What is Open Work Time

During Open Work Time customers and staff can come in and use the equipment and software in the PC Center. The PC Center-Main has twelve computers and the PC Center-East Liberty features fifteen computers. Both PC Centers have an assortment of reference books that can be used for self-teaching. During Open Work Time the following guidelines should be followed:

The Basics

• All customers must have a valid library card to be able to sign into the system to use a computer.
• Time limits will be enforced if others are waiting to use the computers. If no one is waiting, time can be extended.
• You are only permitted to save files to a floppy disk or a flash drive. Anything saved to the C drive, including the My Documents folder, or Desktop will be erased upon log out. Floppy disks are available for purchase at the PC Center staff desk for $1.00.
• Headphones are available for use.
• Food or drink are not permitted in the PC Center.
• Customers may only use 1 computer at a time.
• Be respectful of those around you. Keep headphone volume and conversations quiet and to a minimum. Please turn off cell phones while in the library and take all calls outside.
• The PC Center follows the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Internet Policy.

Printing

• The PC Center follows the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Printing Policy.
• Printing is .15 cents per page. You may pick up and pay for your prints at the PC Center staff desk.
• There will be no charge for printing during scheduled classes.

Computer Reservations

• Due to the computer sign in system, reservations can not be made in advance for use of the computers during Open Work Time.

Main Location

Please call the PC Center - Main at (412) 578-2561 for more information about their current Open Work Time hours or check the online calendar for the current month.

East Liberty Location

Please call the PC Center - East Liberty at (412) 363-6105 for more information about their current Open Work Time hours or check the online calendar for the current month.