What is WiFi?

• Wireless internet service.

Why does CPPL have WiFi?

• Added service for our patrons. 

How does someone use the WiFi service?  

• They walk in and their device (laptop or PDA) finds the network, then they click on their web browser, and accept the Electronic Resources Use Policy by clicking/tapping the Continue to the Internet button.

Where?

• Access the Wi-Fi network between 8 AM and 10 PM daily.
• Wi-Fi is available at all library buildings with upgraded and improved parking lot Wi-Fi-boosted signals at the Central Library, the Epps Memorial Library, the Moss Bluff Library, and the Sulphur Regional Library. 

Info regarding Email via the CPPL Wi-Fi 

• We've shut down SMTP in order to protect our infrastructure and our customers from a SPAM engine being brought in.
• If you have ANY software on your computer (other than a web browser) to read email, you are using an email client, and you WILL NOT be able to send email via the CPPL Wi-Fi.
  You will be able to read and receive it. You can also write an email and put it in a DRAFT folder to send later.
• If you are ONLY in a browser, your email should work.

Can't find CPPL's Wi-Fi access service on your computer?

• We do suggest the tried and true step - reboot. 

• You'll need a notebook/laptop computer or other wireless devices with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless networking.
• Connect to the CPPL network.
• Read the Electronic Resources Policy. Spanish version
• Click the Continue to the Internet button located near the bottom of the splash page.
• If your notebook/laptop computer or other device does not include wireless networking, you may be able to purchase a variety of external notebook/laptop PC cards and USB devices.
• The manufacturer or supplier of your equipment or local technology merchants can help you find the right product for your notebook/laptop computer or other devices.
• If using IE 7.0, you may have to initially install the CA certificate.
  • Click open website (not recommended), then click install CA certificate option located on the top left-hand corner of the screen underneath the wireless login area.
  • This is a one-time installation.

• We've tried to make wireless access as available as possible in our branches, but you may encounter some "dead" spots in a library where wireless reception may be limited.
• If you have trouble accessing the Internet or staying online, please move to a different location within the branch. 
• The wireless internet access we offer is filtered.
• By choosing to use this free service, you agree to abide by the Calcasieu Parish Public Library's Electronic Resource Use Policy.
  • Electronic Resource Use Policy - Spanish version
  • This policy states the limitations of internet access and your responsibilities for using that access.
• The Calcasieu Parish Public Library's wireless network is not secure.
• Information sent to and from your notebook/laptop computer or other wireless devices may be captured by anyone else with a wireless device and the appropriate software.
• Library staff is not able to provide technical assistance and no guarantee can be made that you will be able to make a wireless connection.
• The Calcasieu Parish Public Library assumes no responsibility for the safety of equipment or for notebook/laptop computer or other wireless device configurations, security, or data files resulting from connection to the Library's wireless access.

• FREE service is available at all branches. 
• Limited to outgoing fax services only.
• We do not receive incoming faxes. 

• Available at the Central Library, Sulphur Regional Library, Moss Bluff Library, and SWLA Genealogical & Historical Library.
• These are coin-operated, and the document feeder can scan two-sided documents. 

Check-out criteria

• Adult with a CPPL card in good standing.
  • Exceptions: Temp Users and Out-of-Parish LSW users are excluded.
• Parents may not use their child’s card for checkout purposes
• Possess a VALID Louisiana Driver’s License or State ID.
  • Address on ID - current Calcasieu Parish address.
• The account balance is $0.00.
• Read and sign the Check-Out agreement form.
• A $25.00 fee will be incurred if the item is returned to the book drop.
• The full cost of the item will be charged if lost or not returned.
  • $1120 for a laptop, $620 for an iPad, and $220 for a hotspot.
• $10.00 per day late fee.
• Keep the inventory list with the device. Staff will need to review when the device is returned.

Apple iPad Air

• This is limited to adults only. 
• The check-out period is 7 days.
• The overdue charge is $10 daily or $70 max.
• This iPad cannot be renewed but can be placed on hold. 
• Do not place the device in the book drop. If so, $25 will be charged. 
• Find it in the library catalog.

• Laptop kiosk - use within the library
  • Central Library
    • Dispensed from Laptops Anytime Kiosk.
    • Limited to adults, and use within the library. 
    • 2-hour loan and can be renewed one time with staff assistance. 
    • $5 per hour overdue charge; $45 max 
    • Find it in the library catalog.
      
      
  • Iowa Library
    • Dispensed from Laptops Anytime Kiosk.
    • Limited to adults, and use within the library. 
    • $5 per hour overdue charge; $45 max 
    • 2-hour loan and can be renewed one time with staff assistance.  
    • Find it in the library catalog.
       

• Laptops - use outside the library
  • Check out for 7 days.
  • Limited to adults.
  • Holds may be placed on the laptop, but laptop can't be renewed after the seven-day checkout.
  • The overdue charge is $10 or $70 max.
  • Do not place the laptop in the book drop. If so, $25 will be charged. 
  • Find it in the library catalog.

T-Mobile Test Drive Hotspot

• Checkout 1 device per card, and for 7 days.
• No renewals.
• The overdue charge is $10 daily or $70 max.
• Can place a hold on the device. 
• Service is only available in T-Mobile coverage areas.
  • Find it in the library catalog.

T-Mobile T9 Franklin Wi-Fi Hotspot - aka lucky day hotspots

• First come, first served hotspots.
• No waiting lists - not eligible for holds. 
• Checkout 1 per card, and for 7 days.
• No renewals and no holds.
• Service is only available in T-Mobile coverage areas.
  • View if currently available at your favorite location.

USB charger dispensed from Laptopsanytime

• Located at Iowa Library.
• Limited to adults, and use inside the library.
• 2-hour loan
• Can be renewed one time with staff assistance.  
• Find it in the library catalog.