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Public Computers

Public Computers

The City of Sydney Library provides access to self-serve computers and printers. The library also provides computer training.

Please check the conditions of use before using these services.

Self-Serve Public Computers

Public computers at Surry Hills Library.

Self-serve computers are available to the public across the City of Sydney Library Network.

There are 3 options to access the Internet at the library:

1. Free Wireless Internet

Grab your laptop and drop in to Customs House, Glebe, Newtown, Ultimo, Haymarket, Kings Cross, Surry Hills, Town Hall, and Waterloo Libraries and connect to the Internet free of charge (visitors/non library members welcome).

N.B: Please check the conditions of use. Customers must use battery-operated laptops. Free Internet access using the library's computers is also available.

2. Internet 'Research' Only Computers

Use the 'Research' computers in the library to browse the web for research (no email access). Free public access, no card required.

3. Self-serve Email, Internet and Word Processing

Use the computers in the library to email, browse the web and type word processed documents.
To start buy a charge card at the front desk. Library members (with a charge card) can then use these computers free of charge, non-members pay for each half hour. Charge card.No bookings are necessary.

Email, web and word processing computers are available at Customs House, Glebe, Haymarket, Kings Cross, Newtown, Ultimo and Waterloo. Printing is available.

Printing

Software & Hardware

  • Windows XP
  • Microsoft Office 2000 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Microsoft Explorer
  • Laser printing
  • PC's

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Computer Training

Surry Hills Library training room.

August - November 2009

Library IT courses (PDF 1Mb) - Beginners' guide to using the web, email, special topics research, social communications.

Library IT workshops (PDF 1Mb) - Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.

Bookings and Information -
Please contact library staff on (02) 9265 9292 during business hours or email library@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au.

Conditions of Use

Public Internet Access

City of Sydney Library Network operates under the provision of the NSW Library Act 1939 its amendments and regulations.

  • Users of the Internet must follow the directions of library staff
  • Access and use of the Internet by children (under 16) is the responsibility of the child’s parent or guardian
  • Laptops - users must provide their own battery operated laptops to use the wireless Internet service
  • The Internet must not be used for ; The display of material that is pornographic, obscene, in bad taste or which may be found offensive - The display of material or any act that may incite hatred or violence - Any illegal act or relating to any illegal act
  • City of Sydney Library has no control over the content of the Internet and reminds users that some such content may be offensive to other library users.
  • City of Sydney takes no responsibility for the security of personal or any other information users may choose to place on the Internet i.e. through Internet banking or by filling out any forms on the Internet
  • Users must adhere to all relevant legislation including copyright laws and licensing agreements

Inappropriate use of the Internet may result in cancellation of Internet access or further action including banning from the library.

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Last Updated: Friday 21 August, 2009

Please Note:
While care is taken to ensure accuracy, the City of Sydney cannot guarantee that information expressed here is correct and recommends that users exercise their own skill and care with respect to its use. The City of Sydney makes no warranty or undertaking, whether expressed or implied, nor does it assume any legal liability, whether direct or indirect.