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Availability of hardware and software varies between campus libraries.
The information below applies to the Robertson Library at the Bentley campus. See Robertson floorplan for locations of facilities.
At other campuses, contact your Campus Library to find out what hardware and software is available.
Is there a colour printer in the Library?
Is there a scanner in the Library?
Is there a CD-writer available in the library?
Can I use my USB in the library computers?
Are Apple Macintosh computers available in the Library?
Where can I send a fax?
Can I access the Internet in the Library?
Can I use email in the Library?
Can I use my laptop in the Library?
Can I plug my laptop in to use the Internet in the Library?
Can I print from my laptop in the library?
Can I use my PDA or handheld computer in the library?
Can I access my Student Drive from the Library?
Is SPSS (statistics) Software available in the Library?
Can I get help with Databases/EndNote/ Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Publisher/...How do I activate my Oasis account?
How do I enable Javascript and cookies?
Yes, a networked colour printer is available on Level 3 and a stand-alone colour printer is located on Level 2. When using the networked colour printer you will need to select the colour printer from the drop-down menu in the Print options and read the printing prompts.
Yes, there are 5 self-serve scanners available in the Lounge on level 2 of the Library.
Self-serve scanners are also available in the Abacus Labs (Buildings 303, 408 and 501).
No.
Yes, USB devices can be used in the library computers (except for the catalogue-only terminals). However, the devices can only be connected by using the port at the front of the computer. Not all library computers will accept all types of USBs so please try another computer if this occurs. Some USBs have a short connector so you may wish to use a USB cable.
No, but you can use them in some School Labs.
From The Spot, in the Guild courtyard, next to Centrelink.
Yes, the Internet is available from all workstations (except the catalogue-only terminals) on all floors. These computers are for academic use only as per Curtin University’s ICT policy.
Yes, from any computer workstation (except the catalogue-only terminals). All computers are for academic use as per Curtin University’s ICT policy. Express computers are available on Levels 2 and 3 and we suggest you use these terminals if you want to quickly check your email.
Yes.
Yes, you can. Students will need to use their Oasis username and password to connect to the Curtin network and staff should use their Novell login. If your laptop has a compatible on-board wireless card, you can configure it to access the network. More information can be gained from the Wireless Network webpage.
Room 4.29 on Level 4 has been set up for students who want to use the Curtin electronic network on their laptops and take advantage of the available power points. In this room, students are able to access the electronic network by plugging a blue Ethernet cable into the Ethernet slot in their laptops. Power points may also be used to charge PDAs and other electronic devices.
Yes, just follow the instructions below:
Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000 compatible
You will then have two printers installed, "Curtin Library BW Printer" and "Curtin Library Colour Printer". Printing to these printers works in the same way as printing from any computer within the Library. Please be aware that these printers will only work while you are connected directly to the Curtin network, either through wireless, the library's wired laptop room or elsewhere on campus.
Mac OS 10.4 and 10.5
Printing to these printers works in the same way as printing from any computer within the Library. Please be aware that these printers will only work while you are connected directly to the Curtin network, either through wireless, the library's wired laptop room or elsewhere on campus.
Yes, but if you wish to access the internet via your PDA or handheld computer, it needs to be WPA compatible, such as PocketPC 2003 Second Edition. For more information see the Wireless Network webpage. A list of PDA friendly library resources is available.
Yes, you can access your student I: drive from "My Computer" on any networked PC in the Library.
You can also access the I:drive and Health R:drive from the Abacus Labs.
Yes, on all computer workstations (except the catalogue-only terminals).
The library staff on Level 2 can help with Database, Gecko and EndNote queries and problems. We also have Student Assistants roving in the library during semester from 9:00am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday and 1:00 – 4:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday, who can assist with many general software queries.
If you think you will need more help with general software, Internet, Oasis or WebCT it is advisable to work in one of the Abacus Labs where Support Staff is available from 9:00am-9:00pm weekdays and 1:00pm-5:00pm on weekends.
Instructions for activating your account are available from the Oasis Website.
To be able to use the library’s electronic resources you need to enable javascript and cookies. See more here.
