The laptops, which are loaded with the Microsoft Office suite, function as stand-alone PCs. When used on the third floor, they can also access the Internet via a transmitter that has been installed on that floor. We are actually ahead of the curve for schools of our size. The laptops can be used anywhere inside the library. They are battery-powered and also have AC cords that can connect to standard wall outlets or the power strips at each study carrel.
Users can find a variety of comfortable spots in our study rooms and lounges.
Of course, they can also take them to any open table or carrel as well. The laptops complement the library's other computer resources, which include 45 PCs at various stations. Because of the anticipated heavy demand, the laptops can only be used by members of the University community. They can be signed out for two hours at a time. He added that, depending on the demand, the library might add more laptops and also expand the floors that enable wireless Internet access.