Computers providing Internet access and Microsoft applications are available to cardholders and visitors during all open hours of the Salem Public Library. All patrons will be required to present in person their library card or  limited computer-use card in order to reserve and use a computer. The use of a card that is not yours is not permitted.

Computer use cards are free and are available to regular patrons without Salem Public Library cards. Patrons will not be issued a computer use card if they have a regular Salem Public Library card. Salem Public Library cards or computer-use cards are available with indentification which includes a photo and name from the Audio-Visual Circulation Desk or the Registration Desk on the Main Floor of the library.

Out-of-area visitors with valid picture ID will be given one-day visitor access codes. These are available at the Audio-Visual Center Reference Desk.

Each patron may use Internet stations for a total of one hour per day (in a single or multiple sessions.) 

  Public Use Computing Areas

  Reservations

You may request the next available computer or make a future reservation for up to 3 days in advance. Reservations are valid until 10 minutes past the reserved time, after which they are canceled automatically.  Each patron may reserve only one computer at a time.

Central Library (Lower Level) and West Salem Branch

• Reservations for Internet computers in the Audio-Visual Center and at the West Salem Branch can be placed using a self-service Reservation Station. Stations are available in the Audio-Visual Center and at the West Salem Branch. Reservations can also be made in person at the Audio-Visual Center Reference Desk or the West Salem Branch Circulation Desk. All reservations, except those for one-day visiting users, require a library card or computer-use card.
• Walk-Up use is available for computers not being utilized. All computers display availability information. Availability and session length are subject to pending reservations. Please follow the on-screen instructions at any computer not in use and be prepared to provide your card number.
• 4 database computers are available for research at the Central Library,main floor, 1 is available at West Salem.

Youth Internet, Homework, and Education Games Computers

Reservations are made in person at the Youth Services Reference Desk only.