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Computers & Laptops

AUS Library's Information Commons provides a range of computing options for students.

170 Computers Available in the Library

  • 101 Dell Optiplex 755 desktops on ground floor (see specs below)
    • 46 desktops in Information Commons (open area)
    • 4 express terminals
    • 26 (+ 1 instructor) desktops in Information Commons 1 (IC1)
    • 24 desktops in Information Commons 2 (IC2)


  • 34 Dell Optiplex 755 desktops on 1st floor


  • 35 laptops at Circulation Desk (3 hour checkout)
    • 10 IBM T42 Thinkpad
    • 25 IBM T60 Thinkpad

Use Available Computers to find a free desktop or laptop in the Library.


Scanners & Printers

  • 7 A4 scanners - 5 on ground floor, 2 on 1st floor
  • 1 A3 scanner on ground floor
  • 2 Digital senders on ground floor (scan to email, 40 pg/min, double sided scanning, pdf output)
  • Black & white and color printers and photocopiers

Software
Library desktops and laptops are all loaded with a standard software package to meet the computing needs of most students.

Personal Laptops
At peak hours Library computers are very busy so students are encouraged to use their own laptops.

Wireless internet is available throughout the building. When connected to AUS_Wireless network, personal laptops can:

  • Access the internet and network folders
  • Print on Pharos enabled printers (Pharos client installation required)

The IC Help Desk offers help with configuring laptops for network and printing and distributes network cables. For more information please see Information Commons Help Desk.

Computer Specifications

Dell Optiplex 755 Desktop Station
Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 2.33GHz
2 GB RAM
160 GB HD
DVD/RW
USB ports - 2 on casing, 2 on monitor
Built-in graphic card 384MB shared memory
Optical mouse/keyboard
Dell 17" LCD Monitor
IBM T42 Thinkpad
Pentium M 735 1.7 GHz
1 GB+ RAM
60 GB HD
DVD/CD-RW
2 USB Ports
Bluetooth

IBM T60 Thinkpad
Genuine IntelĀ® CPU T2400 @ 1.83GHz
1 GB+ RAM
80 GB HD
DVD/CD-RW
3 USB Ports
Bluetooth
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