Using computers
Computers are available free for everyone to use at all City Libraries. Simply join the library and bring your membership card and library PIN with you, whenever you come to use one of the PCs.
From January 2010 two hour computer bookings will be available in most community libraries.
This does not include Hove or Jubilee where one hour computer sessions will continue to be available.
Can I pre-book a computer slot?
Telephone your local library to book a slot or come in to use the computer booking system available at Jubilee and Hove libraries.
What can I use the computers for?
- Surf the internet and access your email
- Every computer has access to BBC Webwise, a resource for those new to the web.
- Microsoft Office packages including word processing, spreadsheets and databases
- scanning, and printing (at a cost of 10p per page)
- accessing My Library online account which allows you to search the catalogue, reserve items, manage your account online, find out about our new DVDs and books and submit your own book review.
- accessing our Virtual Reference Library
Free computer training for the over 50s
Our Silver Surfer one-to-one sessions give free basic training to the over 50s on word processing, the internet and how to use email. Find out more about digital literacy for Older People from Digital Unite.
What if I have special access needs?
All computers available for public use in all libraries have special software for dyslexic and visually impaired people. Also, each library has
- at least one computer with software that enables printed material to be scanned and read out
- at least one computer with an adjustable height table for ease of use with wheelchairs
- special keyboards and mice to assist with various mobility and sensory problems
Contact your local library for more information.
When using our computers you must agree to our 
Acceptable Use Policy [44.5 KB]
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