Technology Services
Find all things related to technology at the Milne on this page! This includes:
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Technology available to you
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Printing & Copying Services
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Accessing Wi-Fi & Wi-Fi Hotspots
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Our January 2025 "Digital Literacy Week" with Aunonto
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A video tutorial on navigating the new website.
You can also register for 1:1 Tech Help using the link here or contact us!
Technology for You!
Here at the David and Joyce Milne Public Library, we offer a variety of options to suite all your tech needs outside of printing & copying.
The Thingdom
Why buy new technology when you can borrow? The Thingdom is our brand new lending library of things, from which you will be able to borrow from a wealth of exciting items!
We have an enormous catalogue of tech items waiting for you to check out. Items include speakers, projectors, and more. Explore our Technology Thingdom here:
Computers & Earplugs
We provide computers for patron usage!
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Chromebooks for in-house use can be found at the front of the library near the Circulation Desk
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Public computer access is available. There are three desktops found near the printer and copying machine. These may be used for two hours at a time. Scanning your library card will begin the session.
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If you do not have a library card, you can sign up for one here or stop by the Circulation Desk to get one in person!
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We offer earplugs for public computers in case you need to listen to audio. Stop by the Circulation Desk and ask for a pair!
Printing & Copying
The library has a printer available for public use, situated next to the public computers near the Reference Desk. The printer is capable of printing in both black & white and color.
Black and white printouts cost $0.10 per sheet.
Color printouts cost $0.20 per sheet.
To use the printer, just log into a public computer using your library card or a guest pass. When you click to print a document, a pop-up will inform you how much the total will be. Upon your confirmation, the print job is sent to the printer. Scan your library card or guest pass at the print station and follow the on-screen instructions to print
Mobile Printing
You can also send documents to our printer from your phone, tablet or PC. To do this, go to:
Once there, you will need to enter our printer ID, which is:
109294
Then click to select your file and upload. You can upload multiple files in one batch, and the total number of pages and total price will update at the bottom of the page.
Once you have uploaded your files, check the box to accept the terms and conditions, and then click 'continue'. You will be asked to enter your email address, which is how you will identify your print job at the print station.
Email to Print
Alternatively, you can print an email or an email with an attachment by sending an email to wimain.bw@ewprints.com. This offers less control overall than printing via print.princh.com, but is the easiest way to print an email directly.
Copying
If you need to make any black and white copies of a document, we have a copier available for public use at the front of the library, opposite the front desk.
Copies are $.10 per page.
Wi-Fi Access
Wi-Fi is available and free to use at the library.
When connecting, you will be prompted to open a new browser and connect to our public hotspot. You will scroll down to the end of the page and accept the terms and conditions. Once this is done, you are ready to use the internet!
If you have any questions about connecting, stop by the Reference Desk. We are always here to help!
Wi-Fi Hotspots
You can borrow the internet from the library by checking out one of our Wi-Fi hotspots!
With a hotspot, you can connect to Wi-Fi using your personal devices wherever T-Mobile has coverage.
We have sixteen devices in total. They are available at the front desk of the library
How Does It Work?
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You need a library card to be able to borrow a hotspot.
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You must be at least 17 years old to borrow a hotspot.
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Hotspots can be checked out for two weeks.
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Hotspots cannot be placed on hold. Please come in and ask at the front desk if you would like to borrow one.
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There are no late fees, but Wi-Fi connections will be terminated once a hotspot is overdue.
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The fine for loss or damage is $80.
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Filtering is turned on by default. You can request that filtering is turned off when you check out a hotspot. The library will not ask for a reason.
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Please return hotspots to the front desk of the library, not the drop box by the door.
Digital Literacy Week
Milne Website Tutorial
Contents:
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Arts and Crafts - Use Creativebug to unlock your creativity
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Books and Reading - Bookmarks Magazine, Bookpage, Comics Plus, Hoopla, Libby, Novelist Plus, Wowbrary
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General Research - Academic OneFile, Britannica Library, Consumer Reports, Gale Pages, General One File
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Languages - Little Pim, Mango Languages, Transparent Languages
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Newspapers - NY Times, Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, NY Times Database
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Streaming - Hoopla Kanopy
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Security Concerns - Many older adults revealed that they were concerned about privacy and safety
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Setting Up Email & Email Etiquette - Setting up and practicing emails is a great step towards good communication and professionalism
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Setting Up Apple ID & Downloading Apps - Apple ID offers benefits such as downloading apps, security, and communication
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Affordable Resources - Not everybody has to buy the latest iPhone
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Mobile Hotspot - Share your phone's internet connection with other devices
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Google Calendar - Organize schedules, set reminders, and sync events across devices
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Google Slides - Create, collaborate, and present professional slideshows online
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Google Meet & Zoom - Host virtual meetings with collaboration tools like screen sharing and breakout rooms
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Google Contacts - Manage, organize, and sync contact information easily
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Bookmarks - Save and organize favorite websites for quick and easy access
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Google Documents - Create, edit, and collaborate on text documents online with real-time syncing and sharing
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Google Sheets - Manage, analyze, and visualize data collaboratively in a cloud-based spreadsheet
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Microsoft Word - A feature-rich word processor for creating, formatting, and editing professional documents
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Microsoft Excel - A powerful tool for data organization, analysis, and automation using advanced formulas and features
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How to Scan Documents (CamScanner) - Use mobile apps to scan, save, and share documents as PDFs
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Contents:
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Cloud vs Hard-Drive - Learn the differences, benefits, and limitations of cloud storage versus local hard-drive storage
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Managing iCloud Storage - Tips for organizing and optimizing your iCloud storage efficiently
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Backing Up Specific Files - Step-by-step guide to backing up files securely to the cloud or a hard drive
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Social Media - Explore how to connect with others, manage privacy settings, and stay safe online
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Chat GPT - Discover the capabilities of AI tools like ChatGPT for learning, creativity, and productivity
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