[Libs-Or] Helping patrons without internet access (or the million dollar question)

[Sue Adams]

Lee, does your patron not have a computer?

FedEx stores have computers that can be used, for a fee. Printing is
available. I would suggest your patron call ahead to check. Also hotels
often have one or two computers for customers to use and print, perhaps
under the circumstances today, a kind employee would let you patron use.
I've also seen resource computers at hospitals.

Another reason why libraries are so important!

Sue

On Monday, April 6, 2020, Lee Van Duzer <Lee_Van_Duzer at co.washington.or.us>
wrote:

> Hello all,
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> Has anyone found options to help patrons who don’t have internet access
> but need to see the online or print materials?
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> I had a patron call with a legal question, and it’s not something I can
> just read over the phone. They have been unable to get legal assistance. I
> imagine many library patrons are struggling without internet access. I
> figured I’d see if/how any other librarians are addressing this need.
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> Thanks,
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> ~Lee
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> Lee Van Duzer (Mr.), Law Librarian
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> Washington County Law Library
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> 111 NE Lincoln St
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/111+NE+Lincoln+St?entry=gmail&source=g>.,
> MS 45
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> Hillsboro, OR 97124
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> Phone: 503-846-8880
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> Fax: 503-846-3515
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> http://www.co.washington.or.us/lawlibrary
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> http://www.facebook.com/WC.LawLib
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*Sue Adams*
*On-call Librarian*
Multnomah County Library
multcolib.org
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