Computer Equipment and Locations:

16 Computer Workstations: 1st (Main) Floor Reading Room  4 Computer Workstations: 1st (Main) Floor Research Area  2 Computer Workstations: Ground Floor and Second Floor 3 Computer Workstations: Third Floor 2 Collaboratories: Second Floor 1 Laser Printer: 1st (Main) Floor Research Area 1 Document Scanner: 1st (Main) Floor Research Area

• Login to computers with Salem username (e.g. abcdxym0) and password - the same information used to login to MySalem. Login information is available for on-campus students from technology support. For off campus help, please call (336) 917-5899

• All workstations are connected to the laser printer.  Printing is deducted from the student's allocation of "free" copies (more information here).  

• Academic uses of the library's computer resources always take priority over personal use.  Students are bound by the College's Computer Usage Policy when making use of library computing resources and work areas.

• Computer hard drives are wiped clean when restarted - please save your work to your Salem network accounts.  The library is not responsible for lost documents or other work.

Wireless Access:

ALL floors of Gramley Library are wireless enabled.

Personal Laptop Users: 
To access Salem's wireless network, go to the Current Student Intranet to get the SSID (Network Name). All computers using Salem's wireless network must be registered using a valid Salem email login and password.  The Information Technology Dept. (3rd Floor of the Science Bldg.) is available from 9am-5pm to assist you with the registration process.  You may also contact them by using the online support form or calling their HELP line if you are on campus: H-E-L-P (4357). 

Library Laptops:

Library laptop borrowing privileges are restricted to current Salem students, staff, and faculty.  You must present a valid Salem ID to borrow a laptop.

MOST of our lending laptops are wireless enabled.  They are installed with Microsoft Office and other standard software. 

You will be provided with the first laptop that is available.  We cannot accommodate requests for specific laptops.  Exceptions for disability needs or special presentations may be made by contacting Dr. Rose Simon (917-5421).

IN-HOUSE LAPTOPS —
Ten (10) laptops are available for use in the library only.  Your Salem ID will be retained by the circulation attendant until the laptop is returned.  These laptops are available on a first come-first served basis - no reservations will be taken.  The checkout period for in-house laptops is 3 hours.  The overdue fee for in-house laptops is $1 per hour (or part thereof).

*Students who do not return their in-house laptop on time are subject to borrowing restrictions or other disciplinary measures as determined by the library's Director.

CIRCULATING LAPTOPS —
Five (5) laptops circulate for three (3) day periods.   They all come in a carrying case with a shoulder strap.  Reservations are handled in the following manner:

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  • Call (721-2649) or visit the circulation desk
  • Leave your name and local phone number on the waiting list
  • You will be called by circulation staff when a laptop becomes available
  • Once notified, you will need to pick up your laptop within 24 hours; otherwise, your reservation is given to the next person on the waiting list

One (1) laptop is available exclusively for student class presentations, also with a (3) day circulation period.  You may reserve it for a specific date, with a minimum of (4) business days notice, by contacting the circulation desk at 721-2649.

Overdue laptop fine = $25.00 per day

Replacement fees:

• $10.00 - Ethernet Cord
• $20.00 - Mouse
• $15.00 - Power Cord
• For items not listed - assessed on an individual basis

 

The circulation attendant checks that each laptop bag contains a laptop. mouse, power cord, and ethernet cord.  The borrower should also check that these items are present before accepting a laptop.   Any discrepancies must be identified during the check-out process as the borrower is liable for missing items upon the laptop's return. 

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Audio-Visual Equipment:

Headphones may be checked out from the circulation desk, 1st (Main) Floor. 

DVD / VCR / Television: 2nd Floor - South Wall 

VCR / Laser Disc / Television: Basement - East Wall 

DVD / VCR / Television: 3rd Floor - Assembly Room (by reservation or as available) 

Cassette Player: Basement - North Wall

To play compact discs, you may use the headphones with the computer workstations or use the playback equipment in the Fine Arts Center Library. 

 

Printing in the Library:

Salem students are provided with printing accounts through the information technology (I.T.) department. Students can print the amount allocated to their accounts when they are on campus for "free."  

Questions about your printing accounts must be directed to I.T. staff.

 

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