Facilities
The Reinert-Alumni Library serves as a general computer lab for the main campus. The Reference staff are available for frontline technical support on the library machines. We also offer media equipment and facilities for group and independent study.
Computers and Netbooks
The Library has approximately 40 desktop computers for student use, plus 15
wireless netbooks available for 2-hour checkout from the Circulation Desk.
All library computers offer Internet access and run Windows XP with
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, FrontPage, and Access.
Students can log in with their Creighton netID.
Disability Accommodations
The Library provides barrier-free access and reasonable accommodation for
all those with physical or developmental disabilities. Restrooms in the
adjacent Commons are wheelchair-accessible, and there is a computer
workstation reserved for handicapped access on the main level. The Library
also strives to maintain a website that is compliant with accessibility
standards.
Fax Machine
The Library fax machine, located in the Administrative Office, is available
for public use during regular business hours. Students are charged 50 cents
per page to receive a fax transmission. To send a fax, the cost is $1 for
the first page plus 50 cents for each additional page. The fax number is
402-280-2435.
JayBuck$
The Circulation Desk accepts
JayBuck$
for printing, copying, and other transactions. You can load cash into your
account (or purchase a generic photocopy card for one dollar) at the Cash
Management Center located on the main level near the photocopy machines. You
can also load JayBuck$ online.
Library Classroom
The "smart" classroom on the upper level is available for small groups to
use for meetings or collaborative projects during
Reference hours. Reservations are accepted no more than 24 hours in
advance and catering is not allowed. For questions regarding availability,
please contact the
Reference and Instructional Services Librarian.
Lockers
A limited number of lockers are available in the Library and in the Commons.
The cost is $2.50 per semester and includes the padlock. Please register and
pay at the Circulation Desk.
Media Equipment
DVD, video, and CD players are available on the main level at the north end
of the floor, and headphones can be checked out from the Circulation Desk.
Audiocassette players and a mobile VHS/DVD player are also available upon
request. All audiovisual media available from the Library is listed in the
Library Catalog (CLIC).
Microform Copiers
Microfiche and microfilm copiers are located on the upper level. Copy
charges are 8 cents per frame with
JayBuck$ or 10 cents per frame with cash, payable at the Circulation
Desk. A special station is also available to digitize microform. Assistance
is available from the
Serials Specialist
in Technical Services.
Photocopiers
Two copy machines are located on the main level behind the Circulation Desk.
Copy charges are 8 cents per page with
JayBuck$ or 10 cents per page with cash. You may also purchase a generic
photocopy card at the Cash Management Center adjacent to the copiers.
Printers
The library computers are networked to laser printers behind the Circulation
Desk. Use your netID to identify your print job on the printer station
monitor. The cost is 8 cents per page with
JayBuck$ or 10 cents per page with cash. Color prints are 25 cents per
page.
Rare Book Room
The Rare Book Room is available to faculty as a meeting space under certain
conditions. For questions regarding availability, please contact the
Administrative Assistant to the Director.
Scanner
A flatbed scanner and imaging software is available on the main level in the
computer area. Assistance is available from the Reference Desk.
Software Installation
The library staff can install course-related and test preparation software
on library computers upon request, in accordance with our
Software Support Policy.
Study Rooms
Ten rooms are available on the main level for for "listening, viewing and
studying" (LVS). The rooms seat four people and are available on a
first-come, first-served basis. A whiteboard is standard in every room, and
dry erase markers are available from the Circulation Desk. Several rooms are
also equipped with a desktop computer.
Typewriter
A typewriter is available for use in a study room. Inquire at the
Circulation Desk.
Union Pacific Room
The Union Pacific Room is available for some faculty, staff, and student
functions. For reservations, please contact the
Administrative Assistant to the Director.
Wireless Internet
Wireless Internet access is available throughout the building. Students and
visitors who need help con*figuring their personal laptops for wireless
Internet access may contact the Library's PC Network Technician in
Access Services for assistance, or the
Division of Information Technology (DoIT).