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Library Wireless Laptops

  • Wireless laptops are available for loan to registered Library patrons to use within the Library.
  •  WPUNJ students, faculty and staff may connect to the wireless network with their personal, wireless equipped laptops. They must have Windows XP and a functional wireless network card. We cannot assist you in configuring your equipment.
  • Non-WPUNJ patrons cannot connect to the wireless network.
  •  This access policy and information regarding use apply only to these specific wireless laptops available for checkout by Cheng Library patrons at the Media Services Service Desk.
  •  Applications

    • These laptops run the Windows XP operating system.
    Microsoft Word 2007 Microsoft Excel 2007
    Microsoft Powerpoint 2007 Microsoft Access 2007
    Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Publisher 2007
    Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 MS Media Player & Quicktime

  •  Wireless Access and Coverage
    To access the campus network and Internet, users must be in an area of wireless coverage. Areas include most of the public spaces of the Library. Solid walls and other factors may limit connectivity. If you have trouble connecting, move to another part of the library.
    See the coverage map for more details
  •  Checkout, Time Limits, and Availability
    • Laptop checkout is limited to current Cheng Library patrons with a valid WPUNJ ID.
    • Checkout is through the Media Services Service Desk.
    • Checkout is on first come, first served basis. No reserves or renewals.
    • Loan period is three hours.
    • Laptops must be returned one hour before Library closing.
    • Laptops cannot be removed from the Library.
    • Borrowers accept full responsibility for loss or damage. You will be charged for damage to the equipment.
  • Fines and Liability
    • Overdue laptops accrue a fine of $10.00 per hour, or any portion thereof.
    • The borrower is responsible for any loss or damage to the laptop.
    • A replacement charge of up to $2500 may be charged for loss or damage.
    • Contact Library Information Systems at 973.720.2298 with any questions.
  • Saving Your Work
    • It is important to save your work prior to checking in the laptop. All work will be erased and the laptop reset when it is checked in. The Library & University are not responsible for your failure to save your work.
    • Save your work. We recommend that you save to a USB flash memory device or a floppy disk.
    • E-mail your work to your e-mail account. The best way to ensure that your work is safe is to use the web email to send it to your account.
  • Printing Your Work
    • Make sure you are in an area of wireless coverage.
    • Print will output to the Electronic Resource Center (ERC), first floor, front room printer.
  • Do not leave laptop computers or any other personal property unattended in the Library. The Library is not responsible for lost or stolen laptops, you are.
  • Questions about the use of software on the laptops may be directed to the Student Technical Consultants in the ERC.
  • Questions about the lending services of the laptops may be directed to Media Services - 720.2308.
  • Additional questions about the Wireless Laptops Program may be directed to Library Information Systems - 720.2285. Comments and suggestions about the Wireless Laptop Program are welcome - send to libhelp@wpunj.edu .
This page last modified: 05-Oct-2009 9:02 AM KWW.
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