Computers
There are several different types of public access computers in our libraries:
- Free PCs
- Free access thousands of web sites and Office applications.
- Pay PCs
- Internet, email and Office applications (for free).
- Catalogue
- Search our catalogue and premium websites.
| Free PC | Pay PC | Catalogue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet | Free: selected sites only | $3.00 / hour,
or |
Catalogue & databases only |
| Email / chat / IM | No | $3.00 / hour,
or 50 cents / 10 mins |
No |
| Office | Free | Free | No |
| Bookable | Many | Yes | No |
| Printing | Yes (colour available in some libraries) | Yes (colour available in some libraries) | No |
| Accessing files | Floppy, CD Rom, USB, some have flash memory card reader | No |
Note
Diamond Harbour, Little River and the Mobile Library do not have public access computers.
Booking PCs
Most PCs in the network are available to be booked for either half an hour or up to an hour. Bookings can be made in person at libraries with the Pharos system.
Wireless access
We are now offering free wireless access at some of our libraries.
Other technology & services
We do not currently offer scanning or image, sound or animation editing.
Office applications
OpenOffice and Microsoft Office are available on our Pay PCs & Free PCs. There is no charge to use Office applications, even on Pay PCs.
CD writing
Most public computers have CD writers and CD Roms can be purchased.
USB Flash Drives and Memory Cards
The Pay PCs can access USB drives at all our libraries and USB drives can be purchased at some of our libraries. Some Pay PCs have a flash memory card reader attached to enable access to your memory card e.g. Sony memory stick.
Printing
Printing is available at all our libraries except the Mobile Library. See our printing tips page to minimise costs.
What support and assistance do staff provide?
- Logging on
- Opening and saving files
- Some assistance with formatting Word documents
- Some assistance with creating an email account
Library staff can help you but they are not trained in all programmes.
We also have a number of guides on this web site.
- Extend your internet time
- Computer settings e.g. text-size, language
- Using Zip files
- Saving your work
- Printing your work
