Access to a computer or a tablet
The services available to Montréal library users include Internet access, access to spreadsheet programs and word processing software, printing, digitization, and document photocopying.
Library staff do not provide technical support.
Description
To connect using one of the library’s public computers, all you need is your library card number and password. Conditions for borrowing a tablet or laptop vary depending on your library.
Open sessions
Open sessions are 30 minutes long depending on the availability of work stations that are not reserved. The maximum time that these stations can be used each day is for three hours, for a total of 12 hours per week. They automatically end on the hour and half hour. To avoid being disconnected, you must make a reservation.
Sessions by reservation
During reserved sessions, you can use the computer for a maximum of two hours without being disconnected, for a total of six hours per week.
You can make a reservation:
- Through a staff member (on site or by phone)
- At an open work station
- At an express work station, on which sessions are limited to 15 minutes
Printing and photocopies
The following fees apply:
- 8½ x 11 and 8½ x 14 in black and white: $.10 per page
- 8½ x 11 and 8½ x 14 in color: $.50 per page
- 11 x 17 in black and white: $.20
- 11 x 17 in colour: $1.00
- Scanning: Free
Wireless Internet access
The mtlwifi network can be used from a personal laptop computer.
Applicable rules
Certain rules apply to the use of a public computing station, tablet or laptop computer.
Do not carry out financial transactions
Users are advised not to carry out online financial transactions from a public computer. In addition, it’s important to protect your personal data.
View appropriate content
The content viewed on a library computer must not come from an illegal site or run the risk of shocking other users.
Watching out for children
Work stations in the young readers sections of Montréal’s libraries are equipped with content filters. Nevertheless, adult companions must ensure that the content viewed by children is appropriate.
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