Computers in Libraries

We've made some exciting improvements to ICT in our libraries, including PC upgrades, a new PC booking system, print from home or on the move from your own device, as well as card payments at some of our libraries.

From library computers you can access the internet and use our installed word processing and desktop publishing software.

Inspire also has subscriptions to a number of online reference resources which can be accessed by people using the computers in our libraries. These include ancestry and archive services.

Free wifi is available in all of our libraries. You will need your library card to access this service. 

Our libraries have now moved to a new booking system as part of the improvements made to ICT in our libraries.  

Visit our new online booking system to reserve a computer in advance.

To book:

• Enter the first eight numbers of your library card with no spaces.
• Enter your PIN code.
• Click the reservations button and select the library you need. 
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your booking.

Please note: the online booking link does not work when booking from a library Public PC. There is a dedicated link located on the Desktop of the Public PCs instead - please speak to a member of library staff if you need further assistance.

For help with bookings please contact Ask Inspire by phone on 01623 677 200 or email ask@inspireculture.org.uk.

If paying with cash, please bring correct change if possible to use these services. 

We've introduced card payments at some of our larger libraries, these libraries are able to offer cash or card payments. 

All libraries have their PCs linked to at least one colour printer. Printers are set up to automatically print in black and white and double sided, but you can choose other options. 

As part of our exciting ICT improvements many of our libraries now offer you the option to print from your own device, from home or on the move. There's also card and cash payment options available in some of our libraries.

Visit our charges page for information on printing costs. 

Scanners are available at a number of Nottinghamshire libraries. Please ask when booking, as scanners may need to be used on specific machines.

You can use our library list to check which libraries have scanners available for public use. 

We have the following facilities available:

• Adaptive hardware is available. Please ask a member of staff.
• Some libraries have height adjusted desks.