Free internet access for concessionary users
Library members registered as concessionary users can enjoy
internet access free of charge for up to one hour per day. Further
access in excess of 1 hour costs 60p for 20 minutes
General details about the equipment available to use in
libraries and how to book these facilities are available below.
Changes to computer & internet access...
you can access many information websites free of charge at
your local library. If you want to use the computers to
access your email, software packages or entertainment sites, you
now need to pay to use these services. Find out more
about our
computer & internet service.
- All libraries provide public computers for adults &
children to use.
- All the PC's have CD / DVD writers and run on Windows XP.
- Printing and scanning facilities are also available at some
locations. If you want to use the scanners in Bath Library,
you will need to book a specific PC - either number 16 or
91.
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Although we welcome users with laptops in any of our desked areas,
you are not able to plug into the sockets within the library.
The library buildings mains circuit is not set up for this
yet, so any customers plugging in any type of equipment to the
library's mains
electric will be breaching library procedures.
Please note that Libraries within Bath & North East
Somerset do not currently have WiFi capabilities -
however both library members and visitors can gain access to the
Internet on the public computers as
advised. On occasions you may see exhibitors in the Bath
Library exhibition space with their own equipment plugged in,
however this is in accordance with the
bookings
procedure and only done with prior agreement of
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Yes but you need to join the library first. Becoming a
member is free and it's very easy to join - find out how
here.
If you are only visiting Bath for a short time, then we can
provide you with a non members cards that will allow you to access
the internet. You will need to pay at the counter when you
collect your card.
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Yes you will need to book first
All library members can have a maximum of 8 hours per
day. You can book a session in advance (up to a
maximum of 2 days before you need it).
You can also use the computers in any LibrariesWest authority
now with your existing membership card - more
details here...
How to book a
session:
- Use the self-booking system. You
can do this from the Free Access area before you log onto the
computer. (Please note: if you want to book a session in another
LibrariesWest
authority you will need to be logged onto a computer in that
authority at the time.)
- Ask a member of staff to do this for you at any library or over
the phone.
- In Bath Library only - you need to use the self service
booking kiosk in the People’s Network .
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What software packages are available?
All computers have access to the standard Microsoft Office
packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access.
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Internet access is available on all the PC's. However
certain sites will be restricted
due to their content. When children log on they will also
receive restricted access.
Email accounts can be accessed as normal from all PC's. You
may need to set up a web based e-mail account such as Hotmail to do
this first.
For more information, please see the Internet
Use Policy.
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You can search the whole library catalogue, and reserve &
renew items with our 24 hour services. Special
reference facilities are also available (see the next section)
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Library members get access to many subscription electronic
resources for free. You can even access most of them
from home -
more details here.
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