20 Oct 2008

Activity 7

ICT Access In Local Library

The central library in Northampton city centre has an extensive ICT suite which allows members of the public to access the internet. When I visited the library to find out about their ICT facilities, I was told how it has changed people lives.

The library offers 20 internet access for £1. This allows people to check email, check online banking and just browse the net. By having the library in the centre of town, people are able to shop and then go in and use the service at a charge. This has had a large impact on the usage and financial income to the library. By having this charge, the service is able to be improved to pay for better resources and more equipment for use by the public in the library.

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