COMMUNITY SERVICES
Austin Public Library offers the following services to the Austin community. Please click on a topic for information on each service.
Adaptive Equipment
All public computers at the Austin Public Library have JAWS software to navigate through pages using audio. Spring 2009 we will install Magic, a screen magnifier on all the public computers. The Faulk Central Library has a computer set up with a scanner and Kurzweil 10.01 software to have text converted to speech. A stand-alone Kurzweil Reading Edge reading machine, and magnifying equipment are also available at the Faulk Central Library.
Kurzweil Reading Edge machines are also available at the Austin History Center and the Yarborough Branch.
Computer Training
Computer classes in a variety of topics are offered each month at the Little Walnut Creek, Ruiz, and Faulk Central libraries.
Computers/Internet Access
All Austin Public Library locations have public computers with Internet access. These computers also have Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access. Sign-up in person to search for information or to use e-mail. For more information:
Credit Cards
You may pay overdue charges with a credit card in person at Faulk Central, Hampton Branch at Oak Hill, Milwood, and Spicewood Springs.
Meeting Rooms
All branch libraries and the Austin History Center have meeting rooms for public use.
New Immigrants Centers/English as Second Language (ESL)
ESL videos, audio cassettes, and software are available for use at the Faulk Central, Cepeda, Little Walnut Creek, Ruiz, and St. John's New Immigrants Centers.
Photocopiers & Printers
All Library locations have printers and photocopiers available. Photocopies cost 20˘ per page. Printers are networked to computer workstations allowing the user to print out Web pages and other documents as needed. The fee is 20˘ per page for each black and white print. Color prints are $1.00 per page. Color printers are available at the Faulk Central Library, Little Walnut Creek Branch, Ruiz Branch, and St. John Branch.
Customers may not bring their own paper in for use in the copiers or the printers.
Proctoring Services
Branch managers at the following libraries will serve, time permitting, as test proctors for students taking correspondence school tests. Please call branch directly one week in advance to arrange a session. There is a proctoring fee of $25 per exam due at the time the test is given. Test takers are responsible for supplying all materials—pencils, pens, etc. A postage paid envelope must also be supplied for mailing the test.
Ruiz Branch proctors online tests.
The University of Texas at Austin and Austin Community College also offer proctoring services.
Scanner
A scanner is available at the Faulk Central Library for public use. Images can be e-mailed or saved to a floppy disk, CD-R, CD-RW, or USB media.
Tours
Reservations for group tours of the Central Library can be made by calling (512) 974-7400. Librarians will be happy to discuss your tour needs when you call.
Typewriters
The Faulk Central Library and Ruiz Branch have typewriters for public use on a first come, first serve basis. The Faulk Central library has a computer for public use with the software Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing and Typing Quick and Easy, for keyboarding/typing practice.
VICTORY Tutoring
Volunteers In Communities Tutoring Our Responsible Youth (VICTORY) is a partnership between the City of Austin and the Austin Independent School District to provide free tutoring for students in grades 1-12. Visit VICTORY's Web site.
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