WCCA's Free Community Computer Lab

Computer Lab Hours

Monday-Thursday
12:45pm to 6:30pm

Friday
10:00am to 5:00pm

About the lab

The WCCA Community Computer Lab opened in May of 2004. The lab occupies a comfortable space at one end of the front lobby. There are three computers available for the public 27 hours a week. The lab computers are Pentium 4 systems each with 512 RAM and fast graphics cards. Microsoft Windows is the operating systems installed on the computers in the computer lab. All of the computers are on the Internet through our high-speed connection. Each computer is loaded with the Open Office suite which is compatible with Microsoft Office. Use of the lab is always free.

E-mail questions or comments about the lab to mike@wccatv.org or call 508-755-1880

WCCA Rules for Usage of Computer Facilities

Computers providing internet and word processing are available for the use of the general public. To use the computers, patrons must have a photo ID and they must register using the sign-in sheet. Users may not sign in for another user.

Any and all users of the WCCA public access computers will agree to abide by the following rules:

• Computer use is based on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations for computer use may not be made. When someone else is waiting to use the computer, your time will be limited to 30 minutes.
• There is a uniform 60-minute time limit per login, with a limit of two logins per day.
• Computers may be unavailable when staff conducts training sessions and when computers are being serviced.
• Minors under the age of 13 must be accompanied by parents or legal guardians.
• Users may save files to their own diskettes or flash disks. WCCA is not responsible for any damage to diskettes or flash disks and data, including viruses, which may occur when using the computers.
• Computer users are asked not to gather around computers when doing so may create a physical impediment or an abnormal noise level affecting others.
• There is no guarantee of privacy while using the internet connection. Staff and other users may view what is on any computer screen.
• Users will be responsible for any repair or replacement costs incurred due to intentional misuse or abuse of equipment or software by themselves or by minors for whom they are responsible.
• WCCA reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at anytime.

Prohibited use of the Public Access Computers includes but is not limited to:

• Engaging in any activity that is deliberately offensive or creates an intimidating or hostile environment for the public or staff.
• Representing oneself as another person online.
• Using the internet to transmit obscene, threatening, or harassing materials.
• Propagating computer worms or viruses.
• Violating computer system or network integrity, including attempts to bypass network security functions, obtain passwords, or alter the configuration of the workstations in any way.
• Violating copyright laws or licensing agreements.
• Accessing chatrooms and Instant Messenging
• Users may not display materials on the screen which others in the community will find offensive. Users may not print offensive material.
• Misuse of a computer may result in loss of computer privileges and possible prosecution.
• Downloading, copying or installing other software programs onto the hard drive is prohibited.

Eating and drinking in the lab is prohibited.