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Use computers, copiers, study rooms, and more

Computing facilities

The Information Commons @ Fondren Library Center has many computers available. Whenever the Fondren Library Center is open, these are availble. Users must have an SMU ID card after 9pm. If there are more users than there are available computers, SMU students will be given first priority.
The Norwick Center for Digital Services is also located in the Information Commons.The ACS Labs in Fondren Library Center offer a greater variety of software, including several graphics packages. Admittance to these labs is by SMU ID only.
The computer lab in the basement of the Hamon Arts Library is open for use by the SMU community when not in use for scheduled classes.

Access the wireless network with your laptop

Wireless network access is available in the libraries. Please consult this guide to set up your laptop for wireless access.

Log in to resources

Off-campus access to most library subscription databases is restricted to current SMU students (undergraduates and graduates enrolled in credit-bearing coursework), staff, and faculty. When you access a resource from off-campus, you will be asked to enter your last name and your 14-digit library barcode number. This number can be found on your ID card and begins with "22177".

Printing from computers

Computers in the libraries and computer labs are networked to laser printers. A print management system allows you to send print jobs to the printers. The job will remain in the system's queue for two hours, after which it will be deleted. No password is required for printing.
Printing must be paid for with a copy card or the Express Cash on an SMU ID card.
Black and white prints are 10 cents each. Double-sided (duplex) printing is available; the first sheet costs 10 cents and each additional page costs 5 cents. Color printing is 50 cents a sheet, when available.

Photocopying

Black and white photocopiers are available throughout the libraries. There are no color copiers in the libraries.
Copies are 10 cents per page when using a copy card or Pony money. A limited number of copiers will accept cash payment; these cost 15 cents per page.
DeGolyer Library has special provisions for photocopying. See their access information.

Copy/print cards

Almost all printing and photocopying devices in the libraries require the use of a copy card or the Express Cash on an SMU ID card for payment.
A copy card can be purchased at Images in Hughes-Trigg or at card vending machines in Fondren Library Center and Hamon Arts Library.
A completely blank copy card is $1.00. If purchased from a vending machine, a single dollar bill is required. After purchase, value may be added to the card with $1, $5, $10, or $20 bills. Vending machines do not accept change.
Express Cash on an SMU ID card is good for both photocopying and printing (as well as vending machines, Market purchases, and many other things). Copy card vending machines can be used to add Express Cash to an ID card. To add value to an Express Cash account with a credit card, go to the Park 'N Pony site and look for Manage My Account.
A change machine is available in the Information Commons

Study rooms and Carrels

Study rooms and carrels in the Hamon Arts Library include group and individual spaces in the Audiovisual Center and on the upper floors.
Study rooms and carrels in Fondren Library Center include group study rooms throughout the complex, single carrels with lockers in the Fondren West wing, and graduate student carrels in the Science/Engineering wing.