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Visitor Information

Library Computing Facilities

Computer and Network Use Policy

Visitor EID

  • Why do I need an EID login and password to use a Library computer?
    • This change is part of a campus-wide transition toward greater computer network security through authenticated access. We have attempted to implement the appropriate level of authentication required to balance the public access needs of the Libraries and the network security needs of the campus.

  • Why do I need to identify myself to log in to the Libraries' computers?
    • The Libraries must know who is using the network and must be assured that users are who they claim to be. Current UT Austin students, faculty and staff may use their individually-assigned UT EID (Electronic ID login and password) to access the network. For other users, an EID verified with a valid, government-issued photo ID is needed to grant access.

  • How do I obtain an EID?
    • 1. Create a UT EID at https://idmanager.its.utexas.edu/eid_self_help/. You may access this URL from any Library Catalog station. The easiest way to access this site is to click on this orange icon labeled EID Help at the bottom of the Library Catalog home page:

    2. Take your new UT EID and password and your valid, government-issued photo ID to the PCL Courtesy Borrower Desk or other issuing locations (see below) to enable temporary network access.

    3. Once temporary access is enabled for your UT EID, you may log in to any Libraries computer for one session up to one hour in duration each day. Your temporary access will last for 3 consecutive days. Temporary access can be renewed at the PCL Courtesy Borrower Desk or other issuing locations (see below).

    Comments and questions may be directed to (512) 495-4350 or to our online comment form at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/comments.html.

    Perry-Castaņeda Library

    PCL 2.122

    (512) 495-4300

    Architecture and Planning Library

    BTL 200

    (512) 495-4620

    Benson Latin American Collection

    SRH 1.108

    (512) 495-4520

    Chemistry Library

    WEL 2.132

    (512) 495-4600

    Classics Library

    WAG 1

    (512) 495-4690

    Engineering Library

    ECJ 1.300

    (512) 495-4500

    Fine Arts Library

    DFA 3.200

    (512) 495-4481

    Geology Library

    GEO 4.202

    (512) 495-4680

    Life Science Library

    MAI 220

    (512) 495-4630

    Marine Science Library

    Marine Science Institute

    (361) 749-6723

    Physics Mathematics Astronomy Library

    RLM 4.200

    (512) 495-4610

    Public Affairs Library

    SRH 3.240

    (512) 495-4400

    9/18/06