The Main Library in Fishersville has both wireless and broadband Internet access. There are six public Internet stations, one public Internet Express station, one public word processing station, and three public game stations (only library-owned software may be used). Filtering software is installed on all public access stations. Please see the Churchville, Craigsville, and Deerfield library web pages for computer services available at those branches.

Patrons must present their library card or driver's license to staff before using any of the six public Internet stations, the word processing station, or the game station in the main lobby. Patrons do not need to sign-up to use the Internet Express station or the two game stations in the Children's Department.

Time limits: Thirty minutes for the Internet stations. Ten minutes for the Internet Express station. Thirty minutes for the game stations. One hour for the word processor.

Patrons are welcome to use their own USB flash drives or 1.44 MB floppy disks. Patrons may purchase a floppy disk at the Reference Desk for $1.00. None of the public stations are equipped with Read/Write CD-ROM drives. The word processing station is the only station equipped with a zip drive. The library does not supply headphones to patrons--patrons may bring in their own headphones to listen to audio formats on the Internet.

Printing: Printers are laser jet printers--color printing is not available. Printing costs are 10 cents per page. Paper must be purchased prior to printing.

Patrons are not allowed to use instant messaging chat rooms on the Internet stations. Patrons are not allowed to save files or download files onto the hard drives. Only library-owned software may be used on public stations. Failure to abide by library policies may result in the loss of computer privileges.

Augusta County Library Acceptable Internet Use Policy