COMPUTERS

10-minute Internet
Antivirus software
CDROMs
Computer Usage Policy (pdf)
eTax
Genealogy
Internet
Laptop use
List of programs on public computers
Number of computers
Printing
USB memory sticks
Word Processing

10-minute internet

The following branches have 10-minute Internet personal computers (PCs) - Knox (2), Mooroolbark (1), Ringwood (3), Croydon (1), Belgrave (1), Rowville (1). We are trialling a booking system to time the sessions to 10 minutes. Computer users will need to sign in using a library card and PIN (staff have a visitor card for travellers). There are reminders at 2 minutes and 20 seconds before the PC will log off. There is a 5 minute cooling off period before a person can log the PC.

anti-virus software

We use E-Trust anti-virus software on all of our computers. This software will inspect any files opened on the computers from your floppy disks, USB memory sticks etc and remove the virus.

cd-roms

Files stored on CD-ROM can be read but not edited and saved. Eastern Regional Libraries does not permit any software to be installed or run from the CD-ROM drive.

etax

We do not offer the Australian Tax Office e-Tax on our public PCs. Apart from updating the software each year, the Tax Office require a direct connection to the Tax Office server rather than being diverted through a proxy server which is the setup in our libraries. Please note individuals can also lodge your tax return:

by phone
using a registered tax agent, or
using TaxPack 2008.

genealogy

The following branches have Genealogy software loaded onto PC1 - Belgrave, Knox, Lilydale, Ringwood. A list of the software available is on the Family history website. The use of PCs for Genealogy is free.

Booking is essential for the PCs. They can be booked with library staff in person or via the phone. Please provide staff with your name and phone number so that they can contact you if there are any issues with the Internet connection. Bring your library card with you when you use the PCs.

Printing is 20c per page (GST Inclusive).

internet

Eastern Regional Libraries offers access to the World Wide Web via personal computers (PCs) in all of our branches.

The use of PCs for Internet, Microsoft Office & Genealogy is free.
Bookings are essential.
Internet users must be current members of Eastern Regional Libraries.
Parents of children under the age of 18 years are responsible for their child’s use of, and access to, Eastern Regional Libraries computer facilities, including the Internet, as agreed to in the Conditions of Membership.
There is a download limit of 5Mb at any one time by a person. For security reasons some files may not be downloaded. Please check with branch staff.
View the Computer Usage Policy

Booking PCs for Internet

Family History CD-ROMs are available at Ringwood, Knox, Lilydale and Yarra Junction.

Printing is 20c per page (GST Inclusive).

Library Branch Hours & Location

laptop use

You may bring your own laptop and plug into an accessible electricity power point, however Eastern Regional Libraries does not offer internet access via personal laptops.

list of programs on public computers

The following programs are available on the public PCs:

Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Opera (set for large-type)
Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher)
Microsoft Narrator
Microsoft Magnifier

Please note that we are in the middle of a rollout of new equipment so not all branches will have the new Office 2007 yet.

number of computers

PCs with Internet Access, Microsoft Office 2007 & Genealogy Software

Belgrave - 3 PCs, Internet, Office 2007, Genealogy (1 PC)
Boronia - 3 PCs, Internet, Office 2007
Croydon - 4 PCs, Internet, Office 2007
Ferntree Gully- 3 PCs, Internet, Office 2007, Genealogy (1 PC)
Healesville - 2 PCs, Internet, Office XP
Knox - 6 PCs, Internet, Office 2007, Genealogy (1 PC)
Lilydale - 4 PCs, Internet, Office XP, Genealogy (1 PC)
Montrose - 1 PC, Internet, Office XP
Mooroolbark - 2 PCs, Internet, Office XP
Mt. Evelyn - 2 PCs, Internet, Office XP
Ringwood - 5 PCs, Internet, Office 2007, Genealogy (1 PC)
Rowville - 4 PCs, Internet, Office XP
Yarra Junction - 4 PCs, Internet, Office XP, Genealogy (1 PC)

printing

Eastern Regional Libraries branches use the Monitor Print/Photocopy System.

A rechargeable library membership card is required in order to print from the PCs. New magnetic stripe library cards are available free of charge at the front desk of the library.

Add money to your library card and use this to pay for printouts.

All branches have black & white photocopiers (A4:20c per page, A3:40c per page) GST Inclusive. Colour photocopiers are available at Belgrave, Croydon, Knox, Lilydale, Ringwood and Rowville libraries.

The charges for printing are:
Black & white A4: 20c per page (GST Inclusive)
Black & white A3: 40c per page (GST Inclusive)
Colour A4: 60c per page (GST Inclusive)
Colour A3: $1.20 per page (GST Inclusive)

Library Branch Hours & Location

usb memory sticks

All of our PCs have USB ports on the front of the PCs for saving onto USB devices such as memory sticks. The security software removes the "Safely remove hardware" icon from the system tray. Please make sure you do not remove the memory stick while you are in the process of saving to the device.

There is a 5MB download limit for our public PCs.

word processing

Microsoft Office XP (Word) is available on our public PCs. The use of PCs for Microsoft Office is free.

Booking is essential for the PCs. They can be booked with library staff in person or via the phone. Please provide staff with your name and phone number so that they can contact you if there are any issues with the computer. Bring your library card with you when you use the PCs.

Microsoft Word 2007 Cheat Sheet ( 394Kb) - Those branches that have had an update of equipment will have the new version of Microsoft Office installed with the new layout of Word 2007. View the cheat sheet or the tutorials on the desktop to learn more.

Printing is 20c per page (GST Inclusive).