Thomas Street Creative

  HEALTH & SAFETY: WORKSTATION ERGONOMICS CHECKLIST Before you start working at the computer station, always check and adjust your office chair based on workstation ergonomics safety guidelines: Adjust the height of the office chair so that your feet are flat on the floor and thighs are horizontal.  The distance between the front of your seat pan and the back of your knee should be at least 2 cm.  Set the tilt of the seat pan to horizontal or slightly forward to your own preference, your hips should be between 90-120 degrees. Adjust the position of the backrest until a comfortable pressure is exerted on the lower back while seated. Your shoulders should be positioned behind your hips. Source:  Officewise  –  A guide to Health& Safety  –  WorkSafe Victoria

  BOOK CHOICE OF THE MONTH I've just finished this thrilling crime novel by Satu R äm ö. It is Nordic noir at its best and you won't be able to put it down... This book is now available to borrow from the Thomas Street Creative library, so please come in the library and check it out! We are looking forward to receiving the sequel which is coming out this month.  RÓSA & BJÖRK is the second book  in the Hildur trilogy by Satu  R äm ö and will be followed by the third and final installment in the winter this year.

  HOW TO GUIDE: SETTING UP HARDWARE How to connect a mouse with a wireless receiver. Here is a very useful and simple guide for setting up your wireless mouse. It is easy as these 5 simple steps - you can't go wrong! 

  ACCEPTABLE USAGE OF COMPUTERS IN THE LIBRARY Please read these guidelines about computer usage before you start. Users of Thomas Street Creative computers must have a current membership of the library and have their library card present when using the computer facilities. Access to the computers and internet are free of charge, however time limit of 1 hour per booking applies. The computer facilities are available during opening hours of the  library. All patrons are responsible for ensuring the privacy of their personal details while accessing the internet. Unacceptable behaviour or misuse of the computer facilities will lead to suspension of the library card and access to library resources. Unacceptable behaviour includes intentional damage to the equipment, inappropriate use of email services, loading unauthorised software applications, downloading or viewing offensive materials such as  ‘Restricted material' as defined by the Western Au...