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Computers in the Library

The libraries in Newburgh and Middletown have computers and wireless internet access for students and faculty. This page will describe the different features of each library to answer any questions. If there is a question that cannot be answered, speak to one of the library staff.

Middletown

Computers:

  • 35 in the information commons
  • 25 in the computer lab
  • 7 laptop and 10 netbook computers are available for loan (see details below).

Saving your work

Save your work early and often. The best place to save your work is on your own portable flash drive*. All computers have USB ports in the front panel that accept USB memory devices. If you do not have one of these devices save your work to Thaw Space (AKA T: drive) not to the desktop or My Documents. Documents in these locations are deleted when the computer is turned off and re-started. Computers can unexpectedly be turned off or lose power. It is not possible to retrieve documents deleted after a restart. Nor is it possible to retrieve a document that was never saved. When you are finished with the document email it as an attachment to your favorite account.

Wireless: 

The library is covered by two wireless networks. LRC is strongest on the first floor and Frontier is strongest on the second floor. Those wishing to use SUNY Orange’s electronic databases should use the LRC signal.

The library's laptops and netbooks automatically connect to the LRC signal.

Library staff will provide minimal support for your own personal portable computer. Library staff may be able to assist you to connect to the wireless network. In order to prevent making a problem worse library staff will not be able to work on your personal portable computer. Library staff will not loan out power cables for any personal devices.

Electric outlets:

The library has a shortage of electric outlets, if using your own laptop or one of the library’s please plan your battery power accordingly.

Printing: 

Computers in the information commons and computer lab are connected to printers in various locations. To print from a portable computer e-mail the document to your e-mail account to print to one of the wired computers or save your document to a thumb drive. Please remember to conserve paper and print only those pages you need. Selected portable computers are able to print in the library. Be sure that you connect to the LRC signal to connect to a printer.

Software:

All computers are loaded with the full suite of Microsoft Office 2007 programs, Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, etc. For Nursing students Med Surge, and PDS Nursing Scenarios are installed on Pod 2, and the computers against the front window in the Information Commons. The NYC and State police manual and Penal, Criminal Procedure, Vehicle Traffic Law software are on the print station. A library staffer can show you where the software is located. Students are welcome to install their own software on the library's computer. Once the computer is shut off and restarted the software is erased.

Thaw Space:

Do not save documents on the library computers to My Documents or the Desktop. If the computer unexpectedly loses power it will restart and in the process will delete your documents. Save documents you are working on to T:ThawSpace.

Audio:

Library users wishing to listen to any audio must use ear buds or head phones.

Newburgh

Computers:     

  • 7 main entrance room.
  • 4 laptop computers are available for loan (see details below).

Wireless:

The library is covered by a wireless network.

Printing:

Computers and library laptops are connected to a printer for direct printing. To print from your own portable computer e-mail the document to your e-mail account to print to one of the wired computers or save your document to a thumb drive. Please remember to conserve paper and print only those pages you need.

Software:

All computers are loaded with the full suite of Microsoft Office 2007 programs, Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, etc.

Thaw Space:

Do not save documents on the library computers to My Documents or the Desktop. If the computer unexpectedly loses power it will restart and in the process will delete your documents. Save documents you are working on to T:ThawSpace.

Laptop borrowing policy:

Who? Students, in good standing, registered for college credit classes and SUNY Orange faculty and staff. First come first served basis.

What? Levono Laptop Computer running Windows XP and loaded with Microsoft Office, Adobe Reader and Media Player and equipped with CD/DVD ROM drive, and wireless modem for connecting to the network. ASUS EEE netbooks.

Where? The laptop may not leave the library building, except in an emergency evacuation.

When? During open hours for a period of 3 hours or up to 30 minutes before the library closes.

USER AGREEMENT

By signing this user agreement you are responsible for the care and safety of the computer. The borrower will reimburse the library for damage that occurs to the computer while it is checked out.

Borrower must show current SUNY Orange ID card at check out.

Borrower must use headphones (available at checkout or user owned) to listen to any audio.

Only four users are permitted to use the computer at a time.

Borrowers understand that the laptop computers use an unsecured Internet connection. The Library assumes no responsibility for the loss or compromise of information transmitted across the connection.

All work done on this computer should be saved on a memory device or e-mailed to the user’s account. Any programs or files saved to the computers will be deleted from the computer’s memory and hard drive when the computer is restarted.

The borrower understands the full replacement cost for the laptop is $1600, the loan period is four hours or less, depending on the time the laptop is checked out. Overdue fines are $2.00 per hour or fraction thereof.

Return the computer to the library staff at the front desk. When the computer is confirmed to be in working condition the borrower will receive a return receipt.

This page was updated May 6, 2010