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2007-08 Catalog

Information and Technology Services

Information and Technology Services

(Library and Computing Services)

253.535.7500 and 253.535.7525
www.plu.edu/~libr and www.plu.edu/~comptelc

Information & Technology Services (I&TS) provides library and computing services for the campus.  Located in Mortvedt Library, I&TS personnel are committed to making technology work for everyone while striving to make research in both print and electronic collections a rewarding experience.  More information regarding I&TS services is available on the PLU website.

Computer accounts are essential for all PLU students.  The PLU ePass provides students with a PLU email account, an expanding set of online student services, a rich collection of electronic research sources and tools, and other services and resources for the exclusive use of the PLU community.  Students starting each fall will receive mail early in the summer from the university with instructions on requesting the ePass account online.

Anti-virus software is required on all student computers that connect to the PLU network.  PLU provides this software free.  Visit our web page to get additional information and download the program: http://www.plu.edu/antivirus.

Check out books and multimedia equipment and materials (e.g., videos, DVDs, digital cameras) with your student ID card.  This card with the barcode on the back serves as your PLU library card.

General access computers are located throughout campus.  The largest concentration is in Mortvedt Library, where the Haley Center provides over 50 workstations for access to electronic information resources and other research activities in an atmosphere that promotes individual and group study, immediate access to reference and technology help, and the relaxing ambiance of a nearby espresso kiosk.  Also in the library is the Language Resource Center for foreign language learning.

Personalized assistance in computing and library services can be obtained in a variety of ways.  These I&TS departments are good starting points:

 


Residence hall rooms all have Ethernet network connections.  To connect to the network, students need an Ethernet card in addition to ePass access and anti-virus software (above).  For information or assistance on setting up a computer for access to the network (ResNet), students should visit the CATS homepage or contact the CATS help desk.  Ethernet cards for most computers are available at the PLU bookstore.

Off-campus students need an Internet service provider in addition to the PLU ePass.  These services usually entail a monthly charge.  Additional information on connecting to the PLU network from off campus can be found at www.plu.edu/~comptelc.

Wireless network zones are located throughout campus, including University Center, Mortvedt Library, Xavier Hall and Rieke Center.  The Morken Center for Learning and Technology has both fixed and wireless network, a digital multimedia lab, an open lab for students, and department computing labs.

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