In the Community Computing Centre (CCC)
The Community Computing Centre (CCC) is open for public computer use and assisted photocopying. To enable physical distancing, in-person device help, meeting rooms, the Multimedia Studio, The Lab, and group study/lounge spaces are not available at this time.
Using a Public Computer
Twelve PC computers with MS Office software are available by drop-in during set times:
- 10 – 11:30 a.m.,
- 12 – 1:30 p.m.,
- 2 – 3:30 p.m., and
- 4 – 5:30 p.m.
- 6 – 7:30 p.m. (Tuesdays and Thursdays only)
Our system allows for one session of up to 90 minutes per person per day.
Document 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): .20 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. Allow up to 1 full business day for confirmation. 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.
Computer and Device Help
For computer and device help, you can contact us on LibraryConnect and check out our events calendar for our many virtual programs, including one-on-one Device Clinics.
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
Technology to Borrow
video tablets
Our video tablets let you try streaming video. If you don’t have access to WiFi, the tablets have a selection of downloaded movies and TV shows.
Ask at the Accounts Desk on the main floor or place a hold in our catalogue.
ereaders
West Vancouver Memorial Library was the first Library in Canada to lend e-readers. Borrow a Kindle with pre-loaded popular titles or borrow a Kobo with an ebook from our Library2Go collection on it! Ask at the Main Floor Information 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
To borrow a kit, visit the Accounts 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 our major online services: PressReader, Overdrive/Libby, IndieFlix, lynda.com, RBdigital, Consumer Reports, Novelist, Mango Languages, Novelist Plus.
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