| Internet Service Network
1. Multimedia Workstation
To arouse children's interest in information technology and to familiarise them with computer skills, the Hong Kong Public Libraries provides over 160 Multimedia workstations equipped with educational and informational software and CD-ROMs for children's use in its libraries.
Multimedia workstations are available in:
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all major libraries |
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all district libraries |
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the following small libraries: |
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- Fu Shan Public Library
- Lei Yue Mun Public Library
- Shun Lee Estate Public Library
- Smithfield Road Public Library
- Stanley Public Library
- Tai Kok Tsui Public Library
- Tin Shui Wai North Public Library
- Tung Chung Public Library
- Wong Nai Chung Public Library
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2. Internet Workstation
The Hong Kong Public Libraries provides more than 380 Internet workstations in its static libraries to enable the public to -
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access the Library Catalogue, e-books, and online databases; |
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browse the Internet; |
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carry out secured electronic transactions with e-Cert embedded in smart ID card (at selected workstations only); and |
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utilise quick reference CD-ROMs. |
To facilitate Internet browsing for the visually impaired, some Internet workstations in 30 public libraries are installed with special aiding devices. (including screen magnification software, Cantonese and English voice synthesizer software, and Easy Dots, a Chinese input software customised for the visually impaired.) The workstations are available in :
1. Aberdeen Public Library
2. Chai Wan Public Library
3. Cheung Chau Public Library
4. City Hall Public Library
5. Fa Yuen Street Public Library
6. Fanling Public Library
7. Hong Kong Central Library
8. Kowloon Public Library
9. Lai Chi Kok Public Library
10. Lockhart Road Public Library
11. Ma On Shan Public Library
12. Mui Wo Public Library
13. Ngau Chi Wan Public Library
14. Peng Chau Public Library
15. Quarry Bay Public Library
16. Sai Kung Public Library
17. Sha Tin Public Library
18. Shek Tong Tsui Public Library
19. Sheung Shui Public Library
20. Shui Wo Street Public Library
21. South Kwai Chung Public Library
22. Tai Hing Public Library
23. Tai Po Public Library
24. Tin Shui Wai Public Library
25. To Kwa Wan Public Library
26. Tseung Kwan O Public Library
27. Tsing Yi Public Library
28. Tsuen Wan Public Library
29. Tuen Mun Public Library
30. Yuen Long Public Library
Refreshable braille display devices are also available in the Hong Kong Central Library, City Hall, Kowloon, Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan, and Tuen Mun Public Libraries to meet the specific needs of readers.
3. LAN Port for Connection to the Library's Computer Network
LAN ports are provided in the Hong Kong Central Library and Basic Law Library for readers to connect their portable computers to the library's computer network for Internet browsing.
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