The Library

Computing


Computers


Productivity Workstations (most of the library’s computers):

  • Require student, staff, or faculty login via Active Directory/ACMS account.
  • Offer a full range of research & productivity software, including Microsoft Office.

InfoStation Computers:

  • Are open to the public without login
  • Offer Internet access, but not word processing or other Office programs.

Visit the ACMS Computer Labs page to browse all computers, software, and printers in the Libraries and across campus.

Additional information is also available for the Science & Engineering Library

Wireless connectivity


Frequent users of the campus wireless network may want to register their network card. One-time registration allows your computer to be automatically recognized to use the wireless connection. The Libraries are wireless-ready with 3 wireless networks:

UCSD Protected:

  • For current UCSD students, faculty, and staff.

  • Encrypted with Wi-Fi Protected Access-Enterprise (WPA-E/WPA2-E) technology.

  • Configuring your laptop is required.

UCSD Guest (scroll to middle of page):

  • For visitors & guests.

  • Unencrypted service requiring daily user registration.

  • Excludes access to Libraries' online resources & course reserves.

eduroam:

  • Encrypted wireless service allowing members to use wireless services at institutions around the world using their home username & password.

  • Check with your home institution to learn if it's a eduroam member. 

  • If your home institution is eduroam-enabled, use your home username & password to connect to the eduroam encrypted network here.

  • Excludes access to Libraries' online resources & course reserves. 

Biomedical Library-Specific Details


  • 5 wireless-equipped laptops available for 3-hour loan within the library to UCSD faculty, staff and students
  • Contact BML Front Desk at (858) 534-3253 for assistance.

Questions or problems?