The laptop computers are of the new wireless variety, and can be used anywhere within the library. This is possible due to data transmitters on both floors of the building, which enable the laptops to have full Internet access anywhere within the library. These laptops also have the full Microsoft Office Suite. To facilitate the printing of documents, a new wireless laptop printing station has been established near the Circulation Desk. There are a few rules to follow for the laptops.
Laptops are for use ONLY in the library .
They are targeted for the security system. Overdue fines are charged . It's that simple. The pilot program started on January 27, and by the middle of March, there were 192 checkouts of the laptops, and numbers are expected to increase. The laptops are a nice compliment to the Randall Library 24-hour computer lab.