Computer Services at Shetland LibraryMost of the public access computers are in the Learning Centre. This is a beautifully restored church hall, next door to the main library building at Lower Hillhead, Lerwick. Free Wi-fi is available throughout the library. If you need to plug in your laptop, you can do this at our custom built laptop bar on the mezzanine floor of the main library. |
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What does the Learning Centre provide?Free access to one of 16 bookable PCs - telephone 01595 743875 to reserve a computer Free Internet access Use of Microsoft software - Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Publisher Printing - both black & white and colour (10p and 30p per sheet) Colour scanner, including a photograph negative scanner Access to subscription-based web sites, e.g. KnowUK and Britannica Online - see the 24 Hour Library page for more information Computer books and learning packs Foreign language learning packs and fiction A range of feature films based on classic and popular novels, foreign language films, classics and musicals There is no charge to borrow any of these materials. CDs, DVDs, floppy disks and USB (flash) drives are available for sale in the Learning Centre. Please save all your files and documents to removable storage devices and not to the PCs or network drive. Headphones are also available for sale, or you can bring your own if you wish to listen to audio on the computers. |
Assistive and inclusive: hardware and software
You don't need to be disabled to benefit from our range of mice, keyboards, accessibility software and other aids. Just come and try them! Whatever your ability or disability we will try our best to accommodate you.
Keyboards: |
Mice: · trackball · KidTrac · single button · joystick · jelly bean |
For your comfort: |
Software: A trial of Dragon Naturally Speaking voice recognition software is also available on request. This may be helpful to customers with dyslexia or with difficulties using the keyboard or mouse. Please contact Aileen Paterson on 01595 743868 to arrange this. |
If you have a disibility and would like more information about accessible computing, you can also check out AbilityNet’s website at www.abilitynet.org.uk or phone them for free on 0800 269545.