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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.
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 20 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) and Heritage Collections (level 4)
Full access computers
- 2 hours access per day
- Log in with your e-services card
- Access to
- slq website, including catalogues and databases
- 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
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 Level 2 Information Desk. 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 2-4 can be reserved on the booking stations at the Information Desks on all levels, using your e-services card. You can book for two sessions on separate days up to seven days in advance.
Book your computer online here.
Instructions for booking a computer online [new window 245 kb].
Printing
There is a print/copy room on each level.
Saving data
- USBs - you can save directly to your USB
- CDs - you can save directly to a CD.
- Floppy discs - there are no internal floppy drives, however you can borrow a portable floppy drive from staff at the information desk.
Uploading
Documents, spreadsheets and powerpoints may be uploaded. Uploading 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:
- Ask at your Queensland public library
- Other libraries [new window]
Last updated: 11th May 2009
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