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Library Research Computers

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Computer use in the Library is governed by the Code of Behaviour for Users of Queen's University Library and by the Queen's University Computer User Code of Ethics.

Library Research Computers offer both an "anonymous user (default)" and a "Queen's NetID user" option. The anonymous user login is available to all library users, including members of the Kingston community and other visitors, and gives access to the web, the library catalogue, library electronic resources available via the web (where licensing permits), and MS Office and Adobe Acrobat Professional. The Queen's NetID user login gives access to all of the above plus additional research databases, software applications and computer permissions. Read more details below.

Library Research Stations are configured identically throughout the library system. Thus, no matter which campus library you may be working in, you can expect the same suite of software tools to facilitate your research. These PC and laptop computers are located in each library, primarily at seated stations, as well as in all Library labs and electronic classrooms (view detailed location information).

With the Default Login, what you have access to:

Operating System:

Windows 7 (64 bit)

Desktop background colour:

Green

Web browser:

Internet Explorer 9 (.pdf, .doc, .ivt, etc. files can be opened)

Access to:
  • the Web
  • MS Office Professional 2010
  • USB ports (to read or write files)
  • Sound ports for headphones [patrons must supply their own headphones, some locations have these available for borrowing]

Saving files:
  • Can save to USB device - preferred and recommended!
  • Can save to QShare - also recommended!
  • Can save files temporarily to "My Documents" (D:\ drive) - NOTE: All files are automatically deleted every Sunday morning.
     

Printing:

Networked to one, or more laser printers located within the specific library (read more about printing facilities in Queen's Library)


With your Queen's NetID Login:

NOTE: If your NetID is not recognized at login, you probably need to activate it, by clicking on the Desktop icon labelled "Activate your NetID" (alternatively, activate it now via the Web). All Queen's students, faculty and staff must complete this step initially (although many students and some faculty/staff may have already done so if they are users of other computing sites on campus).

Operating System:

Windows 7 (64 bit)

Desktop background colour:

Blue

Web browser:

Internet Explorer 9 (.pdf, .doc, .ivt, etc. files can be opened)

Saving files:
  • Can save to USB device - preferred and recommended!
  • Can save files temporarily to "My Documents" (the Local disk (d:))  NOTE: These files can be read, modified, copied or deleted by anyone using the computer and are routinely deleted every week.
  • Can save files for the duration of the academic term to a Network Drive (P:\) - also preferred and recommended!
    NOTE: This disk space is limited to 50 megabytes and is accessible from almost any research computer in Stauffer, Bracken, Douglas, Education and Law Libraries. 
  • Can save to QShare - also recommended
  • Can save to CD-R/DVD-R [not recommended due to CD and DVD format/drive speed incompatibilities]

Research databases:
  • ACDLabx (i.e. ChemBasic, ChemSketch, ACD/C+HNMR Viewer)
  • Maple
  • MarvinSketch
  • MatLab (64 bit)
  • SolidEdge

Productivity software:
  • MS Office Professional 2010 (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher) 
  • MS Office dictionaries and thesauri for English, French and Spanish
  • Adobe Acrobat 9 Professional
  • ArcGIS
  • CD "burning" software (DeepBurner free version - CD copy not available)
  • Clinic Server 
  • Google Earth
  • iTunes
  • Microsoft MapPoint North America
  • PCensus 
  • RefWorks Write-N-Cite and RefGrab-It
  • PASW Statistical 18 (64 bit) formerly SPSS
  • STAT/Transfer [Stauffer Lower Level computers only]
  • Symantec AntiVirus
  • Windows Live Messenger

Browser plug-ins:

Adobe Acrobat Reader
Adobe Flash Player
AlternaTIFF Viewer
ArtStor OIV Viewer
Beyond 20/20
FileOpen Plug-in for Adobe Acrobat/Reader
Multi-Language Fonts (including East Asian fonts)
QuickTime (IE plugin)
Windows Media Player

Printing:

Networked to one or more laser printers located within the specific library (read more about printing facilities in Queen's Library)

Additional features:
  • Full access to USB ports [patrons must supply their own removable media]
  • Full access to CD/DVD-R drive [patrons must supply their own discs]
  • Sound ports for headphones [patrons must supply their own headphones, some locations have these available for borrowing]

 

Adaptive Technology Software

Stauffer Library houses the Adaptive Technology Lab equipped with a wide range of software and hardware for persons with visual, hearing and learning disabilities. Consult the Library Services for Students with Disabilities website for complete information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last Updated: 24 October 2011