Technology Services
Kirkwood Public Library offers a plethora of technologies for your use. Among those services listed below, the Library also offers access to computers for public use with internet access and Microsoft Office 2013, Adobe Acrobat and Creative Suite 6. AWE Early Literacy Stations and an interactive floor projection offers children educational games and activities. Teens can enjoy gaming consoles and computers. Self check-out machines allow for patrons to checkout and renew items, view held items and pay fines via credit card.
The Library is always looking for new technologies to implement which will engage and enhance the user experience at the Library. To suggest a new technology, please contact the Director of Technology & Online Services.
Grab-a-Geek
Grab-a-Geek has gone remote! With our doors closed, we are expanding service to include help through remote sessions and phone calls. You may choose to get help via Google Meet or Zoom* in which screen sharing can be used or phone call.
Our signature technology service, Grab-a-Geek offers scheduled one-on-one training sessions with one of our dedicated, knowledgeable and friendly staff. We assist with a variety of technology topics including OverDrive, Kanopy, Hoopla, Microsoft Word, Windows, MAC, phones, tablets, and other devices, and more!
For questions please contact (314) 821 5770, Option 5 or fill out our online form below. Once your appointment request has been submitted, we will contact you to set up the appointment.
* Google account not required for desktop users (Android and iOS users must download and sign into the Google Meet app). Zoom account not required. No microphone or webcam needed. You will have the option to call in during the meeting. Only a screenshare option will be used, staff will have NO control over your machine.
Grab -a- Geek Request Form
Drop-In IT
Drop-In IT is temporarily unavailable until further notice.
Simply “drop in” for help with computers, the internet, tablets and other technologies. No appointment necessary.
- Wednesdays 2 – 4 PM
- Saturdays 10 AM – Noon
Computer Classes & Outreach
While no formal computer classes are offered at this time, check out our Tech Savvy Series of events. Please contact the Director of Technology & Online Services at (314) 821 5770 x 1027 for questions or to request technology outreach. For technology training and assistance please refer to Grab-a-Geek and Drop-In IT listed above.
VHSaaS is temporarily unavailable until further notice.
Library staff can now convert your old VHS, VHS-C, 8mm, and MiniDV cassette tapes as well as 8mm and Super 8 reels* to a digital format. Best of all, this service is absolutely free!
This service is open to everyone and we allow up to three (3) items to be dropped off at one time. New users are required to sign an agreement. Items are logged when they are brought it and picked up to ensure the return of your material. Materials are converted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Time estimates can be provided, but are not guaranteed.
Conversion of materials can be provided in the following ways:
- Transferred to a DVD, playable on a home DVD player capable of playing DVD-R discs.
- Transferred to a USB or other external storage device**
- Transferred for editing***, then to DVD or USB
* Only non-copyrighted materials may be converted.
** For conversions requested as digital files a USB (or other external storage device) with at least 32 GB of storage space must be provided. These files are often too large to be put on a disc. Please note that 8mm tapes will only be converted to USB, DVD conversion is no longer available.
*** Staff can train on the editing process and assist if necessary, however, staff will not perform the editing process for patrons. An appointment may be necessary. If you would like to take the files with you for editing on your own equipment, please provide a USB drive with at least 32 GB of storage space.
DVD-R discs are available free of charge. Library staff will make up to 1 copy (in addition to the original conversion) of a disc. If more copies are desired please provide additional DVD-R discs.
View our policy here and contact the Library at (314) 821-5770, ext 1027 for more information.
3D Printing
Our 3D Print Binder is now entirely online! Select a category below to see what models we offer, then use the 3D Print submission form below to make your request.
3D models can be submitted using the form below. Models are printed on a first come, first serve basis. Please refer to the Library's 3D Printing Policy for more details. The cost is $0.25 for every 15 minutes of printing. All models are printed in PLA (polylactic acid). Staff can typically adjust the scale, layers and density in order to accommodate cost.
For those who would like to have an object 3D printed, but do not want to design or find your own models, look through our 3D Print Binder for a selection of models with available to print. The binder features dozens of models with set prices from which to choose. Contact us at (314) 821-5770, Option 5 for more information.
For more information about 3D Printing technology, refer to this guide.
The following colors are available for printing. Please indicate, at the time of submission, our top three color choices. Some colors have limited quantities and may not include enough filament to print an entire model. If you do not indicate color choices at the time of your request, library staff will pick one for you.
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Submit Your 3D Print Request
Printing
All Library PCs offer access to printing. For printing from the Library’s wireless network, or the computer lab Mac computers, see the next section on Mobile Printing.
Kirkwood Library Card holders are entitled to $7.50 worth of free prints annually. Non-Kirkwood Library Card holders and guest users are not entitled to free printing. Printing can be performed from any of the public computers and can be released at the Self-Service Print Station, located near the computer lab. Mobile Print users and guest users should see a staff member at the Customer Service or Information Services Desk. Printing is also available from the Children’s Room for pick-up at the Youth Services Desk.
Cost:
Black & White – $0.10/page
Color – $0.30/page
Mobile Printing
Send documents and other items to the Library for printing through our Mobile Print service.
Upload files to the Online Printing Portal
Click here for a list of supported file types.
Forward an email attachment to:
- kpl-public-bw@printspots.com for Black & White ($0.10/page), or
- kpl-public-color@printspots.com for Color ($0.30/page)
Download the PrinterOn App
Large Format Printing
* At this time, Large Format Print requests are available for users with a library card and are payable via a credit card. Prints will be available for Curbside Pickup. *
The Library also offers access to a large format printer, capable of printing up to 36 inches wide and up to 10 feet in length. The cost of which is broken down based on type and width of the paper used.
Available papers types include: standard, heavyweight and glossy paper in 24 and 36 inch rolls.
Cost: $0.25 sq/ft for standard paper | $0.50 sq/ft for heavyweight | $0.60 sq/ft for glossy
Download our pricing rubric to see how much your job will cost.
Please inquire with the Technology Desk to use the large format printer or call (314) 821 5770, Option 5.
Large Format Print Request Form
Copy, Scan and Fax
The Library offers access to a black & white and color copy machine which can copy letter and legal sized documents. The copy machine in located near the Information Services desk.
Cost: $0.10/page – Black & White | $0.30/page – Color
Faxing can be done at the Simple Scan Station, or with Library staff members. Cover sheets can be provided by Library staff upon request.
Cost: Free for local and long distance; $.50 per page for international; $.50 per page to receive faxes.
