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Library Computer Services & Facilities

Library Computers | Laptop Support | MacLab and NSIT Workstations | Software | Help

 

Library Computers

Where are the computers?

The majority of the over 150 WindowsXP computers the Library manages are located on the first floor of the Regenstein and Crerar Libraries. However, all library locations have computers.

Who can use these computers?

These computers require all users to log in. Please see Library Computer Access for more information.

What software is installed on the library computers?

Library computers have the following software installed: Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 3, Microsoft Word 2007, Excel 2007, PowerPoint 2007, Adobe Reader 9, PDFCreator, SSH Secure Shell, QuickTime Player, Real Player, WIndows Media Player and XnView, an image manipulation program.
More information on Office 2007.

Where can I print in the Library?

All of the computers managed by the Library are connected to the network printers. At this time, printing is not available from the NSIT WebStations.

How do I print from the Library's computers?

1. Select a printer (B&W or color).
2. Enter a name for your print job & click OK.
3. Go to the nearest network printer to release your print job. If not printed within 2 hours, the job will disappear from the print queue.
NOTE: there is a fee for printing.
More details are available here.

How do I save files?

You can save files to a USB drive, or the folder at C:\Public. Please note that the contents of this folder can be accessed by all users of a computer and all files are deleted nightly.

Where can I burn a CD?

All Library computers have DVD-RW drives that can burn CDs or DVDs

Can I listen to CDs or watch DVDs on Library computers?

Yes. All Library computers have DVD drives that can play CDs or DVDs. There is also DVD viewing equipment on the third floor of Regenstein Library, room 306. This includes a mulit-region DVD player.

Are there scanners available in the Library?

There is an 8 1/2" x 11" scanner in Crerar Library on the first floor, near the reference desk.
There are three 8 1/2" x 11" scanners on the first floor of Regenstein, near the network printing stations.
There are 11" x 17" scanners in Art Reserve (Room 420) and the Map Collection (Room 370).
Scanning using Adobe Acrobat

Laptop Support

Soup Up Your Laptop
A collection of tools to help streamline your research.

Can I connect my laptop to the campus network?

Ethernet and wireless networks are available in most of the libraries for laptop users. These networks are managed by Networking Services and Information Technologies (NSIT) and access is limited to current students, faculty, staff and alumni who have claimed their Alumni CNetID .

Can I print from my laptop?

Laptop printing is available in all Libraries. You must install software that is specific to the Library where you wish to print.

More information can be found here.
Windows Vista users: you must use the "Run as Administrator" option for the software to install correctly.

Crerar Library

Windows B&W
Windows color
Mac OS 10.4+ (Tiger and Leopard)
Mac OS 10.3 (Panther)

D'Angelo Law Library

Windows B&W
Mac OS 10.4+ (Tiger and Leopard)
Mac OS 10.3 (Panther)

Eckhart Library

Windows B&W
Mac OS 10.4+ (Tiger and Leopard) Mac OS 10.3 (Panther)

Regenstein Library

Windows B&W
Windows color
Windows Duplex B&W
Mac OS 10.4+ (Tiger and Leopard)
Mac OS 10.3 (Panther)
See instructions for setting up your laptop to use the Regenstein's double-sided printer

Social Service Administration Library

Windows B&W
Mac OS 10.4+ (Tiger and Leopard)
Mac OS 10.3 (Panther)

MacLab and NSIT Workstations

The MacLab

The Computer Science department Instructional Lab, commonly known as the MacLab, is located on the A-Level of Regenstein Library. Access is limited to current students, faculty and staff.

NSIT Web Stations

NSIT Web Stations are locted in Crerar and Regenstein Libraries and are intended for quick access to the web and email. They are not connected to network printers. Access is limited to current students, faculty and staff.

USITE Computers

NSIT provides access to productivity and statistical software on USITE computers. These are located on the A-Level of Regenstein Library and at Crerar Library.
Software available on USITE computers This list may not be current.
Access is limited to current students, faculty and staff.

Software

Does the Library support EndNote?

Yes. The Library offers workshops and consultations on using EndNote.

Does the University offer software for free or at a discount to students?

Help

Library Computers

Report problems with Library computers to the nearest service desk.

Problems with your Library account

Library accounts are managed by the Identification and Privileges Office

Problems with NSIT computers

Contact NSIT Support Line: 8:30AM to 6:00PM, Mon - Fri (773) 834-8324
OR support@uchicago.edu OR consult NSIT's Documentation and Troubleshooting page.