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Computers in the Library Library computers | Your own computer | | |
Library computers | | Computer Lab (Room 115, Lower Level): 30 computer terminals for students' use during library hours, instructor's terminal, one printer. Computer Lab (Room 250, Main Level Entrance Lobby): 24-hour access for students, 32 computer carrels, 2 printers. Hardware/Software: Information on campus computer labs.
Printing/Saving Information: For Help: These computer labs are supported by the University Computing & Network Services Department.
Contact them for help at:
(203) 254-4000 ext. 4099 or labs@mail.fairfield.edu.
| Kelly Information Commons | Main Level: Computers with Internet access enable searching the Library Catalog and 130+ databases. Printing/Saving Information:
For Help: Ask at the Library Reference Desk, located adjacent to the Kelly Information Commons.
You may also contact the Library Reference Staff at (203) 254-4000 ext. 2178 or reference@mail.fairfield.edu.
| Laptop Loaner Service |
The library has 13 Dell Latitude laptops and 1 Apple MacBook laptop available for use in the library by students, faculty and staff.
Laptops may be borrowed on a first-come, first-served basis for up to 3 hours. Each laptop is equipped with a wireless card and an Ethernet cable to facilitate use anywhere in the building. Laptops may be borrowed at the Circulation Desk upon presentation of your StagCard.
For group work, laptops may be used with large screens available in the Library Collaborative Work Areas.
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For Persons with Disabilities |
Lower Level: The Media Department on the lower level features an adaptive technology workstation at carrel C3, comprising a scanner and a large-screen computer with Kurzweil 1000 software, Dragon Naturally Speaking, and JAWS. More Information.
Directions: The computer may be reserved for two-hour time blocks by calling (203) 254-4000 ext. 2876. A headphone/microphone set is available, and software may be obtained from the Permanent Reserve Desk on the Main Level. For downloading, a Zip drive and USB cable are available at the Media Desk, Lower Level.
For Help: A binder is available in the Library at the Circulation Desk (on Permanent Reserve) that contains documentation on how to use the adaptive technology software and equipment. Also, documentation is linked to from the "For Persons with Disabilities" Web page.
Contact Roxann Riskin, Technology Support Specialist, at (203) 254-4000 ext. 2925 or rriskin@mail.fairfield.edu for special assistance.
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top of page Your own computer | | Library-wide: Wireless Internet connectivity is available throughout the entire Library. Directions: A "b" or "g" wireless card is required.
For Students:
For Faculty & Staff:
For Guests:
For Help: For additional help connecting your computer, contact the University Computing & Network Services Department at: (203) 254-4000 ext. 4099 or ext. 4069.
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Wired Connectivity: Tables, Carrels, Group Study Rooms | Library-wide: When patrons use laptop computers at the carrels, tables, and group study rooms throughout the building, they can connect to the Internet via the ports provided. Directions: An Ethernet card/cable is required. For most computers, if you simply plug in with your Ethernet cable, the connection will work. Cable: For students/faculty/staff, an Ethernet cable may be checked out from the Circulation Desk on the Main Level for 4-hour in-Library use.
For Help: For additional help connecting your computer, contact the University Computing & Network Services Department at: (203) 254-4000 ext. 4099 or ext. 4069
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