Visitor computers and printing

Use of the computers is free. You can use a computer whenever there is one available. You cannot reserve one in advance. 

The libraries provide customer computers for various purposes, including workstations, quick-stop computers, and Vaski customer terminals, in which are available at all locations. 

Access to the workstations is limited to a maximum of 2 hours.  Quick-stop computers are available for 20 minutes and are intended for quick access. 

Laptops are also available for use in some libraries.

Using the computers

When a computer is available, you can access it by pressing any key. 

For workstations and quick-stop machines, you can see how much time you have on the counter in the top corner of the screen. The session is discontinued after the computer’s  time limit. When the time is up, the session closes automatically: the computer closes all open programs and deletes all data.

If you want to stop using the computer before the time is up, press the sign-out button on the time counter. Your data will be automatically deleted when you log out.

Staff will guide you with using the computers if necessary. If you encounter problems during the self-service hours at your local libraries, contact the main library's customer service during its opening hours.

Take care of Data security and privacy

• Handle your own log in information and passwords with care.
• Do not leave your printed or copied papers in printers or on desks.
• Web browsers on customer computers do not store your browsing history. Any data stored on the machine during use is automatically deleted when you sign-out or restart the computer.
• To end your session, press the sign-out button.

Printing, scanning, and copying are available on the library's multifunctional devices. To utilize the MFP, a library card and an ID number are required.

The MFP enables printing from library workstations or personal devices.

Scans may be saved as PDF files on your own memory stick or transmitted to the email address associated with your library card.

There are instructions next to the workstations on how to choose the right printer and where to pick up your printed documents. Printing is also possible during the library's self-service hours.

Pricing

The price for printing and copying includes paper and VAT. Printing on your own paper is not possible.

Scanning to a memory stick or e-mail is free of charge.

Prices per page

The library's wireless client network is called Turku-Open.

You can log on to the network with a monthly changing universal password. The passwords are available at the customer service desks.