This is a small workshop area for the production of www pages and for the preparation of individual or group work. Apart from software, there are some books, magazines and CD-Roms available. The public can also sit the practical exam for the Diploma of Basic Skills in Information Technologies.

There are 2 computers adapted for the blind and visually impaired.

Available Software:

• Office
  
• Photoshop
  
• Front Page
  
• Studio MX (Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Freehand)
  
• AutoCad
  
• Premiere
• Acrobat Reader
• Winrar
  

Available equipment:

• Scanner
  
• Colour printer
  
• Black and white printer
  
• Two computers for users with special needs (Braille, voice synthesiser, screen reader)
  
• Braille printer
  
• Video (scanning)
  
• CD-Rom Recorder
  
• CD-Roms, books and magazines filed by theme
  

Workshops

Media Library proposes a series of workshops that will allow you to explore various informatics tools and the new technologies.

• Microsoft Office
  
  • Microsoft Word
    
  • Microsoft Excel
    
• Internet
  
• Production of www pages
  
  • Frontpage
    
  • Dreamweaver
    
• Adobe Photoshop
  
• Platforms
  
  • Windows
    
  • Macintosh
    

[ More information about the workshops. ]

Media Library Opening Hours:

• Tuesday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  
• Weekends and bank holidays: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  
• Closed on Mondays, 1 January and 24,25 and 31 December.
  

Conditions of Use

• The Media Library is a free Pavilion of Knowledge - Ciência Viva facility.
  
  
• Computers in this area may be used by individuals.
  
  
• The Media Library assistants will provide whatever support you may need.
  
  
• The CD-ROMS may be viewed without charge. Depending on the number of users, this does not require prior booking. Only Media Library CD-ROMs can be used.
  
  
• Magazines and books may be viewed free of charge.
  
  
• There are also workstations with different software programmes which give the user the resources necessary to extract the greatest benefit from information and communication technologies.
  
  
• Users must inform the Assistant if they wish to change computers.
  
  
• Users may not save documents without the knowledge of the Media Library assistant.
  
  
• Files must be saved and printed up to half an hour before closing.
  
  
• Printouts must be paid. Each black and white printout costs €0,20 and each colour printout 0,50€. Printouts on transparencies will only be made on transparencies bought at the Pavilion bookshop.
  
  
• Users are not allowed to alter computer configurations or applications - if you need software that is not already installed, ask the Media Library assistant.
  
  
• Users should treat the equipment with care, notify the assistant immediately of any problems that may arise and not use the equipment further.
  
  
• Computers may not be reserved in advance.
  
  
• Users are advised not to leave belongings in the Media Library while they are absent.
  
  
• Food and drinks may not be consumed in the equipment area.
  
  
• Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
  
  
• The use of the resources available for unlawful purposes is not permitted. Infractors will not be allowed any further use. If the infraction is repeated, entry will be denied.
  
  
• The Pavilion may reserve the right of admittance and access in case of abusive behaviour.