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| Ritter Web Printing |
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| Send your print job to Ritter wirelessly – from home, while you’re on the road, or anywhere you get online! Use the easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions to browse for and upload your document, just like an email attachment. The charge is 20 cents a page for black and white and 25 cents for color. Pick up at the customer service desk. Orders will be held for seven days. |
| Mango Languages – Language Learning Website |
| Try our new language learning program, Mango’s Languages online courses. The site includes access outside the library, so make sure you have a current Ritter library card beginning with 28085000 for authentication. |
On Site Services
| Copy Machines |
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| The library has two black-and-white and 1 color copy machines for public use. Black-and-white copies are 20 cents per page and color copies are 25 cents per page. |
| Fax Machine |
| The library has one fax machine for public use.The charge is 20 cents a page to send or receive a fax. |
| Internet Access and Wi-Fi Available |
 The library provides several computers with Internet access and Microsoft Office. Users must have a valid library card, be nondelinquent, and sign the library’s Internet policy prior to use. |
| Public Computers |
| The library provides a computer lab, as well as a bank of computers in the children’s department. The computers are set up with Internet Explorer 8, Microsoft Office 2007 and Openoffice.org. Several of the computers are set up for class use and contain copies of the software needed for our classes, which patrons may use outside of class time if desired. Patrons may log on to the computers with a valid library card, assuming they are over 18 or with a parent’s signed permission form when under 18. Visiting users may request a guest pass from the front desk. Computer use sessions are for an unlimited period of time unless the computers are all in use, in which case each patron will be permitted one hour. Computer time may be reserved by asking at the front desk. Only one person is permitted at a workstation at a time, except for a parent/guardian/custodial caregiver assisting a child. Students working on a class assignment may request permission to work in pairs. Files may not be downloaded to library’s hard drives. Flash drives and recordable CDs may be obtained from the circulation desk for a nominal fee.Printing charges: black-and-white copies 20 cents per page and colors copies 25 cents per page.
Users are required to read and abide by the Ritter Library Internet Acceptable Use Policy. |
| Netbook Computers |
| The library is providing several netbook computers for in library use. These laptops are able to be used with the library wifi, and contain Internet Explorer 8, the Microsoft Office 2007 suite, and other common productivity software. Netbooks are available to library card holders over the age of 18 in good standing for a 2 hour loan period, and available to all users during class times in the computer lab. See our Netbook Loan Policy for more details. |
| Typewriter |
| One electric typewriter is available for public use on a first come, first served basis. |
| Microfilm Reader |
| One microfilm reader is available for public use on a first come, first served basis. |
| Meeting Rooms |
| The library provides several meeting rooms for non-profit groups and organizations to use when they are not in use for library functions. Prior to use, groups must read the meeting room use policy and fill out an application. Staff will follow up to let the group know if the date requested is available for use. For more details, see our Meeting Room Use page. |
Services for Patrons
| Laptop Loans |
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| The library maintains 3 laptops and one projector for patrons to check out from the library. The loan period for laptops and the projector is 2 days with no renewals. Patrons must be a library card holder over the age of 18 and in good standing to receive a laptop loan. More information is available on our Laptop Loan Policy page. |
| Golden Buckeye |
| Applications for the Ohio Golden Buckeye Card are available at the library’s Customer Assistance Desk.To get a Golden Buckeye card persons 60 and up must provide age documentation such as a valid Ohio driver’s license, ID number or birth certificate.Applicants 18-59 with permanent and total disabilities (as defined by Social Security) must also show proof such as: a MediCARE card, SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) or SSI (Supplemental Security Income) acceptance letter or documentation, a copy of any document certifying permanent and total disability issued by the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation or MR/DD, or a copy of any document certifying permanent and total disability issued by any Federal or Ohio public employee retirement system. |
| Outreach Services |
| If you can’t come to the library, we’ll deliver materials to you. Call us to arrange homebound delivery, 440-967-3798. |
| Notary |
| Notary service is provided free of charge.Currently 5 employees are notary publics. |
| Voter Registration |
| Voter registration forms and information needed for requesting an absentee ballot are available at the Customer Assistance and Information Desks.Registration forms may be filled out at the library or taken home and mailed. |
| Reference Service |
| Reference staff will answer reference questions in person, by phone or via email.No tax, legal or medical advice is provided. Such advice can only be provided by a qualified practitioner (such as an accountant, attorney, or physician) in the field. Librarians will, however, show patrons the legal and medical materials housed in the collection where patrons may reach their own decisions.Reference staff will assist patrons in finding a book to read using sources such as, What Do I Read Next? and electronic databases. |
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