Toronto (Monday, January 4, 2010) Toronto Public
Library is pleased to announce that all branches are now equipped with free wireless
internet access to meet demand from customers coming to the library with
personal wireless devices. Customers may connect in any library branch with
their laptop, smartphone or any other electronic device that supports the
technology.
“Wireless
internet connectivity benefits everyone, from students who meet and collaborate
on assignments, to newcomers and job seekers who can connect to valuable
information, to emerging entrepreneurs looking for small business solutions,”
said City Librarian Jane Pyper. “Offering free wireless service at our branches
brings us one step closer to achieving our goal of expanding access to
technology for all.”
Other ways Toronto Public Library is broadening
access to technology and online services include:
- New and
improved website coming in 2010 (more user-friendly and searchable) - Rapidly
growing collection of downloadable e-content such as eBooks, eAudiobooks, eVideos
and music titles - Continued
focus on online databases that connect users to current and archived
content from a wide variety of newspapers and magazines, as well as
research databases such as the complete Shakespeare collection and Oxford
English Dictionary - Reaching
out to more people through online communities and popular social
networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter - Offering more
computer and internet training programs that are hands-on and free
Toronto Public
Library is the world's busiest urban public library system. Every year, more
than 16 million people visit our 99 branches and borrow almost 30 million
items. To learn more about Toronto Public Library, visit our website at www.torontopubliclibrary.ca or call Answerline at
416-393-7131.
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Media
Contact:
Michelle Chau
416-397-5936