IT, equipment & printing

The Hive is home to a huge array of information technology and audio visual equipment which is listed below.

Please read our Acceptable Use Agreement before using the computers at the Hive

Search the catalogue

We have dedicated stations where you can search the library catalogue, archive resources and archaeology resources.

Level 0

Group study screen
Share ideas, research and discover with others! This area has a HDMI cable where you can plug in a laptop to a large 46” display allowing groups to gather and share ideas.

Two gaming zones
To help relax between studying, or to meet with friends and have a bit of fun try out one of the gaming zones. On level 0 we have two PS4 consoles for you to enjoy.

PCs
There are public access PCs with access to the internet and software applications such as Microsoft office.

Printer and copier
Level 0 has a high speed printer and a credit card top-up kiosk.

Level 1

Children’s library

PCs
There are public access PCs with access to the internet and software applications such as Microsoft office which are just for children.

Printer and copier
The children’s library has a printer/copier. The Hub also has a high speed printer/copier and top-up kiosk, which is the only one in the building that takes cash.

Level 2

PCs
There are public access PCs with access to the internet and software applications such as Microsoft office.

Printer and copier
The Explore the Past area has a high speed printer/copier.

Level 3

PCs
There are a number of public access PCs with access to the internet and software applications such as Microsoft office.

Scanner
A4 scanners are available on request.

Printer and copier
Level 3 has two high speed printers/copiers, and a credit card top-up kiosk.

Level 4

PCs
There are public access PCs with access to the internet and software applications such as Microsoft office.

 

Privacy Filters
The Hive is now offering privacy filters to all our customers in the Hub area on level 1. Privacy filters keep your personal or confidential information private when working in public places. If you wish to use a privacy filter please speak to a member of staff.