Where are the computer labs located in the library?
There are computer workstations on every floor of the library
totaling 96 student workstations. There are a limited number of
computer workstations for public use on the 1st and 3rd floors
only.
What are the hours for the computer labs?
Computer lab hours are the same as library
hours.
I’m a MSSU student, how do I sign on to the workstations located
in the library?
Students who want to use a computer located in the library or
in another computer lab on campus need to enter the first half
of their University email as their Username and their assigned
6 character PIN as their password.
Example:
Username: doe-j001
Password: 123ABC
Students must activate their University email (mymail) via LionNet.
You need to contact Information Technology Services if you have
forgotten or never received your PIN.
Email: helpdesk@mssu.edu Phone:
417-659-4444
Location: 2nd floor of the Library, just above
the Coffee Shop.
I’m not a MSSU student; may I use a workstation?
There are select workstations on the 1st & 3rd floors of the
library that may be used by community patrons. Public users must
present a photo ID at either the Reference Desk (3rd floor) or
Circulation 2 Desk (1st floor) and sign in, in order to use a
workstation. MSSU students have priority and public users might
be asked to log-off if all other workstations are in use. Public
users are limited to 1 hour of use per day and a 10 cents per
page fee for printing.
Which workstations have zip drives?
None of the computers in the library have zip drives. All of
the computers have CD RW and floppy drives as well as USB ports
for flash drives.
Does the Library have scanners?
There is one flatbed (8 1/2 x 11) scanner located at a specified
workstation on the 1st floor, one scanner located on the 3rd floor,
and one scanner located on the 4th floor. These workstations are
accessed the same way as all others. A 30 minute time limit is
enforced for these particular workstations for ALL users.
Which workstations have CD burners?
All of the computers in the library have have CD burners.
Can I buy a floppy disk, zip disk, flash drive, set of headphones
or other computer assessories in the library?
Flash Drives may be purchased at the Main Circulation (3rd floor)
and Secondary Circulation(1st floor) desks for $12.50. All other
supplies including scantron sheets are available for purchase
through the University's bookstore.
Can I print my paper, spreadsheet, or graphs in the library?
What is the cost?
The 1st and 3rd floor computer labs are conntected to one color
and one B&W network printer. The 2nd floor lab is connected
to a B&W network printer only and the 4th floor lab is connceted
to a color printer only. At this time there is no per page charge
to use a printer for students, facutly or staff. Community patrons
have a 10 cent per page fee.
Can I print on both sides of the paper?
Double-sided printing is available on the 1st, 3rd and 4th floors
of the library. For instructions please see the, Double-Sided
Printing Instructions sheet or seek assistance at a help desk.
Can I print directly from the Internet?
Yes
How can I print in color?
The computer workstations on the 1st and 3rd floors are set by
default to print from the B&W printers. To use the color printer
you must choose it when the print window pops up. In the 'Print'
popup window select the color printer option in the drop down
menu.
How do I print on special paper such as resume or colored paper?
You must supply your own special paper. Once your document has
been selected for printing, select the color printer in the drop
down menu of the 'Print' window. Click the 'Properties' button.
Select the 'Paper/Quality' tab. Check 'force printing from a specific
tray...' Then select 'Tray 1' in the drop down menu. Your document
will not print until paper is manually fed into tray one of the
color printer. Please ask for assistance at the Reference desk,
if needed.
Are there any Apple computers?
There are no Apple computers available in the library.
What if I need to print a Works document in the library?
Open Microsoft Word. Go to "File" then "Open."
Select the 'A' drive and then choose 'All Files (*.*) in the Files
of type:' drop down menu. Choose the document to open and print.
WARNING: If there are any changes made and the document
is saved, then the document will be converted to Word. The file
might be able to be re-opened at the original computer workstation,
but there is a risk of corruption or encryption.
Can I use my laptop computer in the library to connect to
the SWAN, Central Search etc.?
Yes, but you must have either an Ethernet card and cord or a
wireless card. Instructions on how to set up a wireless connection
are available at every service desk in the library.
Can I access the catalog (SWAN) from home?
Anyone is able to access SWAN
from any computer with Internet access.
Can I access EbscoHost (or other online databases) from off
campus?
Yes, simply enter your MOSO ID and password when prompted. These
are the same Username and Password used to log onto campus computers.
Why can’t I use my cell phone on the 3rd floor of the library
or “chat,” play games or do “instant messaging” on the workstations
on that floor?
The 3rd floor of the library is intended to be an area conducive
to students who are conducting scholarly activities. In a survey
conducted by a consultant, it was noted that cell phones ringing
and persons talking on cell phones bothered many people. It was
decided to ban them from this floor and the “quiet room” located
on the 4th floor.
Chat, IM & game programs are prohibited on 3rd floor computers
because these computers are intended for scholarly activities.
Chatting, etc. may be done on workstations located on the 1st
floor near the coffee shop.
