Technology

Using email, internet, wordprocessing, printers, scanners, photocopiers, listening posts, microfilm readers in the Hastings District Libraries. Self Issue Machines. Wireless Hotspot. Payment by EFTPOS. Sending faxes and taking lessons in using your mobile phone.

Microfilm and Microfiche Readers

2 Microfilm and 6 Microfiche Readers are available upstairs in Hastings Library.

There are 2 Canon 800 Microfilm Readers with the following services:

Computer Access & Policies

Hastings District Libraries provide access to email, the internet, word processing and online databases at all three libraries.  Some charges apply.

Printing in black & white and colour, and scanning is available.

EFTPOS

All three libraries have EFTPOS facilities at the Issues desks.

Payment of library charges may be made by EFTPOS.

We cannot give change except for a small amount for photocopying or printing.

We do not accept payment by credit card.

Faxes

A public fax service is available in all three libraries. 

Charges:

Sending - Local and 0800 numbers: $1.00 per page
Sending - National calls: $2.00 per page
Sending - International calls: $3.00 per page

Receiving - $1.00 per page

Listening Posts

Listening Posts are available in all three libraries, loaded with selections of music.  Headphones are supplied. 

Flaxmere Library

Hastings Library:  Young Adult section, Māori Section, Children's Section

Havelock North Library

 

Mobile Phones

Not sure how to make calls or send text messages? 

Book in for a mobile phone lesson at one of our libraries!

Ask at the desk about these - we have knowledgable staff (including our students) who can show you how to use your mobile.

Click Read More for information on tutorials.

Photocopying

All three libraries have photocopies available for public use.  These are self service, although staff can assist if needed.

Charges:

  • A4: 20c per side - black and white
  • A3: 40c per side - black and white

Ask at the desk for colour copying:

  • A4: $3.00 per side - colour
  • A3: $4.00 per side - colour

Enlarging and reducing are available.

 

Self Issue Machines

Self Issue Machines are available at Hastings and Havelock North Libraries.

Please ask for a demonstration if you would like to learn how to use these machines.

Wifi at HCL Hotspot

Wireless internet is available at Hastings Library, using our HCL Hotspot.

Access is via prepay Hotspot tickets which can be purchased at the Reference desk upstairs (cash only) or at the Issue Desk downstairs (cash or EFTPOS).

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