Computer Access and Printing

All Library locations are equipped with computer access and printing options. 


 

Wi-Fi

Free wi-fi access is available inside all five locations during open hours and in Library parking lots from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The network is called "Library" and is filtered per Idaho Code. 

Computer Access

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Computers are available for free use from open until 10 minutes before closing at all locations. View current locations and hours

Accessibility

All computers at the Library are set up with the following accessibility tools:

  • NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) allows blind and vision impaired people to access and interact with the Windows operating system and many third-party applications. User Guide
  • Microsoft Narrator reads aloud the text on your PC screen. Get Started
  • Microsoft Magnifier makes part or all of your screen bigger so you can see words and images better. Get Started 

Printing, Copying, Faxing & Scanning

  • Black and white printing and copying: $0.10 per page
  • Color printing and copying: $0.25 per page
  • Faxing: $1.00 for the first page (includes mandatory cover page) and $0.50 per additional page
  • Scanning: no charge

Printing and copying are available single- or double-sided on 8.5" x 11" (letter size) paper. The printing and copying fees listed above apply to each side of the page.

Mobile Printing

Library cardholders can upload files from anywhere on their own device anywhere for same-day printing at the Library. 

Submit Your Files Online -

  1. Go to mobileprint.boisepubliclibrary.org and sign in with your library card number and PIN.
  2. Click on "upload document" and browse to your file. 
  3. After upload is complete, click the refresh button to see that the document is in your list. 

Or Submit Your Files via Email

  1. Email or forward documents as attachments to boisepubliclibraryprint@gmail.com.
  2. Wait to receive a registration email with a link to mobileprint.boisepubliclibrary.org. Follow the link and sign in with your card number and PIN. 

Then Print Your Files at the Library - 

Whichever method you use to submit your documents, visit a Library location and sign in at the print release station with your Library card number and PIN to complete the print job. All files submitted are deleted overnight.

Supported File Types:

  • Documents:  .doc | .dot | .docx | .rtf
  • Excel:  .xls | .xlt | .xsx | .xltx | .xltm | .xlsm | .csv
  • Powerpoint:  .ppt | .pptx | .pptm | .pot | .pps | .potx | .ppsx
  • PDF:  .pdf
  • Images:  .jpg |.jpeg | .png | .bmp | .gif
  • Email:  .txt | .mht | .eml
  • Visio:  .vsd | .vss | .vst | .vdx | .vsx | .vtx | .vdw