This page provides information on the equipment available at the Main and branch libraries. The libraries provide customers with the opportunity to use computers and tablets and to print, copy and scan items. There are also game consoles available.

 

Equipment at the Main Library

The Main Library is equipped with public computers, multi-function printer for printing, copying and scanning as well as wireless internet access, tablets, a laptop, game consoles and a 3D printer

 

Computers

The Main Library has public computers, laptops and computers for searching the library catalogue.

 

Computer usage rules

• You can reserve a public computer by showing your library card or identification at the circulation desk. A librarian will then log in on the computer. The catalogue search computers are available for use without reservation and login.
• Public computers can be reserved for one hour at a time.
• Please remember to log out of the computer once your reserved time slot ends.
• Drinking and eating is forbidden near the computers.

 

Printing, copying and scanning

The Main Library is equipped with a multi-function printer that can be used for printing, copying and scanning.

Printing, copying and scanning is subject to a fee. The prices are listed in the city’s price list. The paper size of copies and printouts is A4 or A3. You can print in black and white or colour.
Scanned files can be saved to your e-mail account.

 

3D printer

The Main Library has a 3D printer. You can reserve it by showing your library card at the service desk.

 

Tablets

The Main Library has tablets that operate on a wireless internet connection.

Tablets can be used inside the library, and customers can borrow them for one hour at a time by showing their library card.

 

Game consoles

The Main Library has three game consoles and VR glasses.They can be used in the library’s game room, which can be reserved for one hour at a time.

 

Equipment at Himanka Library

Himanka Library is equipped with public computers, multi-function printers for printing, copying and scanning as well as wireless internet access, tablets and two game consoles.

 

Computers

Himanka Library is equipped with public computers and one computer for searching the library catalogue and one for reading electronic newspapers and magazines.

 

Computer usage rules

• You can book a time slot for using a computer at the circulation desk. A librarian will then log in on the computer. The catalogue search computer is available for use without reservation and login.
• Please remember to log out of the computer once your reserved time slot ends.
• Drinking and eating is forbidden near the computers.

 

Printing, copying and scanning

Himanka Library is equipped with a multi-function printer that can be used for printing, copying and scanning.

Printing, copying and scanning is subject to a fee. The prices are listed in the city’s price list. The paper size of copies and printouts is A4 or A3. You can print in black and white or colour. Scanned files can be saved on a memory stick or to your e-mail account.

 

Tablets

Himanka Library is equipped with two iPad tablets and two smaller Android tablets that operate on a wireless internet access.

The tablets can be used to play children’s games. The Android tablets are also available to adult customers as necessary.

The tablets can be used inside the library, and customers can borrow them for half an hour at a time by showing their library card. If necessary, headphones will also be provided with the tablet.

 

Game consoles

Himanka Library has two game consoles.

The Playstation 3 console can be used in the library’s game room, which can be reserved for one hour at a time.

The Nintendo 3DS XL console can be reserved for half an hour at a time by showing your library card. The age limit for using the console is 7.