DIY Dynamo: Technology, Creations, Games

Library Tech FAQs

• Wi-Fi

  The public Wi-Fi network at the Library is:

  LFL-Public WiFi

  You may also borrow a mobile hotspot for 2 weeks that works on T-Mobile coverage areas, opens a new window. Find a hotspot hangtag in the Reference Room or place a hotspot on hold, opens a new window.

• Public Computers

  Available for In-Library Use

  • Desktop computers (first come, first served, no library card needed)
  • Laptops (first come, first served, bring your library card or ID to a service desk to borrow for a 3-hour session)
  • Color printer & Copier
  • Scanner & Fax machine
  • B/W printer

  Costs (Cash only)

  • Scan/Fax: Free
  • B/W copy or print: $0.10 per single-sided page
  • Color copy or print: $0.50 per single-sided page

• Scan and Fax

  Scans and faxes are free unless you print them.

  Faxes may only be sent domestically (U.S. and Canada). You will have the option to input your email address to receive an emailed copy of the successful fax.

• Copy and Print

  Option 1

  You can copy or print in the Library building using the public computers. Once your request is submitted, go to the Print Release Station to pay and use the monitor to release your print job. To print, you will need the User ID you used to sign in to the public computer.

  Option 2

  Use the "Princh Print from Anywhere" service to print a file from your own phone, laptop, or tablet.

  Upload your document(s) and complete your request using Princh Print from Anywhere. If it prompts you to enter a printer-ID, use 107894.

  Once your print request is submitted, go to a Print Release Station to pay and use the monitor to release your print job. You will need the email address you entered when you made your Princh print request.

• Print from Anywhere

  From wherever you are, send a file to the Library ahead of time, then come to the Library to print your file yourself.

  Please note that your file is not automatically printed. You must come in to the Library to print it yourself.

  Your file will remain in the print queue until the Library closes that same day. Lake Forest Librarians cannot retrieve files that have expired. Please plan accordingly.

  1. Upload your document(s) and complete your request using Princh Print from Anywhere., opens a new window If it prompts you to enter a printer-ID, use 107894.
  2. Come to the Library to complete your print job. You must arrive at the Library at least 15 minutes before close to print your file yourself.
  3. Visit a Print Release Station to pay and use the monitor to release your print job. You will need the email address you entered when you made your Princh print request.

• 3D Printing

  Develop your computer-aided design (CAD) skills and explore "additive manufacturing technology" with the 3D printer in the Media Lab.

  Lake Forest Library cardholders may request one 3D print per week. There are no fees for 3D printing.

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  Reason for contact*

  Comment or questionContact Library Staff, Friends, or FoundationGet a library cardCan't find an item / Suggest a purchaseSubmit a 3D print / Request a 3D-printed assistive toolDonate to the LibrarySign up for book club servicesSign up for homebound deliveryPropose a programRequest exam proctoringRequest for reconsideration

  Who to contact*

  Executive Director / FoundationAssistant DirectorLibrary BoardReference Desk / Adult ServicesMedia LabTeen LibrarianChildren's Library / Youth ServicesCirculationCommunications TeamBuilding SupervisorBusiness Manager / Human ResourcesFriends of Lake Forest Library

  How to contact

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  Your Info

  Your name*

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  Your comments or questions

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  Get a Library Card

  Visit the Library to activate full card privileges.*

  In addition to a completed library card application, we need to verify your Identity and Residency.
  
  Verifies Both: Driver's license or state ID with your current Lake Forest address
  
  Verifies Identity: Driver's License or State ID, Current School ID, or Passport
  
  Verifies Residency: Utility or phone bill, Bank statement or pay stub, Lease or real estate ownership or tax bill, Homeowner's or renter's insurance policy, Illinois Motor Vehicle Registration, On-campus housing payment receipt, Official mail from a government agency
  (All documents need your current Lake Forest address and to be dated or postmarked within the past 90 days.)

  Yes, I understand that I am applying for a temporary library card with limited privileges. Please visit the Library within 2 months to verify your identity and residency and to get your official library card.

  Rules and policies*

  Yes, I agree to abide by Lake Forest Library's borrowing rules and all other Library rules and policies.

  Eligible non-residents

  I am a City of Lake Forest employee

  I am a Lake Forest College student

  City employee

  City department you work for*

  Your City work email address*

  LF College student

  School address*

  Street address Address line 2 City State

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  ZIP code

  Your anticipated graduation year*

  Card reactivation*

  Yes, I understand that my card needs to be reactivated at the beginning of summer and fall semesters. (Please visit the Library to re-verify your identity and residency.)

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  Can't Find an Item / Suggest a Purchase

  What audience is this item for?*

  I don't know

  Adults

  Teens

  Children

  Title*

  Author/Artist/Actor*

  Edition or year

  Format

  Book

  Audiobook

  Large Type Book

  eBook

  Magazine

  Movie

  Music

  Video Game

  Other
  

  Request follow-up

  If available, please place this item on hold for me.

  Please follow up with me about this item, but no need to place a hold at this time.

  No follow-up needed.

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  Media Lab Services

  Lake Forest Library card number*

  I would like to ...

  Submit a 3D print

  Request a 3D-printed assistive tool

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  3D Print

  Know Before You Submit*

  Lake Forest Library cardholders may request one 3D print per week. There are no fees for 3D printing.
  
  Files should be in STL or OBJ format.
  
  Designs are printed using a single color of PLA plastic filament.
  
  3D print designs must be smaller than 210×210×210 millimeters (8.3×8.3×8.3 inches) and cannot take more than 4 hours to print.
  
  We will contact you when your 3D print is ready to be picked up, typically in 7 days or less.
  
  Lake Forest Library reserves the right to refuse a 3D print request.

  Yes, I have reviewed and understand the "Know Before You Submit" items.

  Upload your file

  Accepted file types: atl, obj, Max. file size: 15 MB.

  Color

  Black

  Blue

  Brown

  Green

  Orange

  Red

  White

  Yellow

  Anything else we should know about your 3D Print request?

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  3D Assistance Tool

  Select one assistive tool

  We will contact you when your assistive tool is printed and ready to pick up. If you would like more, please submit another form. Assistive tools are devices that help people perform everyday tasks more easily, such as carrying bags or opening bottles. Our 3D print models were provided by Makers Making Change.

  

  Bag carrier

  

  Bottle opener

  

  Milk carton opener

  

  Pencil grip

  

  Signature guide

  

  Tube opener

  Size*

  Small

  Medium

  Large

  Color

  Blue

  Green

  Red

  White

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  Make a Donation

  Gift amount

  What is your inspiration to give? Tell us a story about why you are making this gift.

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  Spouse's name

  Who is this gift in honor of?

  What is this gift on the occasion of?

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  "Given by" name

  Name to send acknowledgement

  Address to send acknowledgement*

  Street address Address line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

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  Book Club Services

  Name of your book club

  Number of members in your book club*

  Upcoming meeting dates*

  Timeline for title requests*

  Yes, I understand that at least 6 weeks' notice is required to help supply books for my meeting dates.

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  Homebound Delivery

  Eligibility*

  Yes, I understand that delivery of library materials is available for Lake Forest residents who are currently homebound.

  Delivery address*

  Street address Address line 2 City

  Special delivery instructions

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  Exam Proctoring

  Proctoring Rules*

  About Proctoring
  Exams are not proctored on a drop-in basis. An appointment must be made at least one week prior to the exam date.
  The exam or information about the exam and proctoring procedures must be emailed or mailed to the Library.
  Exams are proctored during regular library hours. The exam must be completed at least 30 minutes prior to closing.
  Scheduling an exam depends upon the availability of Library staff.
  The Library can accommodate print and online exams. A library computer is available for online exams, but the Library cannot install software or disable features to accommodate an exam.
  The Library is not responsible for an exam that is interrupted by emergencies, power failures, or computer or internet issues.
  The Library does not have private study rooms and cannot guarantee complete quiet for the duration of the test.
  Library staff will monitor the exam intermittently.
  The Library will return the exam by fax or scanned email. Test‑Takers may return exams via mail.
  The Library reserves the right to refuse to proctor an exam that is too difficult to accommodate.
  
  Before the exam, the test‑taker must:
  Complete and submit the Request Exam Proctoring form.
  Arrange for delivery of the exam or proctor password to the Library.
  Contact the Library prior to the date of the exam to confirm that the exam has arrived.
  
  On the day of the exam, the test‑taker must:
  Arrive on time for the exam appointment.
  Bring a photo ID.
  Follow the instructions given with the exam.
  Bring supplies needed for the exam.
  If mailing the exam, supply a stamped return envelope, if not supplied by the testing institution.

  I have read and I agree to the Proctoring Rules.

  Institution giving the exam*

  Course name*

  Email address of professor or testing service*

  Phone number of professor or testing service*

  Exam title

  Exam date*

  MM slash DD slash YYYY

  Time allowed in hours*

  Format*

  Paper exam

  Online exam

  How will the exam and information be sent to Lake Forest Library?*

  Mail

  Fax

  Email

  Does the proctor need to fill out a proctor form for the testing institution?*

  Yes

  No

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  Propose a Program

  Program name*

  Program description*

  Program audience(s)*

  Adults

  Teens

  Children

  Families

  Audience limit*

  Program length*

  Program fee*

  Company/Organization name

  Company/Organization website

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  Request for Reconsideration

  Reconsideration process*

  Lake Forest Library does not endorse the opinions contained in its materials. Patrons are free to enjoy, dislike, or ignore any item in the collection. However, no one is free to restrict another's use of library materials. A request to remove library materials creates legal and ethical questions for both Lake Forest Library and the community. Consequently, this issue is taken very seriously by the Library.
  
  To initiate a request, fill out the Request for Reconsideration form fields completely. The Library Executive Director will appoint a committee to review the challenged material and prepare a written report. Until a decision is reached by the Executive Director, the item in question will remain available. Patrons who do not accept the Executive Director's decision may appeal to the Library Board of Trustees. The reconsideration process will be completed in a reasonable amount of time. Staff is available to assist in preparation of the required form.

  Yes, I have reviewed the reconsideration process.

  Title of work you are requesting be reconsidered*

  Author/Artist/Actor*

  Format*

  Book

  Audiobook

  Video

  Periodical

  Other
  

  Date of publication/production

  To what in the work do you object? Please be specific. Cite pages.*

  Did you read, listen to, or view the entire work?*

  Yes

  No

  What do you feel might be the result of reading, listening to, or viewing this work?*

  What item of value would you recommend be considered for the collection that would convey a similar perspective/theme of the subject matter in the work?

  Please review the following documents. (Each link opens in a new tab.)*

  Library Bill of Rights, opens a new window
  
  Freedom to Read Statement, opens a new window
  
  Freedom to View Statement, opens a new window
  
  Public Act 103-0100, opens a new window

  Yes, I have reviewed the documents.

  Lake Forest Library supports the principles set forth in these documents. Do you feel your request conflicts with these principles? If not, why not?*

  Additional comments

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  Friends

  Reason you're contacting the Friends

  Comment or question

  Arrange for local pick-up of a larger donation of books

  Volunteer

  Your comments or questions

  Your address*

  Street address Address line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

  I would like to volunteer ...

  Year-Round / Book sorting

  For the book sales

  On the Friends Board

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