Australian Law Librarian's Symposium 2004

Internet Services

Due to limitations at University House, there will be no general Internet access available for delegate use during the Symposium. Delegates have to option of purchasing access via wireless Internet access via the Australian National University, or using local Internet cafes and other publicly available Internet terminals.

Wireless Internet Access

Wireless internet access will be available from University House, Australian National University during the period of the Symposium. As the ANU will be charging the Australian Law Librarians' Group on a user-pays system for this service, delegates who wish to use the wireless system will need to pay an access fee of $55 per person (including GST), payable in advance. Delegates will supplied with passwords and other relevant information with their registration package.

To register for wireless Internet access, please complete the wireless Internet registration form, and send with your payment to:

2004 Australian Law Librarians' Symposium (Internet)
GPO Box 677
Canberra ACT 2600

Payment by cheque or money order only. Please make cheques/money orders payable to 2004 Australian Law Librarians' Symposium.

Delegates wishing to use the wireless service will require their own wireless-enabled laptop or handheld computer (PDAs), and should consult the information provided by the ANU on the required system specifications. The Symposium Organising Committee regrets that we are unable to provide technical advice on the installation and operation of wireless components.

Internet Cafes and Other Internet Access

In addition to the wireless Internet service offered by the ANU, delegates may also access the Internet at the following Internet cafes and libraries

ACT Public Library - Civic
Address: East Row, Canberra City (Located in Civic Bus Interchange)
No. of Computers: 7 terminals
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs, 10am-5:30pm, Fri, 10am-7pm, Sat, 9:30am-5pm
Cost: Free
Bookings: Book ahead up to 2 days or call ahead (suggest 6 hours min) to book access in 1 hour blocks - 6205 9033

ACT Public Library - Dickson
Address: Dickson Shopping Centre (15 mins from Civic Bus Interchange on Route 38 via ACTION bus service)
No. of Computers: 6 terminals
Cost: Free
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-5:30pm, Sat, 9:30am-5pm
Bookings: Call ahead (suggest 6 hours min) to book access in 1 hour blocks - 6205 9000

ACTEWAGL Shopfront
Address: City Walk (near historic Carousel)
No. of Computers: 5 terminals
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm, Sat, 9am-1pm
Cost: $3.00 per half hour (Each session includes free DASH Cappuccino or Hot Chocolate valued at $3.00).

The Barracks - Internet access
Address: Alinga St, Civic Bus Interchange (Downstairs next to The Pancake Parlour)
No. of Computers: 25 terminals
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun, 9am-12pm
Cost: $2.50 per half hour

Cafe Cactus
Address: Corner Bunda and Mort Sts, Canberra City
Opening Hours: Mon-Wed, 8am-8.30pm, Thurs, 8am-10pm, Fri, 8am-12am, Sat, 9.30am-12am, Sun, 9.30am-9pm
Cost: 20c per minute or $10 per hour.

Canberra Backpackers
Address: 7 Akuna St, Canberra City
No. of Computers: 5 terminals
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun, 7am-9pm
Cost: $3.00 per half hour

National Library of Australia
Address: Parkes Place, Barton
No. of Computers: Internet facilities are available on all terminals in the Main Reading Room with e-mail available on selected terminals.
Cost: Free
Opening Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9am-9pm, Fri-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1:30-5pm

Newsagency 1
Address: Jolimont Centre, Northbourne Avenue, City
No. of Computers: 4 terminals
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat, 8am-7pm
Cost: $2.50 per quarter hour or $6 per hour