 
Computing Services
The library provides students with computer access to the
school network. Computers are available to students for research
and word processing. Students may access the internet and print
documents from library computers. Internet and print credits can
be purchased from the main office.
Instructions for using Library Computers
When you have finished using the computer, to
Log Off, click the Start Button and then Click “Logoff”.
DO NOT restart the
computer or press the Reset Button.
Accessing the
Network
Students can access the network from the
library as well as from other computer facilities in the school.
Students will be given a network password, which can be changed
if they wish. It is advisable that students change their
passwords from time to time.
Multimedia Resources
In the Library you have access to clip art, JPEGS, GIFS, AVIs and
WAVs (the equivalent of some 30 CDs). To access these for use in
PowerPoint, Word or web pages, click on Start – Programs – and
follow the links to the Digital Library Browser. This will give you
thumbnails of the folders you select to browse. When you have
selected an image, double click on the image, copy and paste into
your application.
You also may access both Microsoft Encarta and
Encyclopaedia Britannica DVD-ROMs via our library servers.
Printers
Both black and white and colour printing facilities are
available from the library. Students are required to purchase
print credits (generally $5.00 minimum) from the main office to
print from networked printers. Receipts should be taken to the
computer technicians in the brick building to have the credits
applied to your balance.
Scanners
Two scanners are available for student use in the library.
Please ask library staff for assistance.
CD-ROM Burners
Two CD-ROM burners are available for student use in the library.
Please ask library staff for assistance. CD-ROM burners are NOT
permitted to be used to illegally copy game or other commercial
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