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 7 and are equipped with Web browsers, Microsoft Office 2010, 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: 19 January 2012