Students and faculty have access to over 150 software packages on CedarNet , ranging from general packages like Microsoft Word to specific applications like human anatomy. One of the most popular areas of CedarNet is the library resources section. Through OhioLINK, Cedarville students have access to over 6,000,000 titles, can search the catalog of any public university library within the state, and can have identified materials delivered to campus for personal use within 48 hours. Another frequent use of CedarNet is access to the Internet . Because of the ubiquitous and high-quality access, many faculty members have integrated Internet resources into their required coursework.
Students often incorporate Internet materials in research papers and in classroom presentations.
The University has placed a major emphasis on providing special-purpose hardware and software for graphics production. Laser printers are available in each public laboratory and several flatbed scanners are available for student use. CedarNet is based on Novell Netware 5.x software running on twenty-five Compaq servers. Most software applications are made available from these network servers, rather than loading the software on individual computers. The Netware servers are supplemented by various special-purpose servers which handle Web pages, news groups, and network management.