Connect from Off-Campus

Learn how to set up your computer to access databases and other electronic resources from locations outside the library.

For All Computing Needs

The Bobst Library Computer Center (BLCC)

Lower Level 1 (Mac & PC)




For Research Needs

All floors have Internet-connected computers; most are located in the 1st Floor Reference Center and 5th Floor




For Word, Excel & Powerpoint

• Macs & PCs on Lower Levels 1 & 2, floors 4 & 5
• the Bobst Library Computer Center (BLCC), Lower Level 1.




For Advanced Users

The Digital Studio, 5th floor

The Data Service Studio, 5th floor




Wireless Computing

Available throughout Bobst Library via NYURoam. For more information about how to connect and use wireless services, visit http://www.nyu.edu/its/wireless, the website for NYU's Information Technology Services wireless access.

Laptops

Can I bring my own laptop, or borrow one at the library?

• If you have your own laptop, you'll need:

  • For wired access (NYU NET ID required)
    
    • A 10-, 100-, or 1000-BaseT Ethernet card with an RJ-45 female connector
    • An Ethernet cable
    • Your laptop registered for Wired Access at Bobst Library
  • For wireless access (NYU NET ID required)
    
    • An 802.11 b/g wireless Ethernet card
    • 802.11n access on 4th and 5th floors
    • Your laptop configured for wireless access

• Borrow a Laptop

  • You can check out a laptop (Mac or PC) or peripherals at the Bobst Library Computer Center (BLCC) on LL1 of Bobst.
  • Laptops are wireless enabled. (NYU NET ID required)
  • You may take laptops and peripherals anywhere in the library, but you may not take them out of the building.
  • Laptops and peripherals are loaned out for 3 hours. You may renew one time for another 3 hours.
  • If you return your laptop or peripherals late, fines accrue as follows:
    • Laptops: $5.00 per 15 minutes (33¢ per minute) to a cap of $40.
    • Peripherals: $5.00 per 15 minutes (33¢ per minute) to a cap of $20.
    • MINIMUM FINE IS $5.00.

Can I print wirelessly from my laptop?

You can print wirelessly from your laptop. Click here for the software installer and instructions on how to setup your laptop.

I don't have a wireless laptop; where can I plug into the network?

Network jacks for laptops are located on the following floors. Be sure you have your laptop registered for wired access.

• LL1 & LL2 - Group Study Rooms
• 2nd Floor - North West Corner
• 6th Floor - West Atrium Wall
• 7th Floor - West Atrium Wall
• 8th Floor - South East Corner
• 9th Floor - West Atrium Wall
• 10th Floor - West Atrium Wall

Who Can Borrow Laptops?

NYU students and faculty with current NYU IDs may borrow a laptop from Bobst.

• Features of Bobst Library Mac & PC Laptops

  • A network connection/network "drop"
  • AC/electrical power connection and battery connection
  • Software: MS Office, Internet Browsers
  • Wireless capability for use on all floors

• Laptop Security Cables

  Security cables for personal laptops are available from the Library Computer Center.

Computing Needs

Computers for your research needs:

1st Floor Reference Center

This reference center contains multiple web-enabled PCs with access to BobCat and research databases and e-resources. Printing is available.





On Every Floor

You can find computers on every stacks floor in Bobst Library. Some terminals are only for BobCat, while others are web-enabled.




Digitizing Projects

More on the Bobst Library Computer Center

Adaptive Computing Equipment

The BLCC has a wide variety of adaptive computing equipment for users with special needs. See Services for Persons with Disabilities for more information.

At the Digital Studio

The Digital Studio is NYU's gateway to digital services supporting scholarship and teaching.