Software

Microsoft Office software is available on all public computers in the Adult Services and Youth Services Departments. Programs include Microsoft Word 2000, a word processing program; Excel 2000, a spreadsheet program; and Publisher 2000, a desktop publishing program. You can use Publisher to create a variety of publications, including newsletters, greeting cards and brochures.

Public computers can be reserved for one hour up to two weeks in advance by Westmont cardholders. Otherwise, sign-up is done on a first come, first served basis. If someone is waiting, you will be limited to one hour of use.

To use a public computer, come to the reference desk and present a valid library card, drivers license or student ID. Reservations can be made at the reference desk or by calling (630) 969-5625, ext. 4.

Printing

You can print to the laser printer for 10 cents a page, or to the color printer for 50 cents a page. You can print pages from the Internet, as well as documents created in the various software packages and information obtained from the library's databases.

Typewriter

The typewriter can be reserved for one hour up to two weeks in advance. Otherwise, sign-ups are handled on a first come first served basis. If someone is waiting, you will be limited to one hour of use. To use the typewriter, come to the reference desk and present a valid library card, driver's license or student ID.