O'Kelly Library has many items for checkout and use within the library. In addition to the items listed below, there are over 200 Dell desktop computers located throughout the library, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis, for a maximum of eight (8) hours. All computers require a login. WSSU patrons login with their ID number. Visiting patrons must get a temporary login from the Information Commons Desk.
Note: Files can only be saved on external sources. Please remember to save your work frequently to avoid losing your work!
Hardware Checkout
All hardware items have a 5 hour checkout period, for use inside of the library only. A Ram Card and another form of photo ID are required to check out hardware items. Library Staff will check out items by scanning the item to a patron's account. Staff will not only check it out onto the patron's account, but will also hold/obtain a valid Ram Card for security measures when checking out any of these items. The cards will be safely kept at the Information Commons Desk.
General Information
Printers are located on the First Floor, West Wing in Information Commons and on the Second Floor, West Wing just outside of the Media Center. Money for copying must be on your Ram Card. Copies are 10 cents per page.
Image Scanners are located on select computers in the Information Commons area First Floor, West Wing and on the Second Floor East Wing. An Information Commons staff member is available to assist patrons with using the scanners.
USB headsets, microphones, and headphones, can be checked out in Information Commons.
iPads can be checked out in Information Commons. Patron registration is required each semester for use of these items. They can be used wirelessly anywhere in the building. Upon return, all iPads are inspected and there is a $1,500 fee for lost or damaged equipment.
O'Kelly Library has pc laptops, which are available at the Circulation desk. Patron registration is required each semester to use these laptops. They can be used wirelessly anywhere in the building. Upon return, all laptops are inspected and there is a $1,500 fee for lost or damaged equipment.
Throughout the library are widescreen LCD panels, where information pertaining to the library and its services are posted. Panels located in the Library Foyer and behind the Circulation Desk are used to update library services and information for patrons.
In the Information Commons area, the panels are used as research tools for group projects. There are also panels in some of the group meeting rooms.
Monitors allow groups to display what is on a laptop, tablet or smartphone. Devices can be connected via HDMI and USB-C on 2 monitors on 1st floor East and 3 monitors on 1st floor West.
Two Microfiche/film readers are in the library and are located on the 2nd floor East. Both are equipped with a printer. Microforms are arranged in alphabetical order by the title of the journal, on the Second Floor, East Wing. The collection of materials includes some titles, prior to 2000 and various current volumes.
Patrons often need to make copies or print materials. Print Management Stations are provided for this use. Patrons use Print Management Stations to control their printing or copying needs by accessing the Print Management Screens. There are 3 print stations: 2 on the First floor, West wing in the Information Commons area (Black & White/Color); 1 on the Second Floor East wing (Black & White), near room 206.
Documents created on computers in the library can be printed on any print station on any floor. Money for printing must be in your RAMSPrint account in order to print. Your RAMSPrint account may be accessed by using the RAMSPrint portal. You may also print from your personal device to the print system by using the RAMSPrint portal. Instructions on how to access the RAMSPrint portal are posted at every print station. Printing is 10 cents per page. All print jobs not printed by the end of the day are automatically canceled by the print management software.
