Internet Access

Public internet stations are available to Prince George and area residents with a valid library card for a one hour period each day. Visitors and tourists will be issued a guest pass upon showing proof of address. These internet stations are available on a first come, first served basis. Printing is available from internet stations for $.20 per page.

The Library is a Commmunity Access Centre [CAP].

Internet Policy [Section 5.13 of Library Policy Manual]

5.13 The Library considers Internet information resources an extension of our material collections.

5.13.1 Free Internet access will be made available at the Library.

5.13.2 Library staff will feature links from the website that offer useful and reliable information to Library users.

5.13.3 Websites reached by means of links posted on the Library’s website may lead to other links not reviewed by staff. The Library takes no responsibility for the results of browsing the Internet.

5.13.4 The Library is not responsible for the content or quality of information retrieved over the Internet.

5.13.5 The same confidentiality standards and procedures that apply to other Library transactions will apply to the use of Internet resources.

5.13.6 Patrons are prohibited from using Library Internet stations for illegal, actionable or criminal purposes or to seek access into unauthorized places. Infringement of copyright is prohibited. The Library assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect damage arising from the use or its connection to Internet services.

5.13.7 The Library reserves the right to limit Internet usage.

5.13.7.1 This limit is based on bandwidth capacity, budget, and other operational requirements.

5.13.7.2 Individual patrons may be restricted from Internet usage based on behaviour as defined in Section 2.2.1.4 and 2.5.2.

Word Processing

There are two stand alone word processing stations for public use. The Prince George Public Library provides free access to OpenOffice software and printing is available for $.20 per page with a copy card.

Wireless Access

With the booming trend in laptop ownership and a growing demand for access to electronic resources in public locations, the public library has increased their role in providing access to the internet. Your library card now gets you two free hours a day of continuous wireless internet service. Visitors and tourists will be issued a guest pass upon showing proof of address.