Computers, Printing, Photocopying
Computers
- UT EID Workstations
- These computers are restricted to current students, faculty and staff with valid UT EIDs. Courtesy Borrowers and authorized guests may use their EIDs to log on to these stations, but cannot access SciFinder. (Why not?)
- Library Catalog Station
- One computer provides walk-up access to the library's online catalog and related service sites.
- Wireless access
- The encrypted campus network (restricted.utexas.edu) is available throughout Welch Hall. You must have a Wi-Fi compliant laptop and a valid UT EID to log on. For more information see the ITS Public Network page. Paid wireless service via a third party provider is available for persons not affiliated with UT Austin, but this does not provide access to our licensed resources.
- Access is on a first-come basis. Time limits may be enforced when others are waiting.
- Academics First: Priority goes to those doing academic work and using library resources. You may be asked to yield the machine when others are waiting.
- Playing games, watching video, and other inappropriate activities are not permitted. You may be asked to yield the machine.
- It is not possible to run software from CD-ROMs on these machines, due to security restrictions.
- Chemical software (such as drawing programs) is not available on library machines. Computer labs in the Chemistry Dept. provide this kind of software for students.
- Unaffiliated guests must claim a UT EID and request temporary workstation authorization from library staff before being permitted to log on to a workstation.
Printing from Workstations
The Chemistry Library has a pay-printing workstation that allows you to send print jobs from any of the library's workstations. To use it, you must have a UT Libraries copy card (see below). You can't send print jobs to non-library networked printers from our workstations.
- Execute a PRINT command in the software you are currently using. You will be asked to name your job. The job will then travel to the Print Station, located in the first copier alcove.
- Insert your copy card into the reader attached to the Print Station.
- Select your job from the print queue. The station will audit your card to make sure you have enough money to print the pages. Cost is $0.13 per page.
- Unprinted jobs will remain on the server for two hours before being deleted.
Printing from Laptops
If you want to send a print job from your own laptop to a library pay-printer, first download a print client from the Libraries'
Computing page. Then your job will be sent to all pay printers in the Libraries, where it will remain for two hours or until you print it.
Scanner
One flatbed scanner is attached to a workstation. You can scan a document and save it to a file on a USB device, or use the attached DVD burner. There is no charge for scanning.
Photocopying
Public photocopiers are located in the alcove along the north wall. These machines accept only UT Libraries copy cards, and
do not accept bills, coins, or Bevo Bucks. The copy cost is $0.13 per page.
Library copy cards can be purchased in most library units, including Chemistry, from self-service vending machines in the copier areas. You can also add value to your card at the same machine. The card vending machines accept only bills, no coins or credit cards. Read all instructions carefully to avoid losing your money!
Departmental photocopiers are owned by the Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Students, faculty and researchers in authorized departments may request a card for these machines in the Chemistry Department's Mailroom or Procurement Office (WEL 2.204). Departmental copy cards can be obtained and re-valued in the Welch Hall Procurement Office. Be sure to write your name and phone number on the back of your card.
Microforms
The Chemistry Library has readers for microfilm or microfiche, but no photocopying capability. You can print or scan microforms at the Engineering Library, Life Science Library, and PCL. Check out the envelope or reel at the circulation desk.
THE CHEMISTRY LIBRARY CAN NOT PROVIDE CHANGE OR REFUNDS.
If you lose money due to a card or copier malfunction, report it to the
Copy Center in the Perry-Castañeda Library (First Floor). There is a special phone for the Copy Center on the wall next to the card vendor. The Libraries are not responsible for lost or stolen copy cards.
Questions about Copyright?
Faculty and staff are referred to the
UT System Intellectual Property Policy for information on fair use, educational use, permissions, and a "crash course" on these issues. The Libraries also maintain a list of links on
Protecting Intellectual Property.
