Thursday, 7 August 2008
If you are a member of the Library then you can have up to 2 hours a day on the computers. If you are a visitor to Doncaster, then you can join as an Internet Plus user for 30 minutes a day. It is all free of charge.
Why do we provide access to the Internet?
We provide access to the Internet in keeping with our role as a provider of information, education, recreation and cultural enrichment opportunities for our users.
We consider that it is in the interests of library users and the free flow of information that we manage web provision with the minimum of filtering software. However, users should be aware that Doncaster Council monitors Internet use and some websites will be blocked.
Who can use the internet?
any library member can use the Internet.
all Internet users must agree with our Acceptable Use Policy and declare this on screen.
a parent or guardian of children aged under 16 must give their agreement to allow the child to use the Internet
the responsibility for overseeing the material accessed by a child, as with all other library material, remains with the parent or guardian.
a parent or carer must remain with children under the age of 7 while they access the Internet.
short-term visitors to Doncaster may use the Internet for 30 minutes a day.
What services do we provide?
We provide access to the Internet, although some sites are blocked due to their unacceptable content and the fact that the computers are situated in a public area.
Users can set up their own web based e-mail account
Scanners
Microsoft Office 2000
CDROMs containing a variety of information such as Driving Theory Tests.
Encyclopaedia Britannica online
Supernova accessibility software for visually impaired users
How much does it cost?
Use of the Internet is free. Adults can book on for up to two hours; children up to one hour.
floppy disks, if required, cost 60p each
printouts of information cost 15p each for A4 black and white, and 40p each for colour.
Downloading Information
Users can download information on to a floppy disk, either their own or they can be purchased in the library if necessary.
Users can also use their own memory sticks.
