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Computers & Technology

Computer class

Public Computers

Windows PCs are available for use at the Dundee Library on the main level and in the Youth Services Department on the lower level, as well as at the Randall Oaks Library. iMacs are also available at the Dundee Library.

Computer sessions are 60 minutes with unlimited sessions per day unless others are waiting. Sign on to any computer with your valid FRVPLD Library card or other valid library card that is registered at the Library. You may also present a valid government-issued ID at a service desk to get access to a computer.

Files saved the to the computer's hard drive are deleted after each session.  Plan to use a USB flash drive to save your files (available for purchase at the library).  

All public computers offer:

  • Internet access
  • Microsoft Office
  • Access to printers via the Library Convenience Centers

Computers on the lower level also have games for children. 

Printing

You can print documents from the public computers. Your first 20 black and white pages are free.

After that, printing costs are as follows:

  • Color: 50 cents per page
  • Black & White: 20 cents per page

If you need to copy or print more than 100 pages, please see the staff for options.

Wireless Printing

Follow these instructions to print wirelessly from a laptop or home computer. Come to the Dundee Library within to pick up the printouts and pay the printing fees:

  • Color: 50 cents per page
  • Black & White: 20 cents per page

Hotspot Checkout

A Wi-Fi hotspot is a small, portable device that lets a mobile-enabled device, like a smartphone, laptop or tablet connect to the Internet. The hotspots are great for road trips, summer days in the park and for use in your home. The devices check out in kits that include: a hotspot, a charger, a case and a laminated instruction sheet. Adult FRVPLD cardholders can check out these hotspot kits for one week from the Account Services Department at the Dundee Library or the Randall Oaks Library.

We also offer student hotspots. Students of our library district can check them out for an entire semester. Click here for more info.

Read more here. Find them in our catalog here. To view a coverage map for our hotspots, go to coverage.sprint.com, click the Data tab and enter the address where you will be using the device. 

Laptop Checkout

Laptops are available for checkout from the Dundee Library. Adult FRVPLD cardholders can check out a laptop for two weeks from the Account Services Department at the Dundee Library.

Wi-Fi

Free wireless Internet is available at both locations. For the convenience of the community, the Wi-Fi signal reaches throughout the parking lot of the Dundee Library.

Saving

For best results, save to a USB flash drive (available for purchase at both locations). Files saved to the hard drive are deleted after each session.

Scanning and Copying

Library Convenience Centers are located both upstairs and downstairs at the Dundee Library. The touch screen guides you through the process.  At the Library Convenience Center you can:

  • Scan to USB
  • Scan to Email
  • Scan in multiple formats

Scanning is free. Copies are 20 cents per page for black and white and 50 cents per page for color.

A Library Convenience Center is available at the Randall Oaks Library. 

 

Convert Negatives and Slides

Transform your old slides and negatives into digital images with our Epson Perfection V600 Color Scanner. The scanner is available for use in the library and can be reserved for 2 hours. To make a reservation, call Adult and Teen Services at 847-428-3661. If you would like individual assistance, contact us to make a one-on-one appointment.

Download our instructions here.

VHS to DVD Conversion

Our VHS to DVD converter is available for use in the library and can be reserved for 3 hours. To make a reservation, call Adult and Teen Services at 847-428-3661. If you would like individual assistance, contact us to make a one-on-one appointment. Some important things to know before you use the equipment are:

  • The video converts in real time. This means that, for example, if you have a movie that's 2 hours long, it will take 2 hours to convert. 
  • Our converter only uses DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. Each disc will hold roughly 2 hours of video. You can bring your own or purchase them at the Account Services desk for $0.25 per disc.

Download our instructions here. 

Vinyl to MP3 Conversion

Our Vinyl to MP3 converter is available for use in the library and can be reserved for 2 hours. To make a reservation, call Adult and Teen Services at 847-428-3661. If you would like individual assistance, contact us to make a one-on-one appointment. Some important things to know before you use the equipment are:

  • The record converts in real time. This means that, for example, if you have a record that's 2 hours long, it will take 2 hours to convert. 
  • You must bring a device to transfer the MP3 to when you are finished converting. You can purchase a USB drive at the Account Services desk.

Download our basic instructions here. 

Cassette to MP3 Conversion

Our Cassette to MP3 converter is available for use in the library and can be reserved for 2 hours. To make a reservation, call Adult and Teen Services at 847-428-3661. If you would like individual assistance, contact us to make a one-on-one appointment. Some important things to know before you use the equipment are:

  • The cassette tape converts in real time. This means that, for example, if you have a tape that's 2 hours long, it will take 2 hours to convert. 
  • You must bring a device to transfer the MP3 files to when you are finished converting. You can purchase a USB drive or blank CD at the Account Services desk.

Download our basic instructions here.