Technology Commons
Desktop Computers, Printers, and Scanners
- 67 PCs (Dell Optiplex 760) + 6 Library PCs
- 2 Black & White Printers
- 1 Color Printer
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3 scanners (2 located in the center of the library, 1 to the right of the big window)
Connecting to the MU Libraries
Laptop Checkout Program
- We have 10 Dell laptops (laptop technical details) available for checkout, along with chargers and mice. Laptops are loaded with several Engineering-specific software programs (selected software).
Laptop Checkout Policies
| Location | Laptops can only be used in the Library. |
| Eligibility | Current MU faculty, staff and students with valid ID. |
| Loan Period | 3 hours, on a first come, first served basis. |
| Renewals | Laptops may be renewed at the circulation desk if other laptops are available. |
| Overdue Fines | $2 per hour |
| Charges | Borrower is responsible for replacement cost of the computer ($2,000.00) or cost of repair due to loss or damage. |
| Printing | Print outs can be picked up at Printer 1. |
| Help | Please see the staff at the circulation desk. |
NOTE:
- Please exercise common sense and do not leave laptops unattended or eat or drink around them. Borrowers are responsible for any loss or damages.
- Due to frequent use, our laptops are often not fully charged and we strongly recommend plugging in your laptop. If you are using it without the charger, please monitor your battery life and save your work frequently.
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Publisher
- Internet Explorer
- Web creation software
- Dreamweaver CS4
- Firworks CS4
- Netbeans IDE 6.5
- Mathematics software
- Mathematica 6
- R 2.8.1
- SAS 9.1
- Engineering/design software
- AutoCAD 2009
- Pro ENGINEER
- LabVIEW 8.5.1
- Aspen Plus 2006.5
- Entertainment
- Windows Media Player
- RealPlayer
- QuickTime Player
- VLC Media Player
- Windows Movie Maker
- Other
- Adobe Design Premium CS4
- Adobe Photoshop CS4
- Google SketchUp
- Accessories (Calculator, Notepad, etc.)
Ten Dell Latitude D620s:
• 1.66 GHz processor, 1.99 GB ram
• Wireless network access
• CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive
• 4 USB ports
• PC Card slot