Penarth and Cowbridge libraries go wireless
Library users at Penarth and
Cowbridge libraries can now use their own laptops to access the
internet following the installation of new wireless
technology.
Thanks to a grant from the
Welsh Assembly Government, the new
wireless system allows users to access the web
for free inside the libraries and in the case of Cowbridge, from
the adjacent gardens too.
Marcus Payne, senior librarian at Penarth
library, said: “The service is already proving popular with
students who are busy putting the finishing touches to their
projects and coursework and spend a fair amount of time in the
library at this time of year.”
Melanie Weeks, community librarian at
Cowbridge library, said: "It's great to be able to sit in the
gardens and catch up your e-mails or surf the Internet for
information."
Anyone wanting to use the service will need to
be registered as a library member and have their own laptop with
wireless facilities installed on it.
Cllr Hampton, cabinet member for lifelong
learning, said: “The computer facilities in the library are freely
available to library members and are already a very popular venue,
providing computer access for large numbers of people. It is
a particularly valuable service, especially in the current
financial climate, with people coming in to find information about
jobs, to prepare their CVs and to submit job applications
online.”
For more information you can visit our
libraries page or
call 01446 700111.