Computer Use in the Library

There are a number of ways faculty, staff, students, and guests can use computers in the Halle Library. There are several open computer labs as well as wireless connections and network drops throughout the building. At the Bruce T. Halle Library, we have made it a priority to keep up with growing student demand for computers. Currently, there are more than 600 computers for student use in the library building. To accommodate all our users and their needs, we have designated the various computing areas to serve different uses.

Most of the computers in the library are only available to EMU students, faculty and staff. A valid my.emich account is required to login to the computing equipment. To see what software is available in EMU's computing labs, visit http://ict.emich.edu/service/labs/software.cfm. Six computers at the front of the Information Commons are available to the general public to search library subscription databases and government web sites. To print from the 'general public' computers, a fee must be paid.

Locations:

Information Commons (First, Second, &Third Levels)

• Library Catalog - WebVoyager
• Library Databases
• EReserves (Electronic Course Reserves)
• Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. – second and third level only

People using these computers for other purposes (e-mail, chat, etc.) will be asked to move to a different area of the building.

Computing Commons (Ground Level)

• Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• EReserves (Electronic Course Reserves)
• Web browsing
• Library Catalog - WebVoyager
• Library Databases
• E-mail and WebCaucus

Communication Commons (Second Level)

• Library catalog - WebVoyager
• Library Databases
• EReserves – Electronic Course Reserve
• Web searching
• E-mail, chat and WebCaucus

Multimedia Commons (First Level)

• Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Video capture and editing
• Graphic design software
• Large format and color printing services
• EReserves (Electronic Course Reserves)
• Web browsing
• Library Catalog - WebVoyager
• Library Databases
• E-mail and WebCaucus

Only EMU students, faculty and staff may use the Computing Commons. A valid my.emich account is required to login to the computing equipment. To see what software is available in EMU's computing labs, visit http://ict.emich.edu/service/labs/software.cfm

Services:

Library Research (Library Catalog, Library Databases and EReserves)

• Information Commons (First, Second, and Third Levels)
• Communication Commons (Second Level)
• Computing Commons (Ground Level)
• Multimedia Commons (First Level)

E-Mail, Chat and WebCaucus

• Communication Commons (Second Level)
• Computing Commons (Ground Level)
• Multimedia Commons (First Level)

Exploring the Web

• Communication Commons (Second Level)
• Computing Commons (Ground Level)
• Information Commons (First, Second, and Third Levels)
• Multimedia Commons (First Level)

Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Computing Commons (Ground Level)
• Information Commons (Second and Third Levels)
• Multimedia Commons (First Level)

Multimedia Services

• Multimedia Commons (First Level)

Laptop Use

If you have a laptop, you are welcome to use it in Halle Library. The wireless connections work throughout the building. In order to access the wireless network, bring up a web browser and you will be prompted to enter your MyEMich username and password to access the system. For further instructions, see Wireless - Getting Connected at http://ict.emich.edu/wireless/connected.cfm

Several hundred hardwired ports are scattered throughout the four levels. For information on using a laptop in the library building, visit Academic and Technology Integration Services' "Use of Laptop in Halle Library" at http://www.emich.edu/public/lt/documentation/pages/laptop.html.

Acceptable Use Policy:

All users of computing facilities in the Bruce T. Halle Library must abide by Eastern Michigan University's "Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources" statement and the "University Statement on the Appropriate Use of Communications Media." People who violate acceptable and appropriate use of library computing facilities are subject to disciplinary action. Both statements are available on the Web:

"EMU World Wide Web Policy"
(http://www.emich.edu/web_standards_guide/acceptable_use_policy.html)

"Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources"
(http://www.emich.edu/web_standards_guide/acceptable_use_policy.html)

"University Statement on the Appropriate Use of Communications Media"
(http://www.emich.edu/web_standards_guide/approp_comm_media.html)

Help and Assistance:

Computer Labs

The computer labs are staffed by students on the ground and first floors during all the hours the labs are open. For additional question about service at the Information Commons North, please see the Library Information Reference Desk. For additional question about service at the Computing Commons or Multimedia Commons see…..

Help Desk