Keffer Library Computing Facilities

The Charles J. Keffer Library incorporates the latest available technologies to support the teaching and research mission of the University. This guide describes the computing capabilities available to UST students, faculty, and staff. For information on the locations and hours of operation of other computer facilities at St. Thomas, please consult IRT's Facilities/Labs page.

To reserve a computer classroom online

• Use the Request for Services form (choose the "Facilities Scheduling" link.)

Wireless access

Did you know that you can access UST network resources from your laptop computer?

In order to use the wireless network, your laptop computer must have a wireless network card preinstalled; it must be running Windows 2000 or XP, or Macintosh OS X operating systems; and it must have anti-virus software installed.  In addition, for Minneapolis campus wireless network use, you must register your computer.  See IRT's Wireless @ UST FAQ for technical requirements and other important information.  You can ask for assistance at Scholars (Minneapolis), the Keffer Library reference desk, or the Lower Level service desk in O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library.

You cannot print directly from the wireless network, but you may transfer files from your laptop to a public network computer for printing by using a USB key or by saving them to your U: drive.  See IRT's Wireless @ UST FAQ for technical requirements and other important information.

Public research computers

The library offers twenty-eight PCs and and two Macintosh computers in our public computing area on the first level. The multimedia area offers access to five PCs which are available to perform scans, manipulate images, or complete other projects that utilize specialized software.

Keffer classrooms/labs

Multimedia computers (MOH 104)

There are two PCs outside of MOH 111 that have a variety of specialized software programs. Students needing to use the following software have priority on these computers:

• Adobe Acrobat Distiller
• Adobe Acrobat Standard
• Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Professional
• Adobe Creative Suite 2 (Bridge, Designer, GoLive, Illustrator, ImageReady, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop Elements
• Family Solutions Marriage and Family Therapist SimExam A & B
• Inspiration 8
• ISI ResearchSoft EndNote 7.0
• Macromedia Dreamweaver MX
• Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004
• Macromedia Flash MX
• Palisade Decision Tools
• QSR NVivo
• Realms Argus 11.1
• Simul8
• Sunburst Technology Type to Learn 3

Students needing to use the scanners for graphics or text will also have priority on these workstations.

Curriculum computers

The Keffer Library offers PC and Macintosh computers for curriculum research needs. UST School of Education faculty and students may use this terminal to:

• Review and evaluate educational software (available in our curriculum lab collection)
• Create material for class projects (for example: large signs, educational aids, pictures, etc.)

Standard software: LearningPlus (CURR 2)

Assistive technology workstations

We also provide two workstations that offer hardware and software designed to meet the needs of our assistive technology users. This station provides visual and auditory computing enhancements to our users. The trackball for use with the workstation can be checked out at Access Services, library skyway level.

• Dragon Naturally Speaking
• Jaws
• Kurzweil 1000
• Kurzweil 3000
• ZoomText

Laptop connections

The library has dozens of ports that provide laptops with access to the campus network (in addition to the wireless network access described above). Users will need an ethernet cable and an ethernet card to connect. Keffer has 1 ethernet cable available for checkout for in-library use; see the Access Services desk inside the Library entrance.

Scanners

There are three scanners in the multimedia area on the lower level.  The copiers near the Reference Desk also have scanning capability to process multiple-page documents; ask the tech student at the desk for assistance.

Microsoft Office online training materials

These are available from the help menu in any Microsoft product, or direcly on the Microsoft Office Online Training site.  Select the desired product under "Browse Training Courses" to see a list of audio/video tutorials.