In the Community Computing Centre (CCC)
The Community Computing Centre (CCC) is open for public computer use, device help, and assisted photocopying. To enable physical distancing, the Multimedia Studio is not available at this time.
Using a Public Computer
Twelve PC computers with MS Office software are available for drop-in use in the CCC. You may drop in at any time for up to three hours each day. (Your three hours may be spread out over multiple sessions). If you have any questions, please check in with staff at the CCC desk before sitting at a computer. Please note: computers shut down 15 minutes before closing time each day.
Scanners are available for use with the public computers. You are welcome bring your own items to use with our public computers, such as headphones.
Printing from the CCC
WVML card holders can print while using a public computer. CCC staff will add any charges to your Library account and you can pay them online by logging into wvml.ca, selecting your name at the top right, and then selecting Fees under My Borrowing.
Print and photocopy charges (per page): .25 for black & white, .50 for colour.
Printing from Home
Send your printing to the Library with PrinterOn, a wireless service that lets you send files from anywhere. Please use the email address associated with your Library account or your printing may be delayed. No cancellations or modifications are allowed.
Photocopying
There is a self-serve photocopier available on the Main Floor of the Library and a staff-assisted photocopier in the CCC.
Tech Help
For computer and device help, you can contact us and check out our events calendar for our many programs, including one-on-one Device Clinics.
What we can help with:
- Access to technology
- Basic troubleshooting
- Instruction on specific skills (“How do I…?”)
- Sharing resources to support further learning
- Making recommendations for library programs
What we can’t help with:
- Full service technical support (e.g., complete hardware/software set up or repair)
- Typing or editing resumes, letters
- Troubleshooting issues with email servers
- Finding lost passwords
- Support with online banking
In The Lab
The Lab is our digital learning space where our digital experience team delivers classes, skill-building practice sessions, workshops and drop-in sessions.
Tools in The Lab support:
- Digital preservation of photographs, negatives, slides, documents
- Digital media creation of videos, podcasts, music, print and digital books, slideshows, images, infographics, web pages
- Coding robots and electronic circuitry for developing computational thinking
- Emerging technology experiences
In The Recording Studio
Our Community Recording Studio is now open!
Whether you’re a student recording audio and video for school projects, a senior recording your family oral history, or a musician, this space is for you.
The Recording Studio features a selection of industry-standard equipment and software.
Technology to Borrow
ereaders
West Vancouver Memorial Library was the first Library in Canada to lend e-readers. Borrow a Kobo with an ebook from our Library2Go collection on it! Ask at the Main Floor Help Desk.
technology kits
You can also take home a technology kit to learn about technology at home!
You can borrow:
- Virtual and Augmented Reality Kits
- Raspberry Pi Kits
- MaKey MaKey Kits
- Sphero Kits
- Wolverine Digitizer Kits
- Chromebook laptops
- Pre-loaded iPods
To borrow a kit, visit the Help Desk.
Upcoming Technology Events
Use digital media platforms to create videos, images, and so much more.
Online Library Resource Help
Learn how to access and use PressReader, OverDrive/Libby, LinkedIn Learning, Consumer Reports, Novelist, Mango Languages, and Novelist Plus in these video tutorials.