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Computers in Libraries

Limited computer access is available in our libraries when we reopen from 6 July.

Please book in advance online or via Ask Inspire to use a computer in a library. Slots can be booked for 1 hour and 50 mins, allowing us time to clean inbetween sessions. Please also bring correct change if you wish to print, scan or photocopy. See our reopening schedule and more details about our service and safety measures.

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. 

Booking

Visit our online booking system to reserve a computer in advance in libraries that have reopened or contact Ask Inspire on 01623 677 200, ask@inspireculture.org.uk.

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.

Printing, scanning and photocopying

To help keep you are our staff safe, please bring correct change to use these services.

Printing

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.

Unfortunately it is not possible to print over WiFi.

Visit our charges page for information on printing costs. 

Scanners

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.  

Accessibility

We have the following facilities available:

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