitting with them when accessing the Internet.

The catalog stations may be used for searching the library catalog.

The stations are not intended for Internet use.

All the library's Internet computers are set up with Internet Explorer (IE), FIreFox, Wordpad, and Notepad.

The computers also have Microsoft Office 2010 software (Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint).

The library computers are set up to prevent the installation and running of patron software.

For example, some CD-based learning software will not run on the library computers as it requires a program to be installed and run on the local system.

Reference staff can spend only a limited amount of time getting you started using the Internet. If you have a question about searching or have a problem, reference staff will try to help you as time and training allows. However, please be aware that staff are not trained to troubleshoot all forms of Internet communication or applications.

You will not be allowed to store files or favorite sites on the Internet computer's hard drive. In order to protect patron security and privacy, all changes made during a computer session are erased when the system reboots. The library’s Internet computers do let you save files to floppy, CD-R, or USB flash drive. You may also email documents to yourself using your own online email account. Please be aware of the size and format limits of your own disks.

Downloading files carries the risk of virus contamination.  The library does not offer virus checking for files that you download to your personal disk or USB device; you should scan those files for viruses before you load them onto another personal computer. Please be aware of the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, USC) when making reproductions of copyrighted materials from the Internet.

You will also not be allowed to change the options on the library’s browser software. These measures are to protect your privacy and the integrity of our Internet computers. Changing the computer settings is grounds for removal of library Internet access privileges.

The library charges $.15 per page for printing from the library’s Internet computers.  The library currently offers only black and white laser printing. The print station is located on the second floor near the reference desk. The printer is coin-operated and accepts most coins (not pennies), $1, and $5 bills.

The library does allow patrons to plug into unused electrical outlets; however, it is strongly advised that patrons use only the grounded power strips. Use at your own risk.