Library Service Point: Technology

Charging Devices

Please ask a library staff member at the desk if you would like to borrow a charger for your laptop or mobile phone.  They are available for a one-day loan at the Library Service Point.

The library has a variety of chargers for mobile phones, tablets, Mac laptops, and PC laptops. Due to the wide variation of connections on mobile phones and laptops, we cannot guarantee we have a charger for your specific device.

Omni portable power banks are also available and can charge any device.  Each one has a wall outlet, USB 3.0 and USB-C ports, a DC port, and wireless charging.  They are available for a one-day loan at the Library Service Point as well.

HIPAA Compliant Shredder

The library has a HIPAA compliant shredder to the left of the public printer for UMass Chan/UMMHC community use.

Laptops for Loan

The library loans laptops to UMass Chan students, faculty, staff and clinical staff. Laptops circulate for one week. Laptops cannot be renewed but patrons are free to check out another laptop the day following their return of a laptop.

Inventory

We currently have 13 Dell laptops available for loan.

• 8 Latitude 5289
• 5 Latitude 7390 2-in-1

Software

All are running Windows 10 and feature:

• Microsoft Office and OneDrive
• Adobe Reader DC
• 3 browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome)
• Zoom
• Skype
• Pulse Secure (VPN Client for UMass Chan)
• VMWare Horizon Client (UMMHC Virtual Desktop Access)

Patrons cannot install programs on the laptops; however, there are instances in which an administrator can approve the installation of certain programs. 

Accessories

All loaner laptops come with a charger and carrying bag.  These accessories are also available by request:

• Mouse
• Stylus
• USB to VGA adapter
• USB-C to Ethernet adapter
• DVD Drive
• Webcam
• Microphone
• Projector (UMass Chan students only)

Dell Laptop Quick Start Manuals

Latitude 5289 model

Latitude 7390 2-in-1 model

Public Workstations

The library has a total of thirty-one (31) workstations located on the first floor, including nineteen (19) Dell computers, four (4) Apple computers, and eight (8) UMMHC computers for clinical use.

The computers are for use by students, staff, faculty and the general public. Priority will be given to members of the medical school community.  Members of the medical school community should use their network account; members of the public should use the guest login.

Library Classroom

The library has one computer classroom containing:

• One instructor workstation
• Twelve student workstations
• Overhead projector
• Laptop connection
• Whiteboard

When the classroom is not in use for library instruction, the computers are available as public workstations.

Scanner

The public printer has scanning capabilities.  You may scan to PDF and send the document to an email address.  Here are instructions for using the public printer to scan to email.

Wireless Access and Signal Strength

Wireless Access

Wireless access is available through the UMMS, ummhc@umw, UMASSMED-GUEST, and eduroam wireless networks.

• To access the UMMS or ummhc@umw wireless networks, you must have a Medical School or Clinical (UMMHC) system network account. Through these networks, University students, faculty and staff will receive robust access to internal UMMS network resources.
• The UMASSMED-GUEST wireless network provides non-encrypted internet access for guests. The guest network is separate from the UMMS or UMW networks and firewalled to protect school resources. This network is intended for guests of the medical school only.
• Visitors from participating EDUROAM institutions may use the eduroam network by logging in with their respective institution’s credentials.

More information on the UMass Medical School's wireless network can be found at: http://www.umassmed.edu/it/how-do-i/get-started/wireless/

More information on Memorial's wireless networks can be found at: https://ournet1.umassmemorial.org/Administrative/Departments/Information Services/WiFi Access/Pages/Default.aspx