The library is also working with volunteers to create community based net sites for the

suburbs. These sites feature events, advice (e.g., for gardeners) and list companies in the

area. The library is also working with the University Library on an images project.

Another library sponsored project is the Tampere history project

(http://www.history.tampere.fi/main.htm) where people can write their own biographies

and memoirs online. There are twenty volunteers, mainly senior citizens, who are

involved in this project. It is used as a specific example of why people should learn to

use the Internet. 

A business card is to be available in the autumn, which will connect the library s LMS

Pallas with the card system, and will allow parking and entrance to swimming pools as

well as library membership. This is a city only card, and will not be a  smart  card.

The library is responsible for Netti Nysse, the Internet bus that provides access and

training to the people of Tampere. There are 10 computers on the bus, which uses

microwave technology for connection to the Internet. Four library staff members 

provide training. The bus seats 10 15 people, and is used at festivals and special events,

as well as at a regular timetable of stops.

The transaction end of e government is not an issue in Finland, with 95 percent of all

bills paid through banks using ATMs. 

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