To support learning and research, the Library offers student/public computer stations, two printer/copier/scanners, a Library Research Classroom, and a laptop checkout program for students. Or you can connect to campus WiFi with your own laptop. Power outlets are available in most areas of the Library.
If you are using a computer in the Library, you can ask for help at the Research Desk or the Circulation Desk. We can help with basic computer software and hardware questions, printer problems, etc. If the problem is beyond our expertise, we may refer you to the IT Help Desk.
Computers in the Library’s main room are available to use any time the Library is open. Priority use is for students doing library research and other academic work. Current Normandale students, employees, and university partnership students login using StarID (solve StarID problems). Guests can get temporary guest account login information at the Circulation Desk or Research Desk. See our Expectations for Public Computer Use below.
All Library computers are Windows PCs with Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) and web browsers (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, etc.). To access other software, students can go to the Computer Center on campus or use the Apporto virtual desktop service.
Current students and employees can print from Library computers or print from their own devices — see more about printing options below. Unfortunately, guests are not able to use Normandale printer/copier/scanners.
The Library Research Classroom is located on the mezzanine level of the Library in L3701 (also known as L3701T). This classroom is primarily for library research instruction. When your class meets in L3701, you will have access to the laptops and printer used in this classroom.
Instructors who wish to reserve the Library Research Classroom for classes can email librarian David Vrieze Daniels.
We have several laptops for current students to use in the group study rooms or elsewhere in the Library. Find out more about the Library Laptop program.
Like other areas of the Library, the Library’s Public Use Policy applies as does the College’s Acceptable Use Policy for computer use. Food and uncovered drinks are not allowed near any Normandale computer.
Library computers are primarily for academic research purposes. Computer use for course work takes priority over recreational computer use. If you are using a computer for recreational activities during peak times, you may be asked to give up your computer.
Quiet conversations are allowed in the public computer area. Be mindful of the quiet study needs of others. Wear headphones to listen to music or watch videos. Single-use headphones are available by request at the Circulation Desk. We understand that not all work can be done quietly! If you are collaborating with a group on an assignment, we recommend borrowing a library laptop and a study room.
If you are using a public computer on the main floor of the Library, prints are sent to SecurePrint by default. You can release your prints at any campus printer following these SecurePrint instructions. The closest location to release your prints is at the two printer/copier/scanners near the Library's public computers. (Guests are not currently able to use campus printer/copier/scanners.)
If you are using the Library Research Classroom with your instructor during class time, printing is sent, by default, to the black and white printer in the classroom. You can manually send print jobs to SecurePrint if needed.
Need to print from your personal laptop, phone, or tablet? Follow these instructions for printing from your own device.
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