"We want to understand how popular it really is," said Timms, adding that three trial sites are charging for access while the other seven are offering it for free. The idea is provide Wi-Fi access to people in the vicinity of a library, said Timms, rather than just those who are using the PCs inside the premises.
Timms said that if the trial is a success, he would like to see Wi-Fi hot spots available at libraries across the country. "I'm very keen on the idea that every public library should be a Wi-Fi hotspot," he said. "Already 90 per cent have broadband and my department is now working on the idea of extending [the connectivity options]."
