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How do I access the wifi network?

For information on how to log into the network from a laptop, consult our page on the wifi network.

Who can borrow a laptop?

All Concordia students (excluding Continuing Education students), faculty members and staff with no outstanding fines or liabilities of $5.00 or more may borrow a laptop.

A fine of $10 per hour or part of an hour is imposed for the late return of a laptop. For more information, see the Policy on Overdue and Lost Material (pdf).

When, where and for how long can I borrow a laptop?

Laptops are available during services hours from the Circulation Desk at both libraries.

Laptops can be borrowed for 6 hours. Renewals and reservations are not permitted.

Laptops must be returned in person at the same desk where it was borrowed.

You may leave the library with a borrowed laptop. Many buildings on both campuses provide access to the Concordia wireless network.

Is a laptop available now?

Here is the current status:

• Vanier laptops
• Webster laptops

Who is responsible for damage or theft?

The person who checked out the laptop is responsible for returning the laptop in good condition. In case of damage, theft or lost, the user will be charged the cost of repair or replacement ($2,000). Do not under any circumstances leave a laptop unattended.

If the laptop or its peripherals are not returned, damaged, or if parts are missing, sanctions will be applied in accordance with the Libraries' Policy on Overdue and Lost Material (pdf):

• your library borrowing privileges will be suspended
• you will be charged for the full replacement cost of the laptop ($2,000)
• you will be subject to the Concordia University policy on payment of tuition and other fees.

How many, what kind, what is on them?

210 IBM laptops are available for loan:

• 60 at the Vanier Library
• 150 at the Webster Library

All have USB ports and CD burners.

No personal software or programs may be loaded onto the laptops.

Keyboard languages:

• English (Canada) - default
• English (United States)
• French (Canada)
• Spanish (International Sort)
• Italian (Italy)
• German (Germany)
• Arabic (Egypt)
• Chinese (PRC)
• Hebrew
• Greek
• Russian
• Hindi

System Software:

• Windows XP Professional

Internet Explorer Software and plugins:

• Internet Explorer
• FileZilla
• Acrobat Reader
• RealPlayer (latest version)
• Quicktime
• Shockwave
• Flash
• Windows Media Player (version 9)

Productivity Software & HTML editor:

• Microsoft Office 2010: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher
• Mathematica 8
• Kompozer HTML editor

Utilities:

• CDBurnerXP
• jZip
• PDFCreator
• Write-n-Cite

Specialized viewers and plugins:

• Beyond 20/20 5.3
• CPC View
• Chime 2.6 SP3
• Cn3d
• Sibelius Scorh
• ViewerLite

How do I get help?

You are expected to be self-directed in your use of the laptops. It is assumed that you will be familiar with the Windows platform and with the MS Office suite.

Hardware or software problems should be directed to the Circulation Desk at either library.

Help with the use of library resources is available at the Reference Desk.

Can I plug in the laptop?

Yes. The laptops are loaned with a power adapter.

PLEASE NOTE - Do not attempt to plug in a laptop with your own power adapter as this will damage the battery and the laptop.

How do I check on the battery?

You can check the battery power meter by double-clicking on the blue and red battery icon in the taskbar (bottom right of your screen).

The battery power meter shows you:

• the current power source
• the estimated amount of battery power time remaining

How do I print and save files?

Printing

The specific steps involved in printing a document will vary depending on what program you are using.

All print jobs will be sent by default to the black and white network printer. Printers are located:

• At the Vanier Library - two B&W printers on the 1st floor (Reference area) and one B&W and one colour printer on the 2nd floor
• At the Webster Library - two B&W printers on the 2nd floor (Reference area) and one B&W and one colour printer on the 3rd floor (Periodicals & Media Services area)

Print jobs sent from a library laptop will be identified in the printer queue as "laptop#" (# being the number of the laptop) and not your Concordia NetName

Printing requires a Concordia University debit cards and costs 6 cents (B&W) or 50 cents (colour)

Saving

• Bring a USB key, CD or DVD to save your files or database search results. You can also temporarily save files in the default My Documents folder. You will be prompted to delete any files residing in that folder when you shut down or log off the laptop.
• Saving files on anything but removable media (CD, DVD or USB) or the My Documents folder is prohibited.