Internet Access

Customers can utilize the library’s Internet to access the World Wide Web to obtain information from around the world. The Public Library Service of the Virgin Islands provides access to the Internet as an additional source of information, to satisfy the educational, recreational, informational and cultural needs of the public.

Process

Step 1: Customer would have to visit the Public Library and enquire about using the Internet.

Step 2: Customer must sign the time schedule book at the Circulation Desk. (Customer is served on a walk-in, first come basis.)

Step 3: Customer must present any external storage device to library staff at the Circulation to be scanned for viruses.

Step 4: Customer would then physically access the computers that are designated for the database in the Public Library. If the designated is in use then the customer must wait until one becomes available. We ask that all patrons be reasonable in their requests for Internet access. Customers who have been at a computer terminal for more than one (1) hour may be asked to give up their spot if all other terminals are being used and other patrons are waiting. That customer will be allowed to sign for another time.

Step 5: Customer would then browse the Internet for information. The customer would have the option to print if needed.

Step 6: Customer would go to the Circulation Desk to pay after using the Internet or printing.

Related Fee(s)

Internet service to primary and tertiary students and college students with a valid school ID is free.

Internet service to other customers is charged at a very low rate of $1.50 for 30 minutes. A minimum fee of .50 cents is charged to all customers who use the Internet for ten minutes or less. The patron's time is calculated from the moment he/she actually starts using the system (waiting time is not included).

Supporting Documents

Student ID

Method of Applying

In person.

Turn Around Time

Immediately

Additional Notes

Customer who had been at a computer terminal for more than one (1) hour may be asked to give up their spot if all other terminals are being used and other customers are waiting. That customer will be allowed to sign for another time.

It must be noted that although the Internet is a great source of information not all sources accessed there are accurate, complete or current. Users are encouraged to be good information consumers by evaluating the validity, integrity, currency and authority of information accessed via the Internet to ensure that it is credible.

Users under the age of 14 must obtain a parent or guardian consent and signature before their first usage of the Internet. As with other library materials, a child's access to the Internet is the responsibility of the parent/legal guardian. All users under 8 must be supervised by a parent or guardian when accessing the Internet.

Users shall not turn on nor shut down the computer.

 

Department Contact Information

Library Services

Flemming Street
Road Town, Tortola
Virgin Islands (British) VG1110

Business Hours:

Road Town Library
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m.

Anegada Community Library
Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m.

East End Community Library
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m.

Jost Van Dyke Community Library
Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Virgin Gorda Community Library
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 
Email Address: dlibraryservices@gov.vg

Road Town Library - 1(284) 468-9750
Fax: 1(284) 468-3495

Anegada Community Library - 1(284) 495-9464
East End Community Library - 1(284) 468-6128
Jost Van Dyke Community Library - 1(284) 495-9054
Virgin Gorda Community Library - 1(284) 468-6534