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Getting Help
For in-person assistance, visit the reference desk
in the library. You can also send us a question via email,
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Computing Facilities in Rentschler Library Computers and Applications Computers in the library are equipped with a core set of applications that should meet the needs of most users on campus. Applications include:
Image/Document Scanner
Laptop Computers Two Gateway laptops are available for 3-hour checkout. Each machine has wireless Internet access, MS Office 2007, and network printing capability.
Digital Cameras Two digital cameras are available at the circulation desk for checkout by student, faculty, and staff of Miami University. A valid Miami Univeristy ID card is required for checkout. Cameas can be checked out for 4 hours.
Printing The printing facilities in the library use the same pay-for-print standard currently used by the computer labs on campus. Any patron wishing to print documents in the library will be required to pay for these print jobs using funds stored on his or her Miami University ID card. Black and white laser printing is .10 cents per page, color laser printing is .25 cents per page. Library users not affiliated with Miami University who would like
to print items in the library may purchase a print card from the VTS
machine in the library and in Mosler Hall. The price of the reusable card is $1.00. Adding Funds to to Miami ID Cards and Print Cards Funds can be added to Miami ID cards and Print cards by using the VTS machine (value transfer station). The VTS accepts cash in $1, $5, $10, and $20 increments. The VTS machine is located near the photocopiers in the library. A second VTS machine is on the first floor of Mosler Hall near the Business Office.
Assistive Technology Computer Workstation An assistive technology workstation, located in one of the library's individual study rooms, is equipped with a large monitor and specialized software to aid blind/low vision individuals. Software includes:
Video Magnifier The black and white video magnifier in the library allows individuals to enlarge printed text for easier reading. Additional controls allow for zooming, modifying contrast, and focusing.
Wireless Network Access in the Library Wireless access points in the library allow users to use the university network in order to access the Internet, e-mail, network drive space, and library resources. Visit the Knowledge Base for more details about wireless computing at Miami. Specific instructions from the Knowledge Base:
Printing from your laptop to a pay-for-print station Miami iPrint is a service that allows you to print to the pay-for-print printers from your own desktop or laptop. Instructions on how to configure your Windows or Mac computer are available from the MU Knowledge Base (see below). To be able to use the iPrint service over the Wireless network, you will need to use either the VPN Client (all wireless access points) or set your computer up for 802.1x (academic building wireless access points only). VPN and 802.1x are services that encrypt (scramble) your data so that eavesdroppers cannot read your network traffic. Miami requires that you use one of these services when using iPrint over wireless so that your print jobs cannot be intercepted and read by others. MU Knowledge Base Links VPN and 802.1x Configuration
Miami iPrint
If you have questions regarding MU Wireless, please contact the IT Services Support Desk at 529-7900.
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