Computers in the libraries
Find an available computer.
- 160+ public computers are available through the Mearns Centre for Learning; 46 laptops are available for loan from the Main Loan Desk and Music & Media Services. All library workstations are governed by our Computer Use Policy.
I need help!
- Get help with printing, downloading and saving files at the Library Help Desk.
Helpful links:
- Printing
- How to print, PaperCut printing software, wireless printing from personal laptops.
- Connect to Netdrive
- UVic Netdrive is an online storage space for students, staff and faculty. Learn how to connect from your own computer.
- Adaptive technology rooms
- Information on equipment and software available for students with print-based and learning disabilities.
- Priority for this equipment and software is given to those who require adaptive technologies. You may be asked to move to another workstation.
Tips for working on library computer workstations
- Save your work regularly.
- Log off when you are finished at a workstation.
- Exit the application appropriately when finished.
- The libraries are not responsible for lost work or misprints.
Saving and download documents
There are three options for saving documents in the Learning Commons:
1. UVic Individual temp directory ("I"drive) - **recommended option**
- Select File > Save
- In the Save As dialog box:
- Enter a file name
- Select the following location to save to: \\netdrive.uvic.ca\ (I:)
- Create new folder here, naming it the same as your Netlink ID **
- Open the folder you just created and save your document there.
Having your individual temp folder created on the I: drive will allow you to access it from elsewhere on campus, and from home, if you have installed the UVic VPN client.
** Be sure to read the "Read me first" information file in the \\netdrive.uvic.ca\ (I:). Any folders that are not named using the Netlink ID naming convention will be automatically renamed on a regular basis.
2. My Documents and/or Desktop
Documents may be saved to MyDocuments or to the Desktop, but please note: files saved to My Documents or to the Desktop will not be available from other campus computer labs or from home. Files you save to a Learning Commons computer will be available from any workstation within the Learning Commons when you log in with your Netlink ID.
We still recommend saving to an external storage device or to \\netdrive.uvic.ca\ (I:) before ending your session.
3. D: drive for CD, USB or flash drive
Select "D:" to save to the CD-RW drive, or select your external storage device. Remember to take your external drive (USB) or disk when you leave!
When downloading files or documents via the Internet, use the same instructions outlined above in order to keep a copy of whatever files you obtain.
Emailing documents and editing emailed documents
Use UVic Webmail or other web-based email applications (Hotmail, GMail etc) to email documents to yourself.
When opening a document from your web-based email application, save the document to the desktop before editing or printing your paper.
Software available on Learning Commons workstations
|
Software (LC Workstations) |
Description |
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Adobe Flash Player (FireFox Plugin) |
Application framework for running rich internet applications |
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Adobe Flash Player (IE Plugin) |
Application framework for running rich internet applications |
|
Adobe Reader |
PDF file viewing application |
|
Beyond 2020 Professional Browser |
Spreadsheet software to view data produced by Statistics Canada |
|
Chinese Simplified Font Support for Adobe Reader |
|
|
Cn3D Macromolecular Strucure Viewer (IE Plugin) |
Plugin to view 3-D structures in a web browser |
|
CyberLink PowerDVD |
DVD playback plugin for Windows Media Player |
|
EndNote Web |
Web-based reference organizer and collaboration tool |
|
FireFox |
Free and open source web browser |
|
Google Earth |
Virtual globe, map and geographical information program |
|
Internet Explorer |
Web browser |
|
Java Runtime Enviroment (IE & FireFox Plugin) |
Provides the components needed to run applets and applications written in the Java programming language. |
|
MS .NET Framework |
Provides the components needed to run applications written in the .NET programming language. |
|
MS Office 2007 Compatibility Pack |
Compatiblilty plugin to open Office 2010 files and documents |
|
MS Office Pro Plus |
Productivity Suite |
|
MS Office Pro Plus Access |
Relational database management system |
|
MS Office Pro Plus Excel |
Spreadsheet application |
|
MS Office Pro Plus InfoPath |
Application for designing, distributing, filling and submitting electronic forms |
|
MS Office Pro Plus Outlook |
Personal information manager |
|
MS Office Pro Plus PowerPoint |
Presentation program |
|
MS Office Pro Plus Publisher |
Desktop publishing application |
|
MS Office Pro Plus Word |
Word Processor |
|
MS Silverlight (IE Plugin) |
Application framework for running rich internet applications, with features and purposes similar to those of Adobe Flash. |
|
MS Visual C++ 2008 |
Provides the components needed to run applications written in the VC++ 2008 programming language. |
|
Open Office.Org |
Open Source Productivity Suite |
|
Open Office.Org Draw |
Vector Graphics Editor |
|
Open Office.Org Impress |
Presentation program |
|
Open Office.Org Base |
Database Management Program |
|
Open Office.Org Calc |
Spreadsheet application |
|
Open Office.Org Math |
Tool for creating and editing mathematical formulae |
|
Open Office.Org Writer |
Word Processor |
|
Papercut MF Client |
Payment utility for public printing in the Library and participating campus locations |
|
PuTTy |
Free and Open Source Terminal Emulator Application |
|
Quicktime (IE & FireFox Plugin) |
Streaming Media playback plugin |
|
Roxio Creator |
Application suite for creating digital media (video, photo, music, data) projects to burn to CD/DVD |
|
Roxio Creator Audio |
Application for creating and burning Audio CDs |
|
Roxio Creator Copy |
Application for copying CDs/DVDs to CDs/DVDs |
|
Roxio Creator Data |
Application for burning Data Cds/DVDs |
|
Siku Quanshu (Wenyuange Edition) |
Online Subscription Service |
|
Sonic CinePlayer Decoder Pack |
DVD playback plugin for Windows Media Player |
|
Spelling Dictionaries Support for Adobe Reader |
|
|
Symantec Endpoint Protection |
AntiVirus and AntiMalware |
|
Win SCP |
Open source, free, SFTP client, SCP client, FTPS client and FTP client |
|
Windows Live Essentials Messenger |
Instant messaging client |
|
Windows Media Player |
Video and Audio playback application |
|
Windows Search |
Helps you find and preview, documents, e-mail messages, music files, photos, and other items on the computer. |
|
Write-N-Cite |
Works with your word-processor to create citations |
Software available on Main Loan desk laptops
|
Software (Main Loan Desk Laptops) |
Description |
|
Adobe Flash Player (FireFox Plugin) |
Application framework for running rich internet applications |
|
Adobe Flash Player (IE Plugin) |
Application framework for running rich internet applications |
|
Adobe Reader |
PDF file viewing application |
|
Beyond 2020 Professional Browser |
Spreadsheet software to view data produced by Statistics Canada |
|
Chinese Simplified Font Support for Adobe Reader |
|
|
Cisco System VPN Client |
UVic Virtual Private Network Client |
|
Cn3D Macromolecular Strucure Viewer (IE Plugin) |
Plugin to view 3-D structures in a web browser |
|
CyberLink PowerDVD |
DVD playback plugin for Windows Media Player |
|
FireFox |
Free and open source web browser |
|
Internet Explorer |
Web browser |
|
Java Runtime Enviroment (IE & FireFox Plugin) |
Provides the components needed to run applets and applications written in the Java programming language. |
|
MS .NET Framework |
Provides the components needed to run applications written in the .NET programming language. |
|
MS Office 2007 Compatibility Pack |
Compatiblilty plugin to open Office 2010 files and documents |
|
MS Office 2007 Save as PDF Add-in |
Office 2007 Save as PDF plugin |
|
MS Office Pro Plus |
Productivity Suite |
|
MS Office Pro Plus Access |
Relational database management system |
|
MS Office Pro Plus Excel |
Spreadsheet application |
|
MS Office Pro Plus InfoPath |
Application for designing, distributing, filling and submitting electronic forms |
|
MS Office Pro Plus Outlook |
Personal information manager |
|
MS Office Pro Plus PowerPoint |
Presentation program |
|
MS Office Pro Plus Publisher |
Desktop publishing application |
|
MS Office Pro Plus Word |
Word Processor |
|
MS Visual C++ 2005 |
Provides the components needed to run applications written in the VC++ 2005 programming language. |
|
Open Office.Org |
Open Source Productivity Suite |
|
Open Office.Org Draw |
Vector Graphics Editor |
|
Open Office.Org Impress |
Presentation program |
|
Open Office.Org Base |
Database Management Program |
|
Open Office.Org Calc |
Spreadsheet application |
|
Open Office.Org Math |
Tool for creating and editing mathematical formulae |
|
Open Office.Org Writer |
Word Processor |
|
Papercut MF Client |
Payment utility for public printing in the Library and participating campus locations |
|
PuTTy |
Free and Open Source Terminal Emulator Application |
|
Quicktime (IE & FireFox Plugin) |
Streaming Media playback plugin |
|
RealPlayer |
Streaming Media playback plugin |
|
Roxio Creator |
Application suite for creating digital media (video, photo, music, data) projects to burn to CD/DVD |
|
Roxio Creator Audio |
Application for creating and burning Audio CDs |
|
Roxio Creator Copy |
Application for copying CDs/DVDs to CDs/DVDs |
|
Roxio Creator Data |
Application for burning Data Cds/DVDs |
|
Siku Quanshu (Wenyuange Edition) |
Online Subscription Service |
|
Sonic CinePlayer Decoder Pack |
DVD playback plugin for Windows Media Player |
|
Spelling Dictionaries Support for Adobe Reader |
|
|
Symantec Endpoint Protection |
AntiVirus and AntiMalware |
|
Win SCP |
Open source, free, SFTP client, SCP client, FTPS client and FTP client |
|
Windows Media Player |
Video and Audio playback application |
|
Write-N-Cite |
Works with your word-processor to create citations |
Software available on Music and Media laptops
|
Software (Music & Media Laptops) |
Description |
|
Adobe Flash Player (FireFox Plugin) |
Application framework for running rich internet applications |
|
Adobe Flash Player (IE Plugin) |
Application framework for running rich internet applications |
|
Adobe Reader |
PDF file viewing application |
|
Beyond 2020 Professional Browser |
Spreadsheet software to view data produced by Statistics Canada |
|
Chinese Simplified Font Support for Adobe Reader |
|
|
Cisco System VPN Client |
UVic Virtual Private Network Client |
|
Cn3D Macromolecular Strucure Viewer (IE Plugin) |
Plugin to view 3-D structures in a web browser |
|
CyberLink PowerDVD |
DVD playback plugin for Windows Media Player |
|
FireFox |
Free and open source web browser |
|
Internet Explorer |
Web browser |
|
Java Runtime Enviroment (IE & FireFox Plugin) |
Provides the components needed to run applets and applications written in the Java programming language. |
|
MS .NET Framework |
Provides the components needed to run applications written in the .NET programming language. |
|
MS Office Pro Plus |
Productivity Suite |
|
MS Office Pro Plus Access |
Relational database management system |
|
MS Office Pro Plus Excel |
Spreadsheet application |
|
MS Office Pro Plus InfoPath |
Application for designing, distributing, filling and submitting electronic forms |
|
MS Office Pro Plus Outlook |
Personal information manager |
|
MS Office Pro Plus PowerPoint |
Presentation program |
|
MS Office Pro Plus Publisher |
Desktop publishing application |
|
MS Office Pro Plus Word |
Word Processor |
|
MS Silverlight (IE Plugin) |
Application framework for running rich internet applications, with features and purposes similar to those of Adobe Flash. |
|
MS Visual C++ 2005 |
Provides the components needed to run applications written in the VC++ 2005 programming language. |
|
MS Visual C++ 2008 |
Provides the components needed to run applications written in the VC++ 2008 programming language. |
|
Open Office.Org |
Open Source Productivity Suite |
|
Open Office.Org Draw |
Vector Graphics Editor |
|
Open Office.Org Impress |
Presentation program |
|
Open Office.Org Base |
Database Management Program |
|
Open Office.Org Calc |
Spreadsheet application |
|
Open Office.Org Math |
Tool for creating and editing mathematical formulae |
|
Open Office.Org Writer |
Word Processor |
|
Papercut MF Client |
Payment utility for public printing in the Library and participating campus locations |
|
Quicktime (IE & FireFox Plugin) |
Streaming Media playback plugin |
|
Roxio Creator Starter |
Application suite for creating digital media (video, photo, music, data) projects to burn to CD/DVD |
|
Siku Quanshu (Wenyuange Edition) |
Online Subscription Service |
|
Symantec Endpoint Protection |
AntiVirus and AntiMalware |
|
Windows Media Player |
Video and Audio playback application |
|
Write-N-Cite |
Works with your word-processor to create citations |