Computing facilities in the Library

The Computing Facilities can be used only by members of the Library and College students with a valid username and password provided by the Computing Centre. Please remember that the Library Computing Facilities are provided mainly for literature and database searching.

Library Computer Lab

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Library Computer Lab

There are 13 computers available for public use on the first floor of the library, dedicated to provide access to the Electronic Information Resources that the library subscribes to.  In addition, the applications available on all of the computers include: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Explorer, Intranet and e-mail.

The computers are bookable and can be booked either by signing at the Computer Reservation file, or by contacting the Information Services Desk, by phone (2310 224521) or e-mail at library@city.academic.gr

To access all computers, students will need their authorized username and password provided from the Support Staff of the Computing Centre. External members use a public username and password, supplied by the Information Services Desk each time they visit the library.

Scanning 

The library scanner can be used to convert printed graphics into electronic format for use in documents such as course work, theses, or leaflets. The software available saves files in a wide range of raster (bitmap) formats. Apart from graphics, the scanner can be used to scan in text using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology. 

It is necessary to book in advance to use the scanner. A member of the library staff will be available to provide help on the scanning facilities.

Alternatively, you may download here instructions for scanning images and texts.

Printing

Library users can print their work onto the main printer available for members use only. Printing currently costs 0.03 cents per A4 sheet. Floppy disks can also be purchased from the library. We strongly recommend that you write your name, and/or e-mail address on floppy disks for identification.

At the beginning of each Academic year all students are granted with 200 printing  units free of charge to use at the Library Computer Lab. When these units finish, the Library Issue Desk must be approached to open an account and buy units.

As a member of the Library you will have access to various computing facilities, that you are expected to use in a responsible way.

Identification

§ Do not disclose you username and password to anyone.

§ Do not permit anyone to use your account and do not use anyone else’s personal account.

§ Always remember to log off when you have finished your work on the computers.

Permission to use the computing facilities of the Library

§ First year College students are authorized with a valid username and password at the beginning  of the academic year.

§ External users require permission from the Information Services Desk to use the Computing Facilities of the Library. Restrictions apply to the use of the computing facilities by external  users.

§ External members do not need permission to search the Library Online Catalogue, but are required to register to use the Electronic Information Resources.

Responsible use of the computing facilities of the Library

§ Be careful not to do anything that might allow non-members of the Library to use the computing  facilities.

§ Never do anything that might interfere with the operation of the College’s Computing Facilities.

§ If you have doubts, whether something you are doing is not permissible, consult the Information Services Desk.

If you experience problems with the computing facilities at the Library you should approach the staff of the Information Services Desk.

For further information on the College’s Computing Facilities, please see the Computing Centre Web page

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