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Computer Access The Library offers numerous computer workstations for students to use. Provided below is a general FAQ (frequently asked questions) regarding computer access in the library. How can I search for books/articles in the library? Where can I find online articles? Can I use my laptop? I can't login to the research computers. What's wrong? Which computers will let me use Microsoft Word? Can I use Microsoft Office? How do I print? How does printing work? Does the library have wireless access? Return to the Student Services page __________________________________________________________________________
Q: Can I use the Internet/View my email? A: "Email Express" stations are available in the entry of the Library. The time limit is 10 minutes. Library Research Computers are available on the first floor just past the Reference Desk. These have Internet only and are for library research. The time limit is one hour. Computers in the Library commons area north of the staircase on the first floor require student login. These computers have Internet and Word. Remember, chatting and gaming on all computers is not allowed. Students found chatting or playing games will receive a warning. Continued misuse of Library computers will result in disciplinary actions as determined by the Dean of the Library. Back to top Back to top The Library has also provided a list of helpful
Internet links that can be accessed by visiting the library's
online
subject guide. A: To use a laptop on campus, whether wireless or through open ports in the Library, you must first log in once using your student i.d. and password (see next FAQ for details) on a hard-wired campus computer, e.g. in the Library or a lab. Once you log in, you will immediately be prompted to change your password. Then the student i.d. and new password will allow you to use the campus wireless or library open ports. This log in and changing of the password must be done at the start of each semester. Laptops that have a network card can use the open ports on the 2nd floor of the Library. These are located on five of the long tables and are marked with large blue dots. Ethernet cables may be checked out at the Circulation Desk on the second floor. There is no wireless network in the Library at this time. Wireless is only available outside either in the front of the building on the Quad or behind it in the patio area. Back to topQ: I can't login to the Computer Commons computers. What's wrong? A: The Library's login procedure is the same as the computer labs on campus. When you use one of the computers in the commons area (north of the staircase on the first floor) or connect to the network using your laptop, you will be prompted to input your user ID and your password. Your user ID is your eight-digit student ID number (without the @ sign) and your password is your six digit birth date (mmddyy) . Example: Q: Which computers will let me use Microsoft Word? Can I use Microsoft Office? A: Only the computers in the Computer Commons (north of the staircase on the first floor) have Microsoft Word installed. If you need to use any other Microsoft Office programs, you will have to go to the computer labs located in room 317 (in the 300 building) or 511 (in the 500 building). Back to top Printing costs $.10 per page. You may add money to your card as you need it. The Circulation Desk on the first floor will make change for you if needed. If you need to print a Word document that does not require editing or any other additional work, you may use the Quick Print station located next to the Reference Desk. The Library print card is required for printing. Printing in the
computer labs on campus (Rooms 317 or 511, etc.) requires a campus print account.
For this you must go to the bookstore and put money a print account.
Bring the receipt to the computer labs. Printing is 4 cents per page. A: When you
have your document ready for printing, click print as you normally would
and note the number located on the
top left corner of your computer monitor. This number will be displayed
on the touch screen monitor located at the print station near the Library Research computers.
By selecting your computer number, your print requests will be displayed
and you will be prompted to insert your print card. A: While the library does not have its own wirelesss Internet access, in October 2005, Academic Computing Technologies (ACT) launched a program that would provide students with wireless Internet access on campus. The wireless "hotspots" are located in the quad near the LLRC and the 100 building as well as the patio area near the 700 building. Wireless Internet can be accessed through laptops using a standard FCNet login and a single user can stay connected for 5 hours per login.Please keep in mind that wireless Internet connection has no built-in security that protects users from malicious computer programs, spyware and adware. Computers using wireless connections should be protected against viruses, intrusions and pop-up advertisements. Furthermore, users should refrain from transmitting personal information over a wireless connection. Back to top Most recent revision: Thursday, September 21, 2006 | |||||||||||||||||
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