Public Computer Access
Internet access is offered free for library members at all branches. Bookings are essential!
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Computers and Internet Access
Internet and Email
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Internet access is offered free for all library members at all branches. Use of the internet is in accordance with Blue Mountains City Library’s Acceptable Use Guidelines. Bookings are essential and library cards must be presented at the time of use.
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Limited free access is also available for non-members.
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Bookings are available in 1 hour and 1/2 hour sessions. Maximum usage times of 1 hour per day apply.
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Advance bookings are recommended for computer use during busy periods. Booking will be re-allocated if customers do not arrive within a reasonable time of scheduled starting times (10 minutes).
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Persons under 16 must be accompanied by, or have written permission from a parent, or guardian to access the Internet
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Viewing pornography or other offensive materials in a public area is illegal and any customer found viewing offensive material will be banned from using the Library for a six month period.
Word Processing
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Word Processing with Microsoft Word, desktop publishing with Microsoft Publisher as well as spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel are available on most computers at all branches. Bookings are essential.
Printing
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Black and white and colour printing from public computers is available at all branches for a small fee per page.
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Katoomba Branch also have a staff operated laminating service for printed work up to A4 size.
Assistive Technology
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Both Springwood and Katoomba Branches offer on site use of assistive technology for those who are visually or print impaired.
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Springwood Branch has a Kuzweil 3000 - a computer-based scanning system for people who are blind or have a reading disability. Used to access books, magazines and newspapers. Suitable for people who are already computer literate.
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Katoomba Branch has a Poet Compact - a standalone scanner for people who are blind or have a reading disability. Used to access books, magazines and newspapers. Suitable for people with no computer skills.
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Additionally, most branches have at least one library catalogue set up using a Trackball Mouse - an alternative mouse for people who have problems with hand control.
