Printing on Library WiFi now via iPad and iPhone

We are now able to offer printing via Library WiFi on iPads and iPhones.

For iPad/iPhone (iOS)
Printing from Library WiFi brochure (now includes ipad/iphone instructions)

1. Tap on the Share button and then tap on the Print button.
2. Select the correct printer and tap Print. The print job will be sent to the photocopier print queue.
3. Swipe your library card at the photocopier swipe unit to pay for your print job.

Note:

• All iOS Print jobs are charged for colour printing
• iOS print jobs are charged at colour pricing, username displayed is SYSTEM
• If you do not get a list of branch printers, try turning WIFI off and back on again in the device.

WiFi down at Yarra Junction until further notice

Hello all,

The WiFi is currently down at Yarra Junction library until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience!

If you need to access the Internet, please feel free to book a PC at Yarra Junction or visit own of our neighbouring branches.

Branch Locations

Thanks,
The Virtual Team

Do you use the computers or WiFi at the library? Please help us with a survey

The More Knowledge for Library Advocacy Workgroup is conducting a study of computer and internet use in Victoria’s public libraries. This study will report on who uses these services, what tasks they perform and the benefits of free computer/internet access to public library customers, their families and communities.

If you use the public PCs, Internet or WiFi at our libraries could you please give us a hand and fill out the survey?

Computer & Internet use survey

Cheers, Maryanne

Additional PCs in our Knox branches & WiFi

So far we've added the following computers to our Knox branches: 7 public PCs to Ferntree Gully, 7 public & 2 kids PCs to Boronia as well as 7 public PCs to Knox. Rowville Library will be receiving their new PCs in the next few weeks. These PCs come courtesy of a grant obtained by Knox City Council.

We have also added free WiFi access points at all of our branches. What do you need to access WiFi? Firstly you'll need a device with a wireless network adapter like a laptop, PDA or phone. Secondly you'll need your library card number starting 20023 and PIN (library staff will be able to look this up if you don't know). If you aren't a library member yet, you can join up as a special Internet member to access these services.

We have added a few more powerpoints around the tables and lounge areas  however its worth pointing out that some of our branches also have activity rooms that are available when there are no activities, in particular Knox and Rowville libraries. Check with staff at the desk.

Cheers, Maryanne

WiFi update

WiFi is now available at Ringwood, Croydon & Healesville libraries.

There is no charge for the service but people need to be aware that they need to be a member of the library to use it. Those members who already know their PIN can log on straight away otherwise all they need to do is ask a friendly staff member for help in getting a PIN set up. For those people who don't wish to become full members of the library they will be able to apply for a special WiFi/Internet Membership  that will give them instant access.

Cheers, Maryanne

WiFi is here...there...and everywhere

If you're looking for free and easy WiFi access to the Internet you need go no further than your local public library. Eastern Regional Libraries were the recent recipients of a State Government grant that has allowed us to install WiFi equipment at all of our branches. At the moment the WiFi rollout has taken place at the Knox, Ferntree Gully, Rowville, Boronia, Mt Evelyn and Lilydale libraries with Ringwood and Croydon soon to follow.

Margaret Hall, the IT Manager for ERL, said

"We are very excited that we are able  to offer this enhanced service to our members. It means that students can log on quickly and easily to the Internet through their laptops. We expect to have all of the branches throughout the region up and running with WiFi by the beginning of December".

There is no charge for the service but people need to be aware that they need to be a member of the library to use it. Those members who already know their PIN can log on straight away otherwise all they need to do is ask a friendly staff member for help in getting a PIN set up. For those people who don't wish to become full members of the library they will be able to apply for a special WiFi/Internet Membership  that will give them instant access.

Cheers, Maryanne

WiFi at Ferntree Gully Library

We now have a WiFi hotspot at Ferntree Gully Library. What do you need to access WiFi? Firstly you'll need a device with a wireless network adapter like a laptop, PDA or phone. Secondly you'll need your library card number starting 20023 and PIN (library staff will be able to look this up if you don't know).

Cheers, Maryanne

New WiFi & Internet application form

We frequently have visitors to our libraries who just want to access the Internet or WiFi hotspot but aren't necessarily wanting to borrow from our libraries. So we have created a new type of membership. It's creatively called WiFi/Internet membership. You'll be able to join up to the new WiFi & Internet membership from Monday 9th November.

A few things you need to know:

• You don't need to join up again if you already have an Eastern Regional Libraries membership card.
• The membership will expire after 12 months. Once it expires just see staff and they will renew your membership again.
• You can always have your card activated so that you can borrow books if you choose.
• You'll need a parent/guardian to sign for you if you're under 18 years.
• You'll need to show identification to join (e.g. licence)
• You'll also get access to our online resources
  

At present we'll get people to join up in person at the branches.

Cheers, Maryanne

WiFi now available at Lilydale Library

We now have a WiFi hotspot at Lilydale Library. What do you need to access WiFi? Firstly you'll need a device with a wireless network adapter like a laptop, PDA or phone. Secondly you'll need your library card number starting 20023 and PIN (library staff will be able to look this up if you don't know).

Cheers, Maryanne

The latest news on WiFi, new PCs & Internet membership

Lots of things happening in IT at the moment, especially in November.

WiFi in November & December

The WiFi testing at Knox has been going well. Electrical work & furniture additions are happening in our Knox & Maroondah branches, as well as Lilydale. We are looking at the implementation of WiFi hotspots at Boronia, Ferntree Gully, Rowville, Croydon, Ringwood and Lilydale libraries in November. The other Yarra Ranges branches look to be getting WiFi access in December.

What do you need to access WiFi? Firstly you'll need a device with a wireless network adapter like a laptop, PDA or phone. Secondly you'll need your library card number starting 20023 and PIN (library staff will be able to look this up if you don't know).

New PCs in November

Also in November, 45 new PCs will be rolled out to our Knox branches, courtesy of a grant obtained by Knox City Council.

The PCs have arrived and are sitting behind me ready to be imaged.

Internet Membership available in November

A new Internet membership is going to be promoted and available in November. This membership is for WiFi, Internet and travelers who only want to access the PCs or WiFi network. There will be no loan rights for these cards and they will be valid for 12 months. They can be upgraded to an ordinary member with borrowing rights at any time if needed. We'll be advertising this soon.

Cheers, Maryanne

Wifi update

The WiFi pilot at Knox Library has been going very well. Currently we are setting up furniture and doing electrical work at Ferntree Gully, Boronia, Knox, Ringwood & Croydon libraries in readiness for these WiFi access points. Hope to have some more news in the next couple of weeks.

Cheers, Maryanne

WiFi pilot at Knox Library

We're currently testing a WiFi hotspot at Knox Library for Internet access and are looking for volunteers to give it a test run using laptops, PDAs, phones etc. Your device needs to have a wireless network adapter and you'll need to login with your library card number and PIN to connect.

Please note that you won't be able to print from your wireless device. Just save your work onto a USB stick and print via the 10 minute PCs.

If you have any feedback on the service please pass on your comments to staff.

Cheers, Maryanne