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Computers, Internet, and Wireless Access
Public Computers provided by the Library:
42 public workstations are located on the Lower Level in the Learning Commons between the Learning Commons and Technical Support Desk and the Reference and Research Assistance Desk. These computers are open to everyone and do not require a login.
The public workstations run Windows XP and are equipped with Web browsers, Microsoft Office 2007, and Microsoft Student.
Scanners are available along the brick columns across from the public workstations.Printing from Library PCs requires a UCard or guest card (available for purchase in the Learning Commons). Follow the instructions at the printing stations, or ask for assistance at the Learning Commons and Technical Support Desk.
Computers provided by OIT Computer Classrooms:
In the Learning Commons
PCs and Macs for UMass Amherst students, faculty, and staff with OIT accounts (NetIDs) are located in the Learning Commons adjacent to the north side of the courtyard and south sides of the Lower Level.
- Complete list of software on OIT workstations
Other OIT Computer Classrooms in the W.E.B. Du Bois Library (available for drop-in use when a class is not scheduled):
| Calipari Library Instruction Room | 19 PCs | Lower Level | 577-1067 |
| Room 767 (Macintosh) | 21 Macs | 7th Floor | 545-2533 |
| Room 720 (PCs) | 15 PCs | 7th Floor | 545-4798 |
| Room 1667 (PCs) | 26 PCs | 16th Floor | 545-0319 |
- Check computer classroom locations, hours, and computer availability.
Wireless Connections at the Library:
Only UMass community members with current, valid NetIDs may access the wireless network.
Getting Started with Wireless (via OIT)
Wireless coverage in Du Bois Library (via OIT)
For help in switching between wired and wireless networking, visit http://www.oit.umass.edu/wireless/switching/index.html
For questions or comments about this page, email the Learning Commons and Technical Support Desk.
Last Edited: 2 March 2010
