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Can I surf the Web on library computers?

Yes. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to use the computer workstations in the Vandiver Reference Center for library research. However, general Web surfing, email, and word processing can be done on these workstations as well as in the Computer Labs on the 1st floor (basement).

For questions regarding the Computer Labs, contact Office of Information Technology: 786-3007.


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Can I do word processing on library computers?

Yes. However, when working on the computer workstations in the Vandiver Reference Center, students are strongly encouraged to bring their own stick drive. Word processing can also be done in the Computer Labs on the 1st floor (basement).

For questions regarding the Computer Labs, contact Office of Information Technology: 786-3007.


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Where can I check my email?

Access to email is available both on the computer workstations in the Vandiver Reference Center as well as in the Computer Labs on the 1st (bottom) floor. However, students, faculty and staff are encouraged to use the computer workstations in the Vandiver Reference Center for library research only.

For questions regarding the Computer Labs, contact Office of Information Technology: 786-3007.

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Can I search other library catalogs?

Links to other library catalogs can be found on the library's Other Library Catalogs page.

For further assistance, contact a User Services Librarian at the Reference desk.


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Can I access the Library Catalog and other electronic resources from off-campus?

The Library Catalog and most of the library's electronic resources are available to current Columbia College students, staff and faculty from off-campus with a valid Columbia College email username and password. For a complete listing of our available online databases, please see the Online Databases page.

For further assistance, contact a User Services Librarian at the Reference desk.


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What do I do if I can't connect to the library's databases?

Contact a User Services Librarian at the Reference desk for assistance.

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Last modified: 12/10/09
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