There are numerous local, national and international newspapers and magazines which are provided free of charge for the reading pleasure of the patrons. The material below, describing other Dalhousie University computer services for students, has been adapted from the UCIS web pages. University Computing and Information services provides many facilities and services for students, including electronic mail and other Internet services, general computing systems, dial-up to university host computers, student computer labs, campus computer store, training, and advice. These are accessible either from the Student Computer Labs or by dial-up access from home. Dot matrix printers are available, free of charge, in all labs.
Laser printers are available, with a fee per page charge, in most labs.
The Student Union operates a lab on the third floor of the Student Union Building for student Word Processing. Students with requirements beyond those found in the student computing labs may be interested in the facilities available in the Digital Media Centre. The University operates an out-patient service in Howe Hall, at Coburg Road and LeMarchant Street, staffed by general practitioners and a psychiatrist. Further specialists' services are available in local hospitals and will be arranged through Health Services when required. All information gained about a student by the Health Service is confidential and may not be released to anyone without signed permission by the student.