Available Software

Library PCs:
There are over 60 PCs in the Lupton Library that are all equipped with the following software. In addition to these PCs, there are also several Research PCs on the ground floor that have limited access to the library's databases and websites with certain domains (.edu, .gov).

Library Wireless Laptop Checkout:
The Lupton Library offers checkout of wireless laptops for in-Library use only. Laptops are available for current UTC students, faculty, and staff with their valid MOCS card at the Circulation Desk. These laptops allow wireless access to the Internet from anywhere in the Library and include Microsoft Office applications. Use of these laptops must be in accordance with the Library's Wireless Laptop Checkout Policy and Computing Resources Use Policy.

Access Policies for Library PCs:
Use of Library PCs with full internet access is restricted to users with UTCIDs and passwords. Research PCs with limited access to the library's databases and websites within certain domains (.edu, .gov) are available for other groups of users.

Alumni or Visiting Scholars
Under certain circumstances, alumni can apply for a UTCID and password through the Alumni Office. Alumni who have received UTCIDs may use the public PCs in the Library or use their personal laptops to access the UTC wireless network. Alumni without UTCIDs and passwords can checkout one of 5 laptops reserved for couresy card patrons from the Circulation Desk. Use is limited to one two-hour checkout per day.

Guests who have a valid Lupton Library Courtesy Card can checkout one of 5 laptops reserved for couresy card patrons from the Circulation Desk. Use is limited to one two-hour checkout per day.

Guests who do not have Courtesy Cards may use the Research PCs located in the carrels just behind the Reference Desk to access library resources and sites at selected domains (those ending in .edu and .gov).

Guests with Personal Laptops cannot currently logon to the UTC Network in the Library. Access to the UTC Networks is limited to those with UTCIDs and passwords.