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Computer Access at the Milwaukee Public Library

SAM tm The Total Solution for Managing Patron PCs
Please check with a staff member if you have problems signing in.

Picture of Login ScreenHow To Use SAM:
[1] Enter Library Card Number.
[2] Enter Password: the last two digits of your birth year.
[3] Click on [OK].
[4] Read and accept Library Computer Use Policy.
[5] Always click on [End Session] when you are finished.

About Computer Session Time:
Once you log on, a Personal Session Manager appears. Picture of Personal Session Manager(Click Minimize to move it to the taskbar.)
Time Remaining tells you how much time you have.
Reserve a PC lets you make reservations on library computers.
An Inactivity Warning shows if your PC is idle for too long.
Timeout Warnings appear before your session will end.
Library Is Closing Warnings display before the library closes.
Always Click [End Session] when you are finished.

Picture of locked computer screen.How To Lock Your Computer Session:

Lock Computer
allows you to save your current computer session if you need to leave for a few minutes (i.e. to pick up a printed document, ask a question of the librarian, use the restroom, etc.)
From your "Personal Session Manager":
Click the [Lock Computer] button.
"This Workstation is Locked" screen will appear as shown here.
To unlock the PC, enter your library card number and Click [Unlock Workstation].

Important: Your time will continue to count down when your PC is locked.

Please remember to end your session before you leave the computer!

 
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