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CD-ROMs
are an easy way for all ages to learn computer skills, as well as to
explore a wide variety of subjects.
Our CD-ROMs
are divided into two collections. The
children’s collection (for pre-school through sixth grade) is marked with a “j” before the call number
and is labeled with a pink teddy bear sticker in the upper left corner. The
adult/young adult collection is located on the pegboard racks on the east
wall of the library.
CIRCULATION POLICY
Loan Period: 2 weeks (non-renewable)
Limit: 2 per card
Daily Overdue Fine: $2.00 (maximum $24)
CD-ROMs are
not available on ILL. CD-ROMs may ONLY be held at, picked up at, and returned to Gates Public Library.
DAMAGED MATERIALS/MISSING
PARTS
For
your protection, we will check for all contents at check-out and return.
For CD-ROMs, the
full replacement price is listed on the pocket of each bag, and is charged
for items damaged beyond repair or where an essential part is lost (i.e.: a
User’s Guide). Replacement
parts, such as the CD jewel case and the nylon bag, may be billed separately
when they alone are damaged or missing.
The Media Librarian establishes replacement prices for other damaged
or missing CD-ROM parts.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
We
have noted on each pocket what types of computers will work (i.e.:
“MAC/WIN 95/98 means that it was designed for Macintosh, Windows 95
and Windows 98). More detailed system requirements are usually included with the
product’s text(s) and on the bibliographic record in the online catalog.
SEARCHES
Most
CD-ROMs can be located by adding “CD-ROM” to a word search.
DISCLAIMER
Please read before using
CD-ROMs.
Installing
CD-ROMs on your computer may cause changes to your system.
These changes may include added directories, new files and read-only
files, including autoexec.bat, config.sys, and win.ini files.
Current files on your directory may be overwritten, and current
applications may be disabled. Windows
95 has a built in "uninstaller"
application, but Windows 3.1 does not.
Uninstaller utilities may be purchased for Windows 3.1.
Uninstaller programs work best if they are installed on your computer
BEFORE you install new CD-ROMs. They
can track the new application as it installs itself and more readily
uninstall it.
The
Gates Public Library is not responsible for system damage, malfunction, or
the inconvenience which may be caused by any media you install or use from
Gates Public Library. In
addition, the library cannot assist you with any computer CD-ROM problems.
SOME CD-ROM TITLES NOW AVAILABLE
Children’s:
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Castle
Explorer
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Disney’s
Magic Artist
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Dr.
Seuss’s ABC
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Fisher Price
Ready For School
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Frog and
Toad Are Friends
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If You Give
a Mouse a Cookie
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JumpStart K-3
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The Lion
King
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Magic School
Bus Explores in the Age of Dinosaurs
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Math Blaster
Algebra
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Read, Write
and Type
Adults:
- 3-D Home
Architect
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American
Greetings Crafts
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American
Sign Language Dictionary
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Classic Card
Games
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Create
Resumes Quick & Easy
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Garden
Encyclopedia
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Inside the
SAT, PSAT & ACT
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Math For the
Real World
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Microsoft
Golf
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Music Maker
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Pandora’s
Box
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Titanic
Adventure
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The Way
Things Work
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World War II
Encyclopedia
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The X-files
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON
CIRCULATING CD-ROMs:
Contact Media Librarian
Melissa McHenry or Donna Peasley,
Children’s Services Librarian
at
247-6446.
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