Computing in the Library
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- Computers
- Printers
- VUprint
- Wireless Access
- Off-Campus Access
- Faxes
- Photocopiers
- Transparencies
- Microphones & Presentation Mice
- Policies
- Troubleshooting Tips
Computers
Hardware: There are 10 public workstations available for use in the library, one of which is a stand-up terminal on the 1st Floor. They are Dell Optiplex 755 with 2.66 GHz processors, 3 GB RAM, 16x DVD+/-RW, with Vista.
Software Available: Microsoft Office 2007 (including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, InfoPath, and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat 7.0, RecordNow Plus (CD Burning Software), and 3 databases (SDC Platinum 3.2, Lexis-Nexis Research Software, and Datastream Advance 4.0). For more info on these databases, please see the Databases page.
Browsers: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox
Hardware: Two USB 2.0 ports are easily accessible on the front of each computer for use with portable thumb drives. They also have CD-R/RW and DVD-R/RW burners.
Printers
There are three black and white printers in the library and one color printer. There are also other printers available in the Owen Print Center located in the OGSM lobby right outside the library entrance. See library staff at the Service Desk or Owen IT staff if you need assistance adding a printer to your laptop.
| Printer | Location in Library | Tone | Use For | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilimanjaro | 1st Floor by Computers | Black & White | High speed, Duplex, up to size 11x17 | Free for Owen community $.04/page for VU community $.10 for visitors |
| Matterhorn | 2nd Floor in elevator alcove | Black & White | High speed, Duplex, up to size 11x17 | Free for Owen community $.04/page for VU community $.10 for visitors |
| Blanc | Behind the Service Desk, ask for assistance | Black & White | High speed, transparencies, special paper, up to size 11x17 | Free for Owen community $.04/page for VU community $.10 for visitors $1.00 per transparency |
| Whitney_Color | Behind the Service Desk, ask for assistance | Color | Color printouts, transparencies, up to 8.5x11 | $.50 per page $1.00 per transparency |
VUprint
For information on VUprint, please see the VUprint wiki.
Wireless Access
The library, as well as the rest of Management Hall, is fully covered with 802.11 a/b/g wireless. For more information about VU's wireless internet access, please see ITS Wireless.
Off-Campus Access
Many of the electronic resources that the library subscribes to are available off campus. For more information on specific resources, please see individual resources on the Databases A-Z page.
If you are experiencing difficulty in accessing resources from off-campus, take a look at the Troubleshooting page.
Faxes
There is a fax machine at the Service Desk for Owen student use. Instructions are posted, and blank cover sheets are available.
Photocopiers
There are three black and white photocopiers in the library - two downstairs and one upstairs in the elevator alcove. They take change, dollar bills, and if you have money on your VU ID card, you can swipe your card, too. Photocopies are $.10/page. If you need to make change, please see someone at the Service Desk.
Transpariences
Transparencies are for sale at the Service Desk. They can be used in the photocopiers or in the printers. Black and white copies are $.25 each. Color copies are $1.00 each.
Microphones & Presentation Mice
Wireless microphones for use in Averbush Auditorium in OGSM are available to be checked out at the Service Desk. Also, USB enbaled wireless presentation mice with laser pointers can also be checked out at the Service Desk.
Policies
Troubleshooting Tips
If you encounter problems while trying to use library resources, equipment, or if you need technology assisntance in general, please see our Troubleshooting Tips page.