Computing & Connecting
Computing
Information Commons
The Information Commons is located on the main floor of the UBCO Library. It contains 103 personal computers, and nine Macs, equipped with research and productivity software, such as Microsoft Office. The Information Commons is staffed by expert personnel who provide technical and research support to students. It is open during all Library opening hours.
Learning Lab
The Information Commons Learning Lab is located in Room L111. It contains 26 student-use computers with the same hardware and software as the computers in the main area of the Information Commons, plus an instructor's workstation connected to a ceiling-mounted projector.
- L111 Schedule
- Software available on Library computers. Look for Info Commons in the list of labs.
- Schedule for other labs on campus .
Printing & Copying
Two printers, three photocopiers and one scanner are available for student use. For instructions on double sided printing and other green printing tips, see our Green Printing Guide.
New Pay for Print System: There is a new one-stop solution to adding money to your pay-for-print account. Located in the photocopier room, the new station allows you to login to your account and add money directly (coins and bills). You will no longer need to add money to your card in the lobby and then go to a login station - it has all been consolidated into one station. If you still have money on your student card we suggest you transfer the money off of it soon, the old stations will be removed later in the Fall (2010).
Fees for printing and photocopying: 7 cents per page (b/w) or 29 cents per page (colour).
Photocopy PIN Enter your student number and birth date (MM/DD/YY) to retrieve your 4 digit photocopy PIN.
Netstorage Save to your “my documents” (F: drive) on campus and then access your documents from home. Login with your student number and birth date (MM/DD/YY).
Laptop Lending
20 laptops are available to borrow from the Library. Read our Laptop Lending Policies.
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SmartBoards in Group Study Rooms
Two SmartBoards (interactive white boards) with projectors are available for student use in LIB 223 and 225. Check out SmartBoard kits at the Library Circulation Desk. All Group Study Rooms can be booked online. (insert http://elred.library.ubc.ca/mrbs/web/day.php?area=12)
Connecting
Connect from home – introducing EZproxy.
To get instant access, all you need to do is start your research from the UBC Library web site. No setups required! When accessing a journal or database, EZproxy will automatically determine whether you are a valid UBC patron. If it cannot determine you are valid, it will simply ask you to provide (example screen shot) your login credentials (i.e. CWL or Library Barcode/PIN).
Netstorage Save to your “my documents” (F: drive) on campus and then access your documents from home. Login with your student number and birth date (MM/DD/YY).
Wireless Connect to the UBCO Wireless network on campus. Set up a secure connection or use the open wireless network and login with your CWL.
UBC Student Email Sign Up Sign up for a UBC email address.
Last reviewed 
7/15/2010 9:14:28 AM
