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Info Guide - Access a computer
Info Guide - Access wireless
Info Guide - Print or photocopy at the State Library of Queensland
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Computers and internet
There are free public access computers available on levels 1 to 4 of the State Library of Queensland's South Bank building. You may be asked to vacate certain computers if required by a person with a disability.
Please note:
All equipment (computers, printers, photocopiers, etc) will be turned off 15 minutes prior to closing time.
Infozone (level 1)
- No e-services card required, no bookings required
- Stand-up computers - time limited to 30 minutes
- Sit-down computers - time limited to 60 minutes
- Access to
- the State Library website, including catalogues and databases
- the internet
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
State Reference Library (levels 2-3)
Full access computers
- 3 hours access per day
- Log in with your e-services card
- Access to
- the State Library website, including catalogues and databases
- the internet
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Adaptive software for people with visual impairment
e-Collections computers
Instant access to thousands of online journals, magazines, newspapers and other sources.
Where: Level 2 and 3
When: Any time during opening hours
No waiting, no time limit, no need to book
Need help?
SLQ offers a wide range of online resources to support the research needs of its clients. Talk to our friendly staff at the State Library. They'll help you select the best resources for your area of interest and they'll show you some useful search strategies.
Internet Access Policy
Clients using the internet must agree to the State Library of Queensland's Internet Public Use Policy [new window 
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Booking a computer
Public computers on levels 2 - 3 can be booked online or at a PC booking station using your e-services card. You can book computers up to seven days in advance.
Printing
There is a print/copy room on each level.
Saving data
There are different ways to save data including:
- USB - you can save directly to your USB
- CD/DVD - you can save directly to a CD/DVD.
- Floppy disc - there are no internal floppy drives, however you can borrow a portable floppy drive from staff at the information desk.
Uploading and downloading
Documents, spreadsheets and powerpoints may be uploaded or downloaded. Uploading or downloading of software is not permitted.
Wireless access
There are wireless access points on all public levels where you can bring in your own laptop or notebook. No login is required. Laptops require a standard wireless LAN card with 802.11b/g protocols, and need to be configured to "Obtain an IP address automatically".
More information about wireless access.
More information
If you have an enquiry, you can contact us in any of the following ways:
For general enquiries:
Last updated: 2nd August 2011
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