Utilities available in the library
Main Library
Loaning and returning automats
We recommend using the automats when loaning and returning. The library staff will always instruct in the use of the automats when needed.
Computers and internet
The downstairs reading room and the Knowledge and Skills section have computers with access to the internet, Microsoft Office software and the library’s e-resources. There are information search computers around the Main Library, which can be used to access the web library. The Main Library also has free wifi.
Copying, printing and scanning
There is a multifunction copier in the 1st floor newspaper and magazine room. Printing is available from the computers in the Knowledge and Skills section on the 1st floor and from the computers in the newspaper and magazine room. See the price list here.
You can also use the multifunction copier in the reading room to scan files into PDF format. There is also a scanner on the computers in the Knowledge and Skills section. Scanning is free of charge if it does not involve printing.
Digitization room
The equipment in the upstairs digitization room allows you to convert to digital format:
- VHS and VHS-C tapes (only by burning to DVD)
- photos
- slides
- 135 type kino films
- 120 type roll films
- 110 mm negatives
- LPs
- cassette tapes
You can reserve a digitization room for up to four hours at a time. There are clear instructions on how to get started and staff are on hand to help if needed. The digitization of audio and video recordings is real-time, so please allow plenty of time. Use is free of charge, but you will need to bring your own DVDs, memory sticks and other supplies or buy them from the library. See the price list here.
Reserve the digitization room by phone (044 793 4531) or via e-mail (kirjasto@rauma.fi).
Microfilm room
The microfilm room in the 2nd floor of the Main Library is a place to read microfilms and microcards. Read more on the Library Resources page.
Music
There is an electric piano upstairs in the Main Library, which can be played with headphones. There is also a CD player upstairs, which can be used to listen to music with headphones. A suitcase LP player is also available. The LP player can be used to digitize LPs as well.
Branch libraries
- Computers, paid printing and copying
- Kourujärvi library also has an electric piano and a loanable rollator
- Lappi library also has a loaning automat, a scanner, a loanable stroller and an elevator
- Free wifi at Kourujärvi, Lappi and Pyynpää libraries
