FAQS: Computers/Scanners/Printing

1. Computer Labs in the Library

Computer Instruction Room

28 Computers, 1 instructor computer with LCD Projector and VCR attached, 1 Laser Printer, 1 Scanner. Computers have access to campus resources, e-mail, and library resources. The Computer instruction Room is open all the hours the library is open, except when reserved for classes. To reserve the Computer Instruction Room call 974-1070.

Information Commons Computers

The Library has 16 computers in the IC area by the front desk.  They are set up for Internet, access to your M: drive, word processing and printing. Software available is the same as the computer lab.

Group Study Room Computers

The Library has 4 Group Study Rooms with computers. They are set up for Internet, access to your M: drive, word processing and printing. They print to the Alcove printer. Software is the same as the computer lab.
 

Digital Media Lab Computers

The Digital Media Lab is a multimedia workspace reserved for projects involving video, photo, and music editing; image capturing; and analog-to-digital conversion.

The DML contains the following computer hardware:

2 iMac workstations
1 Mac Pro workstation
1 VHS-to-DVD conversion terminal
1 high resolution Epson multimedia scanner to scan images or slides

2. How do I convert files online without downloading software?

Have you ever wanted to convert files from one format to another without the need to download software? Zamzar http://www.zamzar.com and Media Convert http://www.media-convert.com are online tools that let users convert files. They allow you to convert documents, images, videos and music files.

A lot of formats are supported. Main formats are :

Raw text, HTML, XHTML, Microsoft Word, RTF, PDF, PS, Open Office, Star Writer, Pocket Word, Word Perfect

CSV, dBase, Microsoft Excel, Pocket Excel, Lotus 123, Quattro Pro, Star Calc, Open Office spreadsheet

MathML, Star Math, Open Office math

Microsoft Powerpoint, Star Impress, Open Office presentation

3. Scanners

The library has three scanners available.

There is a flatbed scanner in the Library Computer Instruction room in the basement of the library that is available anytime the library is open.

There is a document scanner that can feed up to 50 sheets of paper available upon request. Ask at the library circulation desk.

There is a high quality photo scanner in the Digital Media Lab. 

4. Wireless

 

The Millsaps- Wilson Library, along with many other buildings and outdoor areas on campus have Wireless access to the Internet.

Wireless Documentation is available for download at the following URL or hard copies may be obtained from the Helpdesk located in the Academic Complex Room 105. http://www.millsaps.edu/its

Please contact the helpdesk@millsaps.edu or 601-974.1144, 1155, if you need assistance.