Computer Labs

LIBRARY COMPUTER LABS:

Computer lab access is limited to current PCC students.
No food, drinks, children or pets are allowed in the labs.
Do not install or download software on the hard-drive.
In order to retain lab privileges, all policies and procedures must be followed.
You are bound by the PCC Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources policy when utilizing the computer lab, which requires that all users use the lab resources in a responsible manner, consistent with the educational and informational purposes for which it is provided.
Please be courteous and respect others. Keep your voice down, observe your time limit, and do not view web sites that may be offensive to others.

LAB LOCATIONS & HOW TO SIGN UP FOR A COMPUTER:

Library Computer Labs - 1st Floor

LL100 has 70 computers and the Research Zone has 48 computers.
To use a computer, walk up to an available computer and click the the word "Available"
You will be prompted to enter your IIN (the last 8 digits on your LancerCard) and your last name.
Reservations cannot be made in advance.
Computer sessions are for 1 hour.
If you need a computer for longer, you can request an extension from the staff at the main desk. If no one is waiting for a computer, the computer will be renewed for additional time.
Sometimes LL100 is closed for Library Orientation Classes. Check the schedule posted on the front window of the lab.

Asian Pacific Room - 2nd floor (main floor of the Library behind the Reference Desk)

There are 8 quick look-up computers available for students - please limit time to 30 minutes.
You will need to log in to the computer using your PCC Network ID and Password.

WHAT IS MY PCC NETWORK ID AND PASSWORD (PIN)?

All currently registered PCC students have an active Network I.D. and Password (PIN).

For students who registered at PCC for the first time after January 2007, the Network ID is the initials of your first, middle, and last name plus the last 4 digits on the front of your LancerCard ID. Example: WYZ1234. If you do not have a middle initial, use an X.

If you are still not sure what your Network ID is, or if you registered before January 2007, you can find your Network ID at the top of your Enrollment Fee Receipt which you can view via LancerLink Online Services. You will need to log in to LancerLink Online Services using your Institution ID Number (IIN), which is the last 8 digits on your LancerCard. Your IIN is also printed on your original PCC enrollment receipt, which was either given, mailed or e-mailed to you when you first enrolled at the college.

Your Password (PIN) is what you used for telephone or online registration. If you do not know your PIN (or do not remember it), please go to the Records Office (L113) in the Student Services building to verify your PIN.

SAVING YOUR WORK:

Make sure to save your work often.
Do not save work on the computer hard drive.
Save your work on a floppy disk or USB memory stick. Lab stations do not have zip drives.

PRINTING YOUR WORK:

Print-outs are .10 cents per page.
The library accepts cash or check for print-outs.
Pick up print-outs from the 1st Floor Periodicals Desk.
Lab print-outs are identified by your Network ID.

SOUND:

So that you do not disturb other people in the lab, wear headphones if you need to listen to something with sound. The computers are automatically set on mute.

NEED HELP IN THE LAB?

Please see the Lab Technician on duty for assistance. The Lab assistant can answer basic questions to assist you, for example: how to save, print, or format a document. If you require a tutoring session on how to use computers or software, please inquire about tutoring in D104 at the Computer Learning Center .

PCC STUDENT E-MAIL:

PCC provides each student with an e-mail account which can be accessed in campus computer labs via an e-mail program called Pegasus.
For instructions on how to use student email, you will need to read the welcome messages in your Pegasus e-mail account the first time you access it. If you need further assistance, a lab assistant can help you.
The e-mail address assigned to you by the school is YourNetworkId@mail.paccd.cc.ca.us. Your Network ID can be found at the top of your Enrollment Fee Receipt, which you can view via LancerLink Online Services.
If you want to check you PCC mail from off campus, please read the Checking your PCC Student E-mail from off campus guide.

LIBRARY LAB CONFIGURATION & SOFTWARE:

Windows XP/SP2
IE v6.0
MS Office 2003 (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word, FrontPage and Visio)
Adobe Reader
InterVideo WinDVD
Nero
QuickTime Player
Real Player
Windows Media Player
ShelveIt
Voyager
OCLC Connexion

In addition, two terminals in LL100 have Adobe Photoshop with an attached flatbed scanner, while another two are configured specifically for students with disabilities.