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Booking a computer at your local library has just become even easier. People can now book a session on any library computer in a Warwickshire Library online, 24/7 by using their own library membership card.

The new service is already seeing 600 bookings a week and customers are already starting to feel benefits such as

· Pre-booking a computer session remotely via the internet at http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/bookalibrarypc.
· Avoiding queues to use the library computers when going to the library
· Facility to book up for next session when using a library computer
· Easier to book a convenient time (internet provide access to booking calendar)
· Members can cancel or edit bookings remotely

Bill Fleming, Principal Librarian said
“Warwickshire Library and Information Service is continually looking for ways of improving and developing our services. With this internet booking system we are increasing choice and access for all our library computer users.”