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Technology

GSLIS has its own computer lab on the Boston campus, known as the GSLIS Tech Lab. (GSLIS students at Mount Holyoke also have access to a GSLIS-only computer lab. For details see the MHC Campus Student Fact Sheet.) This lab is open only to GSLIS students, and contains PCs and Macs with a variety of software useful for students in the program. The lab is always staffed by a Technology Reference Assistant: a current GSLIS student who can answer questions and help troubleshoot software and hardware in the lab. In addition, Simmons has a college-wide Technology Office, which handles many aspects of the technology on campus, including the wireless network, e-mail support and maintenance of student network storage space. This page contains links to technology-related information on the GSLIS Tech Lab and Simmons Technology Office websites.

On this page

• GSLIS Tech Lab |
• Cataloging Lab |
• Safety & Security Online |
• Using Your Y Drive and Your Web Space |
• Listservs |
• Computer Skills Training |
• Buying a Computer |
• Other Tips & Information

The GSLIS Tech Lab (P-213)

• GSLIS Tech Lab Hours
• Tech Lab Download Center: How-To Guides & Handouts
• Tech Lab Circulating Items (in the library catalog, search course reserves by professor for "gslis tech lab")

Cataloging Lab

The Cataloging Lab (P-214) is part of the GSLIS Tech Lab suite. GSLIS students wishing to access the Cataloging Lab can use their Simmons College ID in the card reader mounted by the door. If your card does not work, please see the TRA on duty. She or he can let you into the lab, and put in a request to give you access to the door with your ID.

The hours for the Cataloging Lab are the same as those for the Tech Lab (please note: these hours differ from the library's hours). Technology resources in the Cataloging Lab include 6 PCs running Windows XP (all with CD burners) and one printer. You can bring your laptop into the Cataloging Lab and access the Simmons College wireless network, or use an Ethernet cord for wired access. The worktable in the Cataloging Lab has several Ethernet ports and power outlets built in to the top. (Please note: you cannot access the printers via the wireless network—you can only print from an existing workstation in the Cataloging Lab or the Tech Lab.) Materials in the Cataloging Lab may only be removed for the purpose of making photocopies in the GSLIS Lounge.

Safety & Security Online

• Antivirus & Spyware Protection
• Password Management
• Tips to Pick a Secure Password

Using Your Y Drive and Your Web Space

• Using Your Y Drive: scroll down to "Storage." Your Y Drive is network storage provided by Simmons College. You can access it from any campus computer, and from home.
• Accessing Your Y Drive From Home (PDF)
• Your Simmons Web Space: scroll down to "Web Space."
• GSLIS Tech Lab: Creating Web Pages: scroll down to "Creating Web Pages." This section contains 4 PDFs on how to use your web space and how to make a basic web page.

• Technology Office: Personal Web Publishing

Listservs

• GSLIS Listservs: scroll down to "Listservs."
• Manage Your Listserv Subscriptions (use your e-mail login information to access this page)

Computer Skills Training

• Free Computer Skills Training Workshops
• Free Software Training Online Through Element K
• Keep an eye out for information on the Emerging Technologies Workshop Series, co-sponsored by the GSLIS Tech Lab and the Simmons chapter of ASIS&T. Workshops are held in the fall and spring semesters.

Buying a Computer

• Help Purchasing a Computer: information on buying a computer and accessories as well as on special pricing from Apple, Dell and Academic Superstore.
• Simmons College Recommended Specifications for Personal Computers
• Simmons College Minimum Specifications for Personal Computers
• University Computers: Simmons students are eligible for a discount at this Kenmore Square shop, which is operated by Boston University.

Other Tips & Information

• Printing On Campus
• Simmons College Wireless Network
• Tips on Using Your Simmons Email
• Backing Up Your Computer

Have a question, comment or a tip you'd like to share? Please e-mail gslisweb@simmons.edu.

This page was last updated on 11/2/07.