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Computers and Laptops

There are over 20 computers in the Reference Room that can be used to search the catalog, indexes and databases, and the Internet.

All printers and copiers on campus have migrated to the VPrint system which requires a Vassar ID or a VPrint card. Several VPrint printers are located near the Reference Room. There are no more "Quick Print" Stations available.  Learn more about VPrint at the CIS VPrint Site.

Laptop computers for use within the library may be checked out from the Circulation Desk. Most computers in the library do not have floppy or zip drives. In order to save data, you will need to either bring a USB device with you, save the data to another machine on the campus network, or bring a disk and check out one of the small number of external drives available from the circulation desk.

Media Cloisters

Computers in the Media Cloisters, on the second floor of the library, are primarily for group work on class projects that require use of the high-end technologies available there. For more information, see the Media Cloisters website.

Networking

Almost every seat in the library has an Ethernet port for access to the campus net and internet. In addition to the wired networking, the Main, Art and Music Libraries are now completely wireless. The wireless network in the Main and Art Libraries is a gift of the Vassar Senior Class of 2004.

There is now guest access available on the wireless network.  If you are a guest in the Library and need to access the wireless network, go to the CIS Helpdesk near the printers for assistance.