Patron Computing Handbook |
Contents
§ Printing
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Wireless network connectivity
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Public PCs in Olin Library and Departmental/School Libraries
General
Washington University Libraries, Library Technology Services provides computing
services for students, faculty, staff, and authorized visitors to all libraries
on campus except:
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The Law Library
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The Medical School Library
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The Social Work Library
Services available include:
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Black and White laser printing
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CD
and DVD Read/Write drives
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Color printing
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Curriculum related software
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General use computers
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Individual network accounts
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Limited temporary storage for working files
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Ports for portable USB devices
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Wireless network connectivity
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Wired network connectivity
This publication includes explanations of the services available, answers to
frequently asked questions, and provides instructions for frequently accessed
services.
Accounts
An
individual network account is established for all students, faculty, and staff
members at the beginning of each academic year.
The username for your account is your University ID Number/Employee
Number.
An initial password is assigned to your
account but must be changed the first time you use a library public computer.
Accounts are updated weekly to add any new students or employees.
If you have problems logging onto library public computers using your
username and password, please visit the Olin Library Help Desk, Level 1, Olin
Library.
Special accounts are created for library visitors and short term visiting
scholars.
Services for these
accounts are more restricted than individual accounts.
Additional information will be provided at the time a special account is
issued.
All individual network accounts have a limited amount of personal file space on
a library file server.
This server
is mapped as the
Z:
drive when patrons log onto the library network. Personal file space is for
school-related material only. Any movies, music, programs, or other software
stored here may be deleted at any time. This file storage is also backed up on a
regular basis.
The University’s rules on the use of computing resources must be followed at all
times when storing files on library servers.
Printing services are available from all public PCs in the libraries on a
pay-as-you-go basis.
Payment may be
made using your University vending/laundry/printing account (established through
the WebStac system for students and through the HR Self-service system for
faculty and staff) or by cash card.
Print charges are:
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Monochrome, single sided --$0.08 per image
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Monochrome, two-sided -- $0.12 per sheet ($.06 per image)
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Color -- $0.50 per image
An
image is all printing on one side of a sheet of paper.
Monochrome printers are available at the following locations:
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Level 1, Olin Library *
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The Arc, Olin Library
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Whispers Café, Olin Library
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East Asian Library *
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Kopolow Business Library *
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Gaylord Music Library *
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West Campus Library
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Physics Library
Monochrome printer/copier combinations are available at the following locations:
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Level B, Olin Library
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Level A, Olin Library
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Level 2, Olin Library
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Level 3, Olin Library
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Mathematics Library
Color printing is available at the following locations:
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Biology Library *
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Chemistry Library *
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Earth and Planetary Sciences Library *
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Kranzberg Art & Architecture Library *
Cash cards can be used for printing at locations marked with an * above.
To
access most databases and ejournals from off-campus you must log in through the
proxy server.
You must be a current student, faculty, or staff member of Washington University
for access to these resources.
Instructions for using the proxy server and the proxy server logon page can be
found
here.
The
University Libraries provide access to the campus wireless network for students,
faculty, staff, and long term visiting researchers. Patrons can connect to
the wireless network using either a secure, encrypted connection (WUFI-S) or an
unencrypted connection (WUFI). Because WUFI-S provides increased levels of
security and additional features, this is the preferred access method.
Setting up
Your Computer to Use the Wireless Network
WUFI-S -- Recommended; provides secure, encrypted access to all network
resources.
Instructions for setting
up your computer for WUFI-S can be found at
WUFI-S instructions.
WUFI
-- Open access, not secure. Protocols using clear text passwords are not
permitted (Telnet, POP, SMTP, others).
Instructions for connecting to the wireless network using WUFI can be
found at WUFI
instructions
The Campus
Wireless Network
The University began a transition to Meru Networks wireless technology in 2006.
While individual schools and departments provide wireless access points, the
network itself is operated by Network Technology Services.
The University Libraries, along with many other areas, have been fully moved to
the new Meru technology but other areas on campus may be using older Blue Socket
technology for several months in the future.
The Meru technology provides several advantages over the older technology
including support for a larger number of users, faster connections, and easier
deployment.
Wireless Locations in The University Libraries
The
University Libraries provide wireless access points in:
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Olin
Library (locations on all floors)
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Whispers Café
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Gaylord Music Library
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The
Biology Library
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The
East Asian Library
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The
Kranzberg Art and Architecture Library
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The
Kopolow Business Library
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The
West Campus Library
Wireless access is also provided by other schools or departments in
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The
Chemistry Library
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The
Earth and Planetary Sciences Library
Wired network ports are available in Olin Library and the Kranzberg Art &
Architecture library for members of the campus community.
Network access on these ports requires authentication through one of the
University’s Radius servers in a manner similar to that used for the wireless
network.
How to Change Your Password
There are three ways to change your password for access to library public
computers:
Method 1 – If you know your current password, you can use the Windows password
change feature:
1.
Press
CTRL+ALT+DEL.
2.
Select Change
Password
3.
Enter your
User name
(this is your student
number/University ID number)
4.
In
Old
Password field, type your
current password
5.
In
New
Password field and in Confirm New Password field, type the new
password that you want to use.
(See
note below about password rules.)
6.
Click
OK.
Method 2 – If you know your current password,
you can also use the
on-line form
to change your password.
The format
for entering your information is the same as in method 1.
Method 3 – If you have forgotten or lost your
current password, you can visit the Olin Library Help Desk, Level 1, Olin
Library.
The Help Desk staff can
reset your password to a default structure.
You will then need to change your password using one of the two methods
above the next time you logon.
Password Rules – Your password must be at least
six characters in length and must use at least one character from each of the
following three groups:
Upper case
alphabetic characters (A – Z), lower case alphabetic characters (a – z), and numbers
(0 – 9).
Computers
Public PCs in Olin Library and Departmental/School Libraries
The University
Libraries provide public access computers in the following locations:
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Olin Library –
Levels B, A, 1, 2, and 3
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Olin Library –
The Arc (only available to members of the campus community)
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Whispers Café
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The Art and
Architecture Library
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The Biology
Library
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The Chemistry
Library
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The East Asian
Library
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The Earth and
Planetary Sciences Library
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The Gaylord
Music Library
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The Kopolow
Business Library
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The Mathematics
Library
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The West Campus
Library
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Office 2007
Professional
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Adobe - Acrobat
Reader 8, Flash Player 8, Shockwave Player 10
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Apple QuickTime
7
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Java Runtime
Environment 1.6
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Roxio CD burning
software
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Power DVD – DVD
viewing software
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Arc:
Creative Suites 3, Matlab 7, Mathcad 8, DreamWeaver MX, Flash MX
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Business:
SDC Platinum, DS Advanced, DS Windows
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Chemistry:
Cambridge Crystal Structure (one PC only), ChemDrawSTD, Aldrech Database,
Discovery Gate, Beilstein Crossfire Commander 7, Scifinder
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Earth &
Planetary Sciences:
ArcGIS 9.2, Google Earth
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East Asian:
CAJ Viewer
§ Physics: Scifinder