WiFi is available in the library for students and employees only. There is no guest access.
WiFi login information here.
The library also has 130 internet connected computers which you can use without having to login.
Aside from having Microsoft Office on the library computers, students have access to Office 365 online. To access, login to your laccd student email and then select the Office 365 link in the top black bar.
If you'd rather purchase the software for download, great deals are available through College Buys from the Foundation for California Community Colleges. Current students, faculty and staff can purchase hardware and software at very discounted rates.
Reference Computers - 20 Computers with:
The reference computers are to be used for research in the library: book, article, and web searches. Librarians are available for research assistance.
Computer Lab - 111 Computers with:
The computer lab computers are for general computer use, Canvas, My Math Lab, typing papers, checking e-mail, browsing the web. Instructional Assistants are available for general computer help and using Microsoft Office products.
One architecture/engineering computer with:
Policies
Microsoft Surface Tablet Checkout
There are limited number of Surfaces with a 2 day checkout for use in taking Proctorio proctored exams. These require the same process for checking out and, due to a limited number, may not always be available.
Surface login information:
Copying
Copy Express A - one color copier, one black and white copier.
Copy Express B - Two black and white copiers.
Printing
For an overview of how to print in the library, please see this tutorial.
Copy Tech Express A (Room 5203) is where print jobs from the reference area computers are sent to. This room has the color printer / copier, so if you want to print in color, you will need to send your print job to the color printer from the reference computers. Color copies can also be made in this room.
Copy Tech Express B (Room 5242) is where print jobs from the computer lab are sent. Both copy machines / printers in this room are black and white.
For both copying and printing
Printing uses: Credit Cards, Change or One or Five dollar bills to add to your account to make copies or print.
Pierce students add money to their 88 account in the copy rooms or by credit card when they are on the Go Print! screen.
Non-students can create an account at any computer. If assistance is needed, ask at the Computer Help Desk next to the computer lab.
Black & white prints or copies - ten cents per page
Color prints or copies - fifty cents per page.
Instructional assistants can assist with SIS (People Soft) password resets at the Computer Help Desk in the library. Must be done in person with ID.
Password resets are available during the following times:
For Spring 2020
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