Important Stuff

There are so many things I find important regarding the public PC environment that CCL offers, it's hard to know where to start.

However, I do consider the opportunity for people from all walks of life to have free access to computers one of the most important features. Computer hardware is beyond the financial range of many people in the community, especially those on benefits, the elderly and families with children. Software is expensive too with new and improved versions of operating systems coming onto the market constantly. Computers in libraries enable everyone to have up-to-date access to these invaluable resources.

Technology is developing at breakneck speed and it's almost impossible now to imagine a world without it. Schools use computers constantly and assignments are almost all required to be written then 'published' using Word. Families and friends are keeping in touch through email and social networking sites and people who are separated geographically can stay in contact using programmes such as Skype. Companies are using conference calls and group networks to improve staff relations and communications. Most jobs now require computer skills and up-to-date knowledge about the internet and on-line services.

Free computers in the libraries recognise the need for everyone to have the opportunity to use computers and keep up-to-date with the latest developments in technology. I feel very happy to be part of an organisation that is making this happen for people in a safe, comfortable, easily accessible environment.