Wi-fi hotspots will now be available in all of Edinburgh libraries, according to noodls.com.
The move, which came into place today (9 December), will affect all of the capital’s 28 libraries. The Council hopes that the technology will transform the historic buildings into modern learning facilities.
Those who want to use the service will need to log in to an online portal and will then be able to surf the web on their tablets, laptops and smartphones. Users will also be able to connect to a range of library services, such as language learning programmes and a driving theory practice test.
Talking about the move, Councillor Richard Lewis, the city’s culture and sport convener, told scotsman.com: “With over three million visitors to our libraries last year, the service is going from strength to strength and by offering free wi-fi we are adapting to user demand but also improving access to the extensive catalogue of services on offer.”
The new measures come after wi-fi was also installed into all classrooms in Edinburgh, in a £5.2 million overhaul. It has also been announced that all Edinburgh train stations will have free wi-fi by the end of 2014. Many of the city’s train stations currently offer a paid-for service.
