Gail Borden offers computers for public use. We are committed to increasing digital literacy and technology education through basic one-on-one assistance and classes. The library’s purpose in providing these computers is to encourage self-instruction and personal enrichment in computer technology.
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To get a technology help appointment and/or information on classes please call 847-429-4680
Basic technology assistance is provided by staff – users assume responsibility for learning to use the software.
Printing Costs:
$0.10/page for Black & White prints/copies
$0.25/page for Color prints/copies
Multi-function SimpleScan Stations are available at Main and Rakow. Make copies (prices reflected above), scan to email or USB (free), or Fax ($1/page USA/Canada, $2/page International)
Library card required for computer use. Guest passes are available for non-cardholders.
For questions call the Computer Center: 847-429-4695
Main Library Computer Center
The Computer Center offers Windows 10 PCs with access to the Internet, Microsoft Office 2019 products and a variety of other applications.
Other Equipment Available:
Items Available for Purchase:
Rakow Branch
The Rakow Branch offers 10 PCs for use in the Computer Café.
Other equipment available:
South Elgin Branch
The South Elgin Branch offers 12 laptops for in building use. Laptops can be found to the right of the desk.
Other equipment available:
Conduct & Policies
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For technology appointment and information about classes please call the information desk at 847-429-4680
- Black & White Printer
- Color Printer
- SimpleScan Station for scanning and faxing
- USB Flash Drives: $5
- Earbuds: $1
- 2-Pocket Folders: $0.50
- Manila Folders: $0.10
- SimpleScan Station
- Accessibility station with JAWS, MAGic, and Open Book
- Scanning and Faxing services via a Konica machine
- Media playback Blu-ray burner
- iPads for in-library use
- 42” Screen available for use in study rooms
- Gail Borden card holders and reciprocal borrowers can use a computer for 3 hours per day.
- Visitors without a valid library card may receive a guest pass.
- The Main Library Computer Center serves users from 9th grade and up.
- Two people are permitted to sit at each computer station.
- All user information and documents are deleted upon signing off the PC. Users are encouraged to save files to a flash drive, email themselves information or upload documents to a cloud storage account.
- The computers must not be used for the transmission of material that is unlawful, obscene or otherwise inappropriate. Failure to comply with these guidelines will result in patron suspension.
- Misuse of any computer or its related equipment will result in the loss of computer privileges, plus the cost of repair or replacement of any damaged equipment.
- Please be respectful of others within the library. Library staff reserves the right to terminate a patron’s computer session.
Wi-fi
Connect to the Library’s Wi-Fi network: GUEST-GBPL. There is no password.
Printing
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One-on-One Help
Device Advice
Need help figuring out how to use your smartphone, tablet, laptop or eReader? Bring your questions to one of these drop-in sessions:
Rakow: 1st & 3rd Thursdays
9:30AM-11:30AM
Main: 2nd Thursday
9:30AM—11:30AM
South Elgin: 4th Thursday
10:00AM-12:00PM
Appointments
Can’t make it to a class or Device Advice? Schedule a one-on-one appointment!
Classes
Learn new skills or brush up on old ones to keep up in this ever-expanding digital world!
Click here to learn more about adult technology classes.
Learn On Your Own
Gail Borden has partnered with Niche Academy to provide easy to follow tutorials. Click through videos above or view our full page by clicking on the link below.