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Using computers

Melbourne Library Service offers a range of computing facilities, resources and software at all locations.

Computer users must abide by the Melbourne Library Service Public access library PCs policy (PDF, 35kb) This link opens in a new browser window

Software

All Melbourne Library Service computers have the following software:

  • Internet Explorer 8
  • Mozilla Firefox  3.6
  • Adobe Reader 10
  • Adobe Flash Player 10
  • Windows Media Player 11
  • Power DVD 8
  • OpenOffice.org 3.2
  • Word 
  • Excel
  • Access   
  • Powerpoint
  • Word Access Snapshot Veiwer
  • Clip Organiser
  • Office Application Recovery
  • Office Document Imaging
  • Office Document Scanning  Photo Editor

In addition, there are some specialist software programs installed onto the following computers for each branch:

  • Overdrive download station / Adobe digital edition - all 60mins Library Downloads PC's (City), PC4 (East), PC1 (North), PC2 (North)
  • QuarkXpress, JAWS, WiVik, Dragon Speaking naturally,  Magic - AT1 (City)
  • Software for A3 & A4 scanner   - SP1 (City , A4), SP2 (City , A4), AT1 (City , A3), PC5 (East , A4), PC5 (North , A4), PC7 (North , A4)

MLS provides scanning / printing / photocopying services to the public.  Please enquire the staff when making your booking.

 

Book a computer

Make an online booking for a computer at:

For more information, visit Booking a computer

Wireless at MLS

Melbourne Library Service now has wireless access in all three libraries through Unwired.

Read more about wireless access at the library.

Please remember to secure your laptops and other items when in the library to prevent theft.