WiFi in the Library

Internet access is available throughout all of our library buildings, which also extends into our parking lots. Use is subject to the Library District's Internet Use and Safety Policy, opens a new window and Library Rules of Conduct, opens a new window.

Guidelines

• You must have your own wireless device with WiFi.
• You are responsible for knowing how to configure your own equipment and how to access wireless networks through your own device's operating system. Library staff cannot configure, diagnose or modify equipment.
• Customers under 17 are subject to the same rules governing Internet access by minors using Library District computers and are required to use the designated youth WiFi network.
• The Library District is not responsible for any damage to personal equipment or software that may occur as a result of using the wireless network. The use of anti-virus, firewall software, and updates are highly recommended when accessing the wireless network.
• The Library District utilizes Internet filtering software. The Library District cannot guarantee that access to site containing legitimate research or other value will not be restricted, or that the filtering software will block all content that is harmful to minors. See the Internet Use and Safety Policy, opens a new window for more details.

To Connect

• Open your wireless settings.
• Select the appropriate Library network to connect. Persons under the age of 17 must select the youth WiFi.
• Please follow the directions on the screen to continue to access the Internet.
• Before connecting to the Internet, you will be asked to accept the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District's Internet Use and Safety Policy, opens a new window.
• You will be redirected to www.thelibrarydistrict.org, and you are now connected to the Internet.

General System Information

• All wireless standards are supported.
• Please set your computer to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP). This setting can be found in your wireless card properties settings.
• Signal strength will vary depending upon your location in the building. You may need to relocate for optimum signal strength.
• The speed you will experience is determined by a number of variables including proximity to the access point and the number of users on the system.

Categories of Filtered Sites

The types of sites filtered include those that provide information about, promote, or support the sale of weapons and related items; that feature or promote violence or bodily harm, including self-inflicted harm; or that gratuitously display images of death, gore, or injury; or that feature images or descriptions that are grotesque or frightening and of no redeeming value; dating and other interpersonal sites; sites that provide information about, promote, or support the sale of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products or associated paraphernalia; sites that promote the denigration of racial groups, the denigration or subjection of groups, or the superiority of any group; sites that provide information about or promote illegal or questionable access to or use of computer or communication equipment, software, or databases; sites for web chat; sites that provide instruction in or promote criminal behavior or the avoidance of prosecution; sites that provide information about or promote gambling or support online gambling, involving a risk of losing money; sites that promote or provide information about the use of prohibited drugs, except marijuana, or the abuse or unsanctioned use of controlled or regulated drugs; also, paraphernalia associated with such use or abuse; sites with adult content, nudity and sex.

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District offers downloadable eBooks, hundreds of research databases, online homework help with live tutors, and much, much more. We welcome your comments. Let us know about your experience with our wireless service. Email us at ask@thelibrarydistrict.org or call 702.507.6300.