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Free PC and internet access
To use the computer services you need to be a member of Port Phillip Library Service and have completed a Conditions of use form.
Use of library computers is FREE! Printing costs 20c a page (black & white) or $1.00 per page (colour, St. Kilda only).
Bookings are essential - the service is extremely popular so we recommend you make a prior booking. For each service you can book for a maximum of one hour and only one booking can be made at a time. Bookings are held for 10 minutes only past the start of the booking time.
Staff can get first time internet users started - let us know when you make your booking that you'd like a hand.
PCs and internet terminals offer Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as facilities to type and read in a range of foreign languages. A scanner is available at some branches.
You can make a booking for any of these services by phone or when you visit the library. Check out the Library Branch locations and contact details.
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Free wireless internet access at St Kilda Library
St Kilda Library now has a wireless hot spot. This is situated in the quiet study area at the front of the library. To access this you need:
- to be a member of the Port Phillip Library Service
- a laptop with wireless capability
- a booking docket which you print out from the self service slip printer at the internet bookings desk (this docket provides you with your username and password for the session).
Wireless internet sessions last for two hours from the time you log in and each user is limited to one session per day.
NB: The internet is a public communications network which poses some security risk. Cautious wireless clients may choose not to transmit their credit card information and passwords while using WiFi hot spots, including the St Kilda Library's. The St Kilda Library cannot assure the safety of your data when you use either our wired or wireless Internet access.
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Public internet - conditions of use
Internet users are expected to abide by the following policies and guidelines. The Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS) reserves the right to terminate the internet access privileges of any person abusing these policies.
- PPLS does not guarantee the authority or accuracy of information found on the Internet
- Users access the Internet at their own risk. PPLS is not responsible for the availability of material on the Internet that may be offensive to users, nor for users accessing those materials
- PPLS is not responsible for security on the Internet. Sending credit card numbers, account numbers, your name, address or other information via the Internet is undertaken at the user's risk
- Users must not alter or damage computer hardware, software, settings or files
- Users must observe all applicable Federal, State and Local laws, including laws applying to copyright
- Users must not download or display information or images which may reasonably be deemed to be offensive to others.
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All abilities access PC
St Kilda library has introduced an enhanced internet and word processing facility to improve library access for people with disabilities.
The enhanced facilities include a height adjustable table, which is perfect for wheelchairs, a touch screen monitor with high-visibility display settings and an easy-to-use trackball mouse.
This computer is set aside for users who have conditions which prevent or impede them from using the library's other eight standard-interface internet computers.
There is a variety of software installed on the new computer from: Windows 2000, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Acrobat Reader, WinZip and Media Player to Internet Explorer and Opera.
To book, users need to call the St Kilda Library on 9209 6655 or 9209 6827. Users can always ask staff for help when making their booking.
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Graphics PC
Looking for some graphic design software or colour printing? The St Kilda library has a graphics PC featuring:
- Corel draw graphics application
- Print colour on request
- Scanner
- CD burner available to backup original designs
Colour printing is $1, black and white printing 20c, blank CDs can also be purchased for $1.10, and USB memory sticks are available for $10.00.
The graphics PC can be booked for one hour at a time. Please note that internet access is not available from this machine.
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COMPUTER GAMES!
Console games
Book in to play the Wii or the Playstation 3!!
At St Kilda library there's a Wii and a playstation
At Port Melbourne library you can play the Wii.
Bookings are for 1 hour only and there is a set game for each day.
You must have your card with you to play!
See staff for bookings.
Children's games PC
The St Kilda library offers a games PC for young users. Games currently on offer:
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Monsters Inc.
- Power Puff Girls
This computer is only available for users under 18 years. See staff to make a booking
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Council information online
Catalogue terminals within the libraries also provide access to the City of Port Phillip website. These computers can not be used for general internet access.
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Tell us what you think of our pc and internet service
Feedback from you can help us to help us monitor our services and make improvements. Complete the pc and internet user feedback form and let us know what you think:  Library Public Internet Access Feedback Form.
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Other public internet access venues
You can find details of other public internet access venues on the i@ website: http://www.internet-access.vic.gov.au. The site also includes a short tutorial on using the internet.
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More information
For more information contact the Library, or use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer call ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for Port Phillip Library Service.
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