Computing

• Computer labs
• Wireless connectivity
• Remote access

The libraries provide a variety of computing options. There are InfoStation computers, which can be used by anyone (no login needed), but do not have word processing or other office programs. Many locations also have full service computer labs with Microsoft Office and specialized software and equipment, which are available to UC San Diego users via their ACS account login.

Please visit the ACS Lab page to browse a detailed list of computers, software, and printers in each library and throughout campus.

Additional information is also available for the following library locations:

• Biomedical & Medical Center Libraries
• Science & Engineering Library
• Social Sciences & Humanities Library

The UCSD Libraries are wireless-ready for UCSD students, faculty and staff (you will be prompted for your ACS account login). In addition, some Libraries provide network cards or laptops for UCSD students, faculty, and staff to check out:

• Biomedical Library (BML)
  Users with their own laptops and wireless cards may access the network from BML. The Library also has five wireless-equipped laptop computers available for two-hour loan within the library for faculty, staff, and medical/graduate students.
  Contact: BML Circulation Desk, (858) 534-3253

If you are a frequent user of the campus wireless network, you may want to register your network card. This one-time registration allows you computer to be automatically recognized to use the wireless connection.

Questions/Problems with campus wireless?

The ACS Wireless FAQ answers many common problems. You can also contact them directly at acs-help@ucsd.edu or by calling (858) 534-3227.