Computer Access in the Libraries for Current UW Students, Faculty, and Staff
Computers
Student Computers
Workstations require log-in with UW NetID.
Locations: All Libraries branches.
Provide access to:
- Email & Internet
- Virtually all databases and online resources licensed by University Libraries
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
- Additional software and hardware
Technology Spaces
Media Arcade
Provides access to computers and technology for audio and video editing and creation, as well as for general use by UW students, faculty, and staff.
Odegaard Learning Commons
Provides access to powerful computer workstations, useful software packages, innovative technology studios, help desk services, and more.
Library Workstations
Workstations with only access to Libraries resources, no log-in required; see details on Guest Research Stations. Generally provided for use by visitors or for quick access to Libraries resources.
Wireless Access
Wireless Internet access is available on all three UW campuses and in all the libraries. Log-in with UW NetID or Eduroam participation is required.
Printing & Scanning
Provided by Creative Communications
Payment for Printing:
- Husky Card for UW students, faculty, & staff
- Dawg Prints card for non-UW users
Scanning options:
- To a USB (flash drive - cannot be Mac-formatted drive)
- To a print station
- To email (non-UW users should ask staff for a Temporary NetID)
- To mobile device
- To Google Drive
- Accessibility
- Adjustable height tables
- Option to scan as searchable PDF file (OCR)
- Option to scan text to mp3 audio file
- Optional foot pedal to activate scanner
Mobile/Wireless printing: To print from a mobile device, you must have a UW NetID.
- Login to print.uw.edu
- Upload your document(s)
- Print jobs can then be retrieved at any Dawg Prints location