Connect from Off-Campus

Learn how to set up your computer to access databases and other electronic resources from locations outside the library.

Where are Bobst Library's Computers?

For All Computing Needs

The Bobst Library Computer Center (BLCC)

Lower Level 1 (Mac & PC)




For Research Needs

All floors have Internet-connected computers; most are located in the reference centers (1st, 6th, and 9th floors)




For Word, Excel & Powerpoint

• Macs & PCs on Lower Levels 1 & 2
• the Bobst Library Computer Center (BLCC), Lower Level 1.




For Advanced Users

The Digital Studio, 2nd floor




Wireless Computing

Available throughout Bobst Library via NYURoam. For more information about how to connect and use wireless services, visit http://www.nyu.edu/its/wireless, the website for NYU's Information Technology Services wireless access.




For E-mail

NYUHome stations are on Lower Level 2.

Laptops

• Can I bring my own laptop, or borrow one at the library?

  • If you have your own laptop, you'll need:

    • For wired access (NYU NET ID required)
      
      • A 10-, 100-, or 1000-BaseT Ethernet card with an RJ-45 female connector
      • An Ethernet cable
      • Your laptop registered for Wired Access at Bobst Library
    • For wireless access (NYU NET ID required)
      
      • An 802.11 b/g wireless Ethernet card
      • Your laptop configured for wireless access

  • Borrow a Laptop

    • You can check out a laptop at the Bobst Library Computer Center (BLCC) on LL1 of Bobst.
    • Laptops are wireless enabled. (NYU NET ID required)

• I don't have a wireless laptop; where can I plug into the network?

  Network jacks for laptops are located on the following floors. Be sure you have your laptop registered for wired access.
  • LL1 & LL2 - Group Study Rooms
  • 2nd Floor - North West Corner
  • 4th Floor - South East Corner
  • 5th Floor - South East Corner
  • 6th Floor - West Atrium Wall
  • 7th Floor - West Atrium Wall
  • 8th Floor - South East Corner
  • 9th Floor - West Atrium Wall
  • 10th Floor - West Atrium Wall

• Who Can Borrow Laptops?

  NYU students and faculty with current NYU IDs may borrow a laptop from Bobst.

• Features of Bobst Library Mac iBooks & PC Laptops

  • A network connection/network "drop"
  • AC/electrical power connection and battery connection
  • Software: MS Office, Internet Explorer
  • Wireless capability for use on all floors

• Laptop Security Cables

  Security cables for personal laptops are available from the Library Computer Center.

Computing Needs

Computers for your research needs:

In the Reference Centers

Each reference center contains multiple web-enabled PCs with access to BobCat and research databases and e-resources. Printing is available.





On Every Floor

You can find computers on every stacks floor in Bobst Library. Some terminals are only for BobCat, while others are web-enabled.




Digitizing Projects

More on the Bobst Library Computer Center

Adaptive Computing Equipment

The BLCC has a wide variety of adaptive computing equipment for users with special needs. See Services for Persons with Disabilities for more information.