Public Internet access is available in the
Reference Department and the
Children's Department of the Massillon Public Library. Because Internet use
is an extremely popular service, it is best to make an appointment ahead of time if you wish to use the
Library computers. Computers may be reserved for one-hour time slots by contacting the Reference Department at 330-832-9831 ext. 312 or the Children's Department at 330-832-5037.
Rules governing the use of computers at each department are linked to the school year calendar. For details about when computers are
available for general or for student use, please see this notice.
Only one time slot per person per day may be reserved in the entire Library building.
The Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)
has provided Ohio public libraries with access to several outstanding databases. Most of these resources are accessible
from outside of the Library, but a few of them can only be used from computers inside our building.
Even Internet users who have access from computers elsewhere may be interested in using the Library's public access service to utilize the restricted databases. For more information about the databases and access instructions, visit this page.
Because the machines are located in public view, there are a few rules to follow when using the Library
computers. A summary of what may and may not be done on the public access machines can be found
here. The full-text of the Library's entire Internet Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
may be found here.
Pages may be printed from our black-and-white printers for $.15 each. If you wish to save information that you find online, you may purchase a blank disk from the Library for $.50.
If you have any questions about public internet access, contact the Reference Department at 330-832-9831 ext. 312, or send email to
mpl.ref@gmail.com.
