Computers at S&E

InfoStations

InfoStations are computer workstations located through the library for:

• Accessing electronic library catalogs, journal article and other databases, and electronic journal articles.
• Searching the Internet for class or research information.

Major file formats are supported and printing, downloading, and e-mailing results are available. Check the S&E Library map to find InfoStation locations: Main (2nd floor) level, Lower level.

InfoStation Use Policies

Workstations are intended for library and research activity. Priority is given to UC faculty, staff, and students, and those using government resources. 20-minute time limit when others are waiting.

ACS Computer Lab

There is an ACS Computer Lab with 40 PCs, 5 Macs and 3 printers located on the main level of S&E. The lab is managed by UCSD's Academic Computing Services (ACS). Contact ACS to set up your student printing account. Another ACS-run computer lab with over 40 PCs and Macs and 3 printers is located in the SSH Library's corridor, 1st Floor. CLICS in Revelle has over 150 PCs and Macs available. For more information about ACS computing services, visit their web page. If you need assistance, check the schedule of the student computing assistants, called Zebras in the CLICS and Geisel-SSH labs.

Wireless Network and Laptop Support

The S&E Library has a wireless LAN compatible with the UCSD Wireless Network. UCSD-affiliated users may borrow wireless LAN PC cards at the S&E Circulation Desk. Cards can be checked out for three hours at a time. Software and instructions will be available for Win'95, Win'98, and Macintosh users.

The S&E wireless LAN is based on the IEEE 802.11b standard. Lucent, LinkSys, 3Com, and other PC cards will allow laptop users access to the web from either floor of the S&E Library. If you are already a campus wireless user now you can drop in at S&E for Internet access. If you haven't used the wireless network before, register your wireless card with ACS. Visitors can get guest access to the wireless network, but will not have access to any of our licensed resources (databases, e-journals and e-books). AC outlets are available throughout the library, along the walls as well through the powered tables.

Scanner Station

A workstation with a public flat bed scanner and Microsoft Office is available for UCSD faculty, staff and students to use to prepare presentations, complete reports, projects and scan items. Printing for this workstation is only available in black & white via Imprints debit cards, 10c/page. There is a 15 minute time limit if others are waiting.  Ask the Service Desk staff for assistance.

CD-Rom Station

Located next to the Reference Collection, our CD-Rom station is where we load our specialized science resources that are not available online, including Powder Diffraction File and several stability constants databases. Ask the Service Desk staff for assistance.