Desktop Computers
The library has 40 desktop computers on the main floor. All are connected to laser printers at the Circulation Desk.
Library System Network
The three rows of computers closest to the west entrance of the library are on the Library network. These computers can be used without logging on.
In addition to providing access to business databases and the internet, these computers are equipped with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
They are all connected to a printer at the Circulation Desk. Double-sided and color printouts are not available from these computers.
Business School Network
The three rows of computers closest to the east entrance are on the Business School network. Students must log on with their UW Net ID and password.
These computers have access to the internet, business databases, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint as well as other software.
They are connected to a printer at the Circulation Desk which can make single-sided, double-sided and color copies. Transparencies can also be made for $1 per sheet.
Specialized databases such as Bloomberg, Value Line and Simmons Choices III are on computers behind the Reference Desk. Each computer in this row is clearly labeled and connected to a printer at the Circulation Desk.
Large Screen Computers
Two computers with large screens are located near the east entrance of the library. Group study rooms on the upper level of the library are also equipped with large screen computers.
These computers are not connected to a printer.
They are intended for students working on group projects.
A key for the wireless mouse and keyboard must be checked out at the Circulation Desk.
Wirelsss Network
Wireless access to the campus network is available everywhere in the library. Only a net ID and a wireless card are required.
Printing is not available from the wireless network.
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Laptops
The Business Library has 25 laptop computers that can be checked out for 3 days at a time. They must be returned to the location from which they were checked out.
The due date can be found online at the UW InfoLab Laptop Checkout System. Overdue fines are $20 per day for every day or portion of a day that the laptop is overdue.
The number of laptops currently available in the Business Library is displayed on the Business Library home page. Click here to see how many laptops are currently available elsewhere on campus.
Printers
All desktop computers are connected to printers at the Circulation Desk.
Printing requires a debit card. Debit cards can be purchased from a dispenser near the west entrance of the library.
- Single-sided - 7 cents per page
- Double-sided - 10 cents per sheet
- Color - 50 cents per page
- Transparencies - $1.00 each
Only the computers on the Business School network can make double-sided or color copies or transparencies. Color copies can only be single-sided.