Information and Communication Technology

The Internet

The World Wide Web is a vast, global electronic library that provides information on all different subjects. This information can be accessed from any computer that is connected to the Internet.

We offer FREE public access to the World Wide Web at all libraries in the area.

You can book a session on the Internet (½ hour or 1 hour) by contacting any library. You just need to bring your library membership card and sign the Terms of Condition form - it will only take a few seconds.

Printing material from the World Wide Web

Printing costs 10p per sheet and is subject to any copyright conditions that may apply.

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Email

If you want to send an e-mail message but don't have access at home, then why not use your local library?

You can set up your own e-mail account. Please ask a member of staff for details.

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Word Processing

If you wish to save and take away the work you have done in the library, you can buy disks from us. Disks cost £0.50. Although we are happy for you to bring in your own disks, please let us check it for viruses first. You may not save your work directly onto the computer's hard drive as other users will have access to it. Always use a disk - any files stored on the hard drive are deleted!

How much and for how long?

You can book a computer in 1/2 hour or 1 hour slots and it's free. printing costs are 10p a sheet.

What do I need to do?

Either book your session in advance to make sure a computer is reserved for you or just call in at the library to see if there is a computer free. You just need to show your library membership card and sign the terms and conditions form - it will only take a few seconds.

Saving your work

If you wish to save and take away the work you have done in the library, you can buy disks from us. Disks cost 0.50. Although we are happy for you to bring in your own disks, please let us check it for viruses first. You may not save your work directly onto the computer's hard drive as other users will have access to it. Always use a disk - any files stored on the hard drive are deleted!

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Photocopying

We currently have photocopying facilities at the following libraries:

  • Brymbo Library

  • Brynteg Library

  • Chirk Library

  • Rhos Library

  • Wrexham Library (colour and black and white)

Costs

See Library Charges

There are discounted rates for bulk copies. Ask at the library for details.

Please remember that most material is subject to copyright laws.

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Fax Messages

Fax messages can be sent from and received at Wrexham Library. Please ask a member of staff for assistance.

Costs

 

Sending (per A4 sheet )

First Page

Additional Pages

All UK

1.50

0.60

Europe

2.00

1.00

Rest of the World

3.00

1.50

Receiving (per A4 sheet)

1.00

0.50

 

All prices are inclusive of VAT.

 

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