This time limit has been established to allow equal dial-up opportunity to all patrons. Occasionally, new software must be installed. To help you plan ahead, notification of an upcoming software install will appear on the Introduction dial-up screen at least one week beforehand. Two Versions of the Catalog Two versions of the electronic catalog will be available. To use the second version, you must have a La Porte County Public Library card.
Library cards are free to library-district patrons and reciprocal borrowers.
Cards may be obtained at any circulation desk at the Main Library, the bookmobile, or any of the six branches. Dial-up access has been tested for IBM compatible PCs. Macintosh computers with communication software that can emulate VT-100 or greater, should also be able to connect with this service. Most modems come with some kind of communication software that allows you to setup or configure your modem so that it can talk to other modems. Below is the information you need to setup your communication software which in turn will configure your modem.