Desktop Computers
The library has 35 computers on the main floor. All are connected to laser printers at the Circulation Desk.
Library System Network
The double row of computers closest to the entrance of the library are part of the General Library System network. One row of 6 computers behind the Reference Desk are also part of the General Library System network. These computers don't require a logon.
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 double row of computers farthest from the entrance are on the School of Business network. Students must log on with their UW Net ID and password or by signing in as genuser and using the password genuser12.
These 12 computers have access to the internet, business databases, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
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.
One side of the row of computers behind the Reference Desk are for specialized databases such as Bloomberg, Value Line and Simmons Choices III. Each computer in this row is clearly labeled and connected to a printer at the Circulation Desk.
The computer labeled "Global Access Pro" does not have internet access and can only be used for that program.
Large Screen Computers
Three computers with very large screens are located at the far end of the main floor of the library. Group study rooms on the upper level of the library are also equipped with large screens.
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 from the wireless network is not available.
Click here for further information.
Laptops
The Business Library has 25 laptop computers.
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 everywhere on campus.
These computers can be checked out for 3 days, but can't be renewed.
They must be returned to the location from which they were checked out.
The due date of your laptop can be looked up 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.
Printers
All computers are connected to printers at the Circulation Desk.
Printing requires a debit card. Debit cards can be purchased from a dispenser near the entrance to the library.
- Single-sided: 7 cents per page
- Double-sided: 10 cents per sheet
You must be using a computer on the School of Business network to make double-sided or color printouts or transparencies.