Laptops

The library has total of thirty-three laptops for loan from the library's Circulation desk.

• Five are available as an end of day loan
• Twenty-eight can circulate for one week

Laptops are either a Dell 600 or Dell 610. Accessories include: DVD player, floppy drive, 3-hour battery, AC adaptor, internal wireless card, and carry case.

Each laptop has Microsoft® Office and is pre-configured to access the UMass Medical School's wireless network.

Please refer to the Laptop Loan Program page for eligibility and a detailed circulation policy.

Wireless Network

Access Points

The library has three access points to the UMass Medical School's wireless network. All access points are located on the first floor.

Speed and Coverage

Currently the network is supporting the IEEE 802.11b Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) standard. The basic network transmission rate is 11 Mbps. Wireless a, b, and g cards may also be used. Each access point provides wireless coverage for a radius of about 100 feet.

Signal Strength

Due to the access point locations, book stacks, and thick library walls, signal strength is the strongest on the library's first floor. The signal is the weakest on the second and third floors along the outer walls.

Accessing the Wireless Network

In order to access the wireless network you must have a Medical School or Clinical (UMMHC) system network account.

Network Name

The name of the wireless network can be obtained from the library's Reference desk or Circulation desk.