Services
- Enquiry Service
Clients
with queries requiring in-depth research may phone in or send in their
queries via email, fax or post.
Ready Reference
Ready Reference provides
answers to brief factual questions.
Research Assistance
Persons working on SBAs or thother projects can be assisted in the area
of research techniques. Instruction in the use of the catalogues and the
Internet is also provided upon user request.
Internet Access
Clients
need their library card to access the Internet. Sessions are limited to
2 thirty-minute periods, back to back. In total, clients are allowed six
half-hour periods per day.
To
access the internet clients must follow these simple steps:
1. Scan barcode on card. If the barcode reader is unavailable, type in
barcode numbers in the left- hand box.
2.
Enter PIN number in right-hand box, then click OK.
Online Catalogue
Users may access the
library's online catalogue
(OPAC) through
the Internet.
Internet Printing/Photocopying
Photocopies can be
obtained at a cost of 25 cents per black and white page. Coloured copies
are $5.00 per page.
Patrons need their library card to access the photocopying and printing
facilities. Before patrons can photocopy or print an item, they must deposit
money on their library card. The procedure is simple:
1. Put card in slot
with the barcode facing upwards. The system then indicates how much money
is on the card. To add money, the patron simply inserts a bill of $1,
$5, $10, or $20 denomination into the currency slot. The system then displays
the new sum contained on the card.
2. Press the BLUE
button to retrieve the card. Patrons can now photocopy and/or print documents
from the Internet.
Patrons can scan their
card at anytime to obtain their account balance.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE
MACHINE DOES NOT ACCEPT COINS, NOR DOES IT PROVIDE CHANGE.
To use the photocopying
machine, simply scan your card with the barcode reader. The system then
indicates the amount of money you have on the card. You can then proceed
to photocopy as normal.
Internet Tutorials
Instruction
in Internet browsing is available on request. Enquire at the service desk.
- Services for the Physically
Challenged
There are specially
designed workstations for the mobility-impaired. Dragon Naturally Speaking
software is available for patrons who are unable to hold a mouse or manipulate
a keyboard.
- The assistive technology
software, JAWS (Job Access With Speech) is used to assist visually impaired
persons. This software is used in conjunction with Microsoft programmes
such as Word and Excel. Basically, a computer-generated voice synthesizer
reads back to the user whatever he/she has typed.
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- Braille,
recorded and digital talking books
are also available for the visually impaired. .
For persons with low vision, services include large print books, computer
and Internet services using screen magnifying software, and closed circuit
television (CCTV) magnification systems.
For the hearing-impaired,
the library utilises Next Talk software. This software enables hearing
impaired persons to use the telephone to communicate with library staff.
- Self Check Out Service
Outreach Programmes
Book Club
Chess Club
Scrabble Club
Community Information
Opening
Hours
Monday-Friday
8.30 am to 6.00 pm
Saturday
8.30 am to 12 noon
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Contact
Us
Port of Spain Adult Library
First Floor, National Library Building
Hart and Abercromby Streets, Port of Spain
Telephone: 1-868-623-6962,1-868-624-4466
ext.
2103, 2105, 2106, 2109
Email:adultlibrary@nalis.gov.tt
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