Technology
The Hoover Public Library has been online since June 1, 1998. Through this web site, we hope to bring you news about what is happening at the library, answer commonly asked questions, offer resources to help you get around the Internet, and much more.
Training Center
If you want to learn about the Internet, how to use a computer, how to use Microsoft Word and Excel, or need help using our catalog system, these classes are for you. Please call 444-7747 to learn about our class schedules or click on the links provided below.
Current Class CalendarWireless Hoover Hotspot
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Technology Hub
In the Technology Hub, located on the main level, we offer eleven workstations for word processing and business automation software so patrons can type research papers, resumes, create spreadsheets, publications and projects. Patrons can print out their work on a networked color laser printer. In order for patrons to print in the library, patrons must purchase an EZ Print Card in the circulation or reference departments. Black and white prints are 10¢ and color prints are 50¢. We also provide public faxing services. Patrons can send local faxes free of charge. Patrons can send long distance faxes for $1 per page. However, we do not allow incoming faxes or international faxes.
Visual Aid
Also, thanks to a Library Services Technology Act grant from the Alabama Public Library Service, the Technology Department provides resources for our visually impaired citizens. Our adaptive technology workstation has Ruby Open Book, scanning software that allows the user to scan printed material into the computer so the print can be enlarged and read aloud to the user; Window-Eyes, software that reads aloud any information on the computer screen; and Zoom Text, software that enlarges any text on the computer screen. Zoom Text is also provided on all public PCs throughout the library. We also provide a video magnifier, which magnifies any printed material placed under the camera or that appears on the computer screen.
* Stay on top of our Internet Safety and Acceptable Use of PCs Policy/Guidelines and Procedures. * Keep yourself abreast of the library's technological innovations with our technology plan.
