Equipment and Spaces

Accessible Computer Station & Equipment Clickers Computers
Copier/Scanner Equipment for Checkout Help with Technology
Instruction Lab (CL304) Laptops Lecture Download
Listening Equipment & Headphones Media Viewing/Listening Room Microformat Readers/Printer
Printing--Passprint Stations Scanners Special Software
Study Rooms Value Transfer Station (VTS) Wireless Access

NEW! COMPUTER LAB MAP - see how many computers are available on the 3rd floor, real time!

ACCESSIBLE COMPUTER STATION & EQUIPMENT

The library has one fully accessible computer station on the 3rd floor of the library in room CL 306B. The following software is available:

The library also has a CCTV (closed-circuit television) which can be used to magnify print materials up to 165 times their normal size. The CCTV is also located at the back of the third floor of the library near CL 307.
User training for the CCTV and the software on the accessible workstation is available from the Disabilities Services office. Please contact them at 465-2841 to set up an appointment.

CLICKERS

If you are in a class requiring a Clicker, you may pick it up at the 3rd Floor Public Services desk in the Library. A $10 rental fee will be automatically added to your SIS account. Clickers must be returned to the library at the end of the semester. Loss, damage, or failure to return will result in a $55 replacement fee. If you encounter technical problems, please contact the Learning Technology Center (LTC) staff in IS 1008 or by phone at 920-465-2286. For questions about checking out Clickers, contact Circulation at 920-465-2540 or via e-mail at circdept@uwgb.edu For more information about using your clicker, visit http://www.uwgb.edu/Learntech/CLICKERS/index.htm

 

COMPUTERS

COPIER/SCANNER

A copier/scanner is located on the 3rd floor of the Library. Copies are $.10 for 8 1/2 x 11 inch copies and $.20 for 11 x 17 inch copies. It accepts Passpoints, coins, or dollar bills.  It can also be used to scan and email documents/photos.

There is also a copier in the Archives Department for use with department collections.  This copier accepts UWGB ID card Passpoints or guest cards only--no cash.

EQUIPMENT FOR CHECKOUT

Check out our new guide to see all the equipment available for check out at the Library’s 3rd floor Public Service desk by students, faculty, and staff:

Equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Loan periods for all equipment are 7 days unless otherwise stated and cannot be renewed.

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HELP WITH TECHNOLOGY

Student Reference Assistants are available to help with all library equipment, computer applications, and reference referrals. The assistants are located behind the Public Services Desk on the 3rd floor. Check our hours page http://www.uwgb.edu/library/about/hours.asp  for availability.

INSTRUCTION LAB (CL 304)

When the instruction space in CL304 is not being used for classes, there are 15 PCs available here.  These print to the Passprint stations out on the main floor. These PCs are for student use and do not recognize the library guest log-in.

LAPTOPS

Connecting your own laptop:

Laptop users have both wired and wireless connectivity available. Network jacks are available both in open individual study rooms and at various locations throughout floors 4 through 7.  Specific locations and detailed instructions for laptop connections can be found at www.uwgb.edu/compserv/ehelp/internet/uwgb_wireless.htm Network connector cables are not available in the library and must be provided by the laptop user. The Phoenix bookstore in the union sells network cables. Disconnecting our existing PCs to plug in your laptop is strictly prohibited.

Checking out a Library-Use-Only laptop:

The Cofrin Library has ten laptops available for student, faculty, or staff use.  Laptops can be checked out for 3 hours but must be used within the Library.  Each laptop is set to automatically login to a generic user account.  Because of this, any work done on the computer should be saved to a disc or flash drive.  You will not be able to save files locally.   

Each laptop is configured with the following:

As with any Reserve item, laptops not returned by their due time will incur fees.

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LECTURE DOWNLOAD

Use Tegrity to download a lecture - installed on PCs on Table 5 in the library lab, 3rd floor and on the PCs that face the front of the room in CL304 (GB6208 to GB6216).

LISTENING EQUIPMENT & HEADPHONES

The Library provides listening stations for CDs, tapes and LP records. These stations are located on the 3rd floor. Headphones can be checked out at the Public Services desk on the 3rd floor, or you may bring your own.

MEDIA VIEWING/LISTENING ROOM

Located on the 3rd floor of the Library are two media rooms equipped with a television, VHS/DVD player, and music listening equipment.  Each room has seating for a small group (3-4 people).  These rooms are available on a first come, first served basis.

MICROFORMAT READERS/PRINTER

There is a microformat reader for microfilm and microfiche located on the 3rd floor of the Library that prints to our PassPrint stations. 5th floor has one fiche reader and one microfilm reader.  There is also a microcard reader/printer on 3rd floor. The  Archives Department also has a microforms reader/printer for use with the Department’s collections.  Please pay staff directly for copies made in the department.

PRINTING--PASSPRINT STATION

The Library has three PassPrint printers for use. Two of the printers are black and white printers and one printer is a color printer. Black and white pages are 6 cents a page, and color pages are 30 cents a page. You can pay for your print-outs with PassPoints or PassPrint money which is automatically added to your card at the beginning of the school year. PassPrint money can only be used for printing, while PassPoints are valid throughout campus.

Duplexing (double sided printing) is available for most applications at 7 cents per page (side of the paper). For instructions on Duplex printing, see the Computer Center instructions.

If you are printing from a MAC, please note the following:

Users printing anywhere on campus from a MAC using Adobe products such as Indesign NEED TO PRINT WITH A PDF. If you get the following error message, check to see if you selected the printing as a pdf option: If an error message came on the pharos screen saying that it could not find the printer, then an error message also comes on the printer and prompting you to turn it off and back on. 

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SCANNERS

There is a scanner attached to the end PC on table 8 and one on table 4.  The Archives Department also has a scanner for use with department collections.

SPECIAL SOFTWARE

Students in classes using the MyITLab software can use it on the workstations on Table 7 on the 3rd floor, and on any machine in CL 304. One workstation on table 4 has software installed for library cd-roms.

STUDY ROOMS

The Library has open access study rooms, group project rooms, and private study rooms for individuals.  

Open study rooms are located throughout the fourth, fifth and sixth floors. Many of the rooms are located near wireless Internet access points. Several of these open access study rooms also contain network jacks so people with laptops can connect to the campus network. All of the open study rooms are available to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis.

Private study rooms are located on the 5th and 6th floors and are available to students and faculty. These rooms are locked and only the person assigned to a specific room may check out the key to access that room. Applications for study rooms are available online or at the third floor Public Service Desk. You may print the online version, complete it, and return it via campus mail or drop it off at the third floor checkout desk. Priority is given to faculty and graduate students.

There is a $15 charge per room per semester.

Group Project Rooms

The Cofrin Library has 4 project rooms that can be reserved and 6 that are open use.   These rooms are available to individuals or groups for up to 3 hours.  Reservation can be made at the Plaza Welcome Desk or by phone at 465-2333.  You can also make a reservation by talking to Computer Consultants at the General Access Lab or the Library.    Each room has a computer, table, and 4 chairs.  Keys for rooms that can be reserved can be checked out and returned to the Plaza Welcome Desk when you first enter the Library.  Each key checks out for 3 hours at a time.  Keys must be returned promptly at the end of reservation time to avoid unnecessary fines.  Group Project room PCs do not recognize the guest log-in

.  Rooms are located at:

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VALUE TRANSFER STATION (VTS)

The Value Transfer Station (VTS) is located on the 3rd floor of the Library near the computer printers.  This station allows you to check your passpoint balance or add money to your UWGB ID card to be used anywhere passpoints are accepted. 

For guests who wish to use the Library printing stations, the VTS allows you to purchase a guest card for $.60.  Guest cards are reusable and unused balances do not expire.

WIRELESS ACCESS

Wireless access is available at several access points on the 3rd-7th floors. Transmissions over the wireless network are not encrypted. Users are advised not to transmit personal information such as social security numbers or credit card information while using the wireless network.For wireless printing instructions see the Computing and Information Technology website. For more information, see the Wireless Access section in the Connecting to the UW-Green Bay Network instructions.

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rev. 20 Feb 2012