Computers, printers and technology
Free Wi-Fi
The Library offers free wireless internet via the Public Wi-Fi Vic Park network. No password is required.
Connect to the network on your device, open your web browser, accept the terms and conditions and start browsing.
Public access computers (PCs)
Public computers in the Library are open from 9am until 15 minutes before closing time, subject to availability. Contact the Library to reserve a PC on (08) 9311 8188 and email vicparklibrary@vicpark.wa.gov.au.
Library members can access 2 hours of computer time for free a day. Library cards are required to access computers for login and printing purposes.
Non-members can use computers by purchasing a Guest Pass for a fee of $2.50 per half hour.
All members and patrons must abide by the Public Access Computers Conditions of Use, see link below.
Public Access Computers Conditions of Use
Laptops for loan
Library members can borrow a laptop for two hours a day in the library. A Victoria Park Library membership card is required to access a laptop.
Laptops can be borrowed in the Library from 9am until 15 minutes before closing time, subject to availability. The laptops can only be used in the library and are not to be taken off the premises.
We will not be providing headphones with these devices and they cannot be reserved. Laptops cannot be reserved.
Headphones are not provided. We encourage patrons to bring their own.
All patrons must abide by the Laptop Conditions of Use, see link below.
Laptop Conditions of Use
Printer/photocopier
Printing costs
| A4 black & white |
$0.20 |
| A3 black & white |
$0.40 |
| A4 colour |
$1 |
| A3 colour |
$1.50 |
All printing is released from the Self-Service Print Release Kiosk. The Print Release Kiosk has a coin box terminal and an EFTPOS machine attached. The coin box terminal accepts $5, $10 and $20 notes and accepts all coins except for 50 cent pieces.
Library members now have 2 options when paying for printing/photocopying:
Option 1- Members can choose to pay as they go by inserting cash or paying via EFTPOS
Option 2- Funds can be loaded onto Library membership cards for future use. Any money loaded onto your library card remains until used. Money loaded onto your card can only be used to pay for photocopying and printing.
Those using Guest Passes or Remote printing must pay the exact amount owing directly at the Self-Service Print Release Kiosk.
How to print:
From a Library computer
You can print directly using one of our computers.
1. Connect to one of our computers using your Library Card. If you don't have a Library Card, you can ask for a Guest pass from the Service Desk.
2. Open up your document.
3. Send the document to the printer.
4. Go to the library's Self-Service Print Release Kiosk.
5. Enter your library card number or Guest pass.
6. Pay with cash or card.
7. Collect your printing.
Via email
You can email your print job from your own smartphone, tablet or laptop:
Based on the size and colour of your document select from the list below:
Once emailed, go to the Self-Service Print Release Kiosk to pay and release and pay for your print job from the queue.
From your mobile
You can print directly from your mobile using PrinterOn Mobile Application. Follow the instructions below:
1. Find and download the PrinterOn App from your preferred app store.
2. In the app, click 'No printer selected' and search for ‘Town of Victoria Park Library’.
3. Click or tap the tick icon on the top right to confirm your printer selection.
4. Choose what you would like to print, then click Print and enter your email address.
5. Go to the library’s self-serve print release station.
6. Enter your email address.
7. Pay with either cash or card.
8. Collect your printing.
From your laptop
You can print directly from your laptop using PrinterOn Portal. Follow the instructions below:
1. Visit PrinterOn Portal.
2. Select the colour settings and paper size you wish to use.
3. Enter your e-mail address.
4. Select the file you wish to print and click the arrow to continue.
5. Go to the library’s self-serve print release station.
6. Enter your email address.
7. Pay with cash or card.
8. Collect your printing.
Scanner
Scanning is free for members and non-members. The library scanner is built into the printer and scans to email and to USB.