Your Own Computer

The State Library of Victoria offers facilities for using your own laptop, including wireless broadband internet access. However, there is no direct access to the Library's network via your own computer. Access to the Library's network for printing is also not available.

Laptops

Power points for plugging in laptops are available in all reading rooms (please ensure that power cords do not create a safety hazard). Personal equipment can be used to copy approved items in most areas of the Library; however, the use of hand-held scanners or flat-bed scanners that come into direct contact with collection items is not permitted.

Find out more about using your own equipment to copy approved Library material >

Wireless

The Library offers free wireless broadband access for Library users who bring in laptops and PDAs. Wireless broadband access through Optus Wireless Connect is also available.

Read more about using wireless services at the Library >

Find out how to access the Library's free wireless service >