Services

Computers & Internet

We offer free computer & wireless Internet service in the library. Library cardholders and guests are entitled to up to 1 hour of free computer use per day, or unlimited wireless.

The use of our public computers and public wireless access are governed by the SCL Computer Use Policy.

Our library computers have the following software installed:

• Microsoft Office 2010 (complete Office suite)
• Web browsers: Internet Explorer/Firefox/Chrome
• Windows Media Player
• Windows Picture & Fax Viewer
• Windows Messenger
• Adobe Reader
• USB ports

Files accessed on our public computers can be saved to our Public Folder. The public folder is cleared regularly, so please backup your work elsewhere (e-mail or USB key).

For more information about our wireless network (called Library-Public), see Services - Wifi. Wireless printing is also available. Go to http://wifiprint.scl and download the appropriate launcher for your computer.

Interlibrary Loans

Are you looking for an older title (published more than a year ago)? We may be able to borrow it from another library on your behalf. To make an interlibrary loan request...
 

Interlibrary loans can take a long time, depending on the item's availability and how far it has to travel. We thank you for your patience in waiting (on average 3-6 weeks, sometimes longer), and will notify you when your requested title arrives. When you are called, your item can be picked up at the end of the Self Pick-Up Holds area.

While most libraries lend books for a two-week period, many do not loan movies, music or other formats - it is up to the lending library to set these policies. We will do our best to find the item you're looking for!

Purchase Suggestions

To suggest a title:

We consider all requests for new materials, weighing them against our existing collections, other requests, budget guidelines, and our Collection Development Policy.

Selection can be a long process, depending on publishing dates and availability through our suppliers.  We thank you for your patience. If you leave your library card information when you request a title, we will put it on hold for you when it arrives.

If what you are looking for is an older title (published more than a year ago), we can try to borrow it from another library on your behalf, through an Interlibrary Loan.

Room Bookings

We have rooms which are available for free bookings for group study, meetings, or events. Please see the Room Bookings page for more information.

Exam Proctoring

Need someone to supervise a written or online exam for a distance education course or professional certification? We proctor exams at the library at the following rates:
 

Tours & Visits

Tours

Do you have a group you would like to bring to Strathcona County Library? Or perhaps you just moved to the area and you would like to know what services the library can offer you. A library staff member would be happy to show you around and help you find the collections and areas that interest you.

Visits

Outreach Visits
Does your health or physical condition prevent you from coming to the library? Let our Outreach Volunteers bring the library to your home. Volunteers select and deliver materials, free of charge, once every two weeks. If you or someone you know could benefit from this service, please call our Outreach Coordinator at (780) 410-8600.

Interested in becoming an Outreach Volunteer? See our Volunteer section for more details!

Grade 5 Visits
We also offer tours for school classes and daycares, and our Youth Services department does Grade 5 visits.

Staff at our Information Desks can give you suggestions, and direct you to the most appropriate library contact. To book a tour or visit, please call (780) 410-8600.

Accessibility

We are committed to providing equitable access to our materials and services. Our entire facility is wheelchair-accessible.

We offer the following tools and resources to improve access to our materials:
 

Large print books and magazines Talking books in multiple formats Described DVDs SARA reader ClearView video magnifier Outreach services for homebound patrons		DAISY readers and DAISY books from CNIB Adjustable height study and computer tables Assistive computer station with large monitor, mouse alternatives, and large-key keyboard
	We also have information about accessible services for kids: Accessible Services

If you would like assistance using any of these tools, or if you would like to know more about how the library can help you, please visit us at either of our Information Desks in person, call (780) 410-8600, or email info@sclibrary.ab.ca.

Other Language Materials

We offer materials for language learning in the following areas: