Computer Usage Guidelines
1. Membership Card
To take advantage of these services, you will need a library membership card. See staff if you don’t have a card or are not yet a member. Chat with staff about free library membership and card.
Your membership card acts as an electronic wallet storing credit which can be used to pay for printing and photocopying. Access to computers and Wi-Fi is free.
Joining the library is free and gives you access to a range of additional services including eResources and online databases. Please bring valid ID with your name and current address (driver’s licence, rates notice, etc).
2. Book a Computer
Computer sessions can be booked at each library branch or via an online booking, subject to availability.
When making a booking, library members will need to enter their password. If you need to reset your password, you can do so at any time via the library’s online catalogue.
Computer session time is 120 minutes per day and sessions are free for members of Ipswich Libraries.
Computers are available for use until 15 minutes before the closing time at each library branch.
Express 15 minute PCs
These computers are not bookable and offer short 15 minute sessions which cannot be extended.
The session times are exact and any unsaved data will be lost.
3. Logging On
When you are ready to use a computer, you will need to enter your membership number and password to log in.
There will be a 10 minute and a 2 minute warning before your session ends and the workstation shuts down. Make sure you have saved any data you need, as at the end of each session, the workstation will restart and any unsaved data will be lost. Any data you wish to keep should be printed and/or saved to a USB drive.
The facilities are provided on a self-help basis. Library staff members are able to help in basic operation of the workstations. However, customers must be able to work on the computers independently and are expected to have prior computer skills in regard to Microsoft Office. You can access free self-paced training via our online learning tool, LinkedIn Learning. Alternatively, check out library resources for further computer help.
Library staff members will not be available to assist with software/applications support or provide instructions on its use.
Using the PCs
Ipswich Libraries has a range of computer services available to the public. Available at the Ipswich Central, Springfield Central, Rosewood, Redbank Plains & Redbank Plaza Libraries, all internet computers provide:
- Internet access
- Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel & Powerpoint)
- The ability to open, attach and/or save files from/to a USB drive
- The ability to print your documents in black & white or full colour
EACH COMPUTER USER IS ABLE TO USE THE COMPUTERS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 120 MINUTES PER DAY. Customers must use their own library card when using the computers and use of another person’s card is not permitted.
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