InfoCommons - Ebling Library

About the InfoCommons

The InfoCommons is spread across both floors of the Ebling Library along the Atrium window. It is the result of a merging between the Ebling Library and the HSLC InfoLab, providing an integrated environment for library and information technology staff, services, and resources. It is open to the entire UW-Madison Community (currently enrolled students, faculty and staff of all schools). Access to the InfoCommons workstations requires logging in with a UW ID number.

The InfoCommons offers a variety of resources and services, including:

Use of the InfoCommons computers must be consistent with the University's mission and with its role as a public agency. For more information, please see the Policy for Appropriate Use of UW-Madison Information Technology Resources.

Computers

There are 115 desktop workstations spread throughout the Ebling Library. From all workstations, you can access the internet, search a variety of databases and open/edit Microsoft Office applications. You may also view DVDs, listen to CDs and use mini USB hard drives.

InfoCommons Workstations [check availability]
UW ID required

60 Windows PCs - Individual Student Workstations

17" Monitor; 1.8 GHz Intel Dual Core; 2GB RAM, CD-RW/DVD Optical Drives, 13in1 Media Card Reader

available software
6 Windows PCs - Collaborative Workstations

24" Monitor; 1.8 GHz Intel Dual Core; 2GB RAM, DVD+-RW Optical Drives, 13in1 Media Card Reader

available software
6 iMacs - Collaborative Workstations

20" Monitor; 2 GHz PowerPC; 1GB RAM, DVD+-RW Optical Drives

available software

Public Access Workstations
No UW ID required; limited software available

43 Windows PCs - Individual Public Workstations

17" Monitor

available software

Other Equipment

We have a variety of equipment available for use within the InfoCommons (for services outside of the library, see HSLC Classroom/AV Services):

* = available for checkout

40 Dell Latitude D620 Laptops*
40 Macbook Pro Dual Boot Laptops*
1 Panasonic MiniDV Camcorder (Tripod checkout available)*
2 Panasonic SVGA Projectors (1 Day Checkout Only)*
1 Nikon Coolscan 5000 High Resolution Slide Scanner
1 Nikon Coolpix L11 (6.18 megapixel) Digital Camera*
1 HP-Scanjet 8200 Flatbed Scanner
2 HP-Scanjet 7400c Flatbed Scanners
4 HP-4100 Black & White Laser Printers
1 Tektronics Phaser 780 Color Laser Printer
35mm slide viewer
VCR/TV
Cassette players*
Headphones*
Microphones (Non-USB) *
Cables:
- Network Ethernet Cables*
- 12' VGA/Audio Cables*
- Firewire Cable*
- Palm Hot-Sync cables*
- Power Adapter (Dell Laptop Only) *
- Power Outlet Strip (6' cord) *
- Laptop Cable Locks*
USB Devices:
- Floppy Drives*
- Flash Drive (4GB) *
- Memory Card Reader (Non-HC)*
- Mice*
- Zip-Drive (100MB or 250MB)*

Software

The InfoCommons and Public Access computers offer a variety of desktop applications.

Software	Category	InfoCommons PCs	InfoCommons iMacs	Public PCs
OS-X Leopard	OS
Microsoft Windows XP Professional	OS
Internet Explorer 7	browser
Firefox 3	browser
Safari	browser
Microsoft Office	word processing
Open Office 3	word processing
Write-N-Cite	word processing
PDF4Free	word processing
Adobe Creative Suite 4	design
Photobie Design 3	design
iTunes	media player
Quicktime	media player
RealPlayer	media player
VLC Media Player	media player
Winamp	media player
Windows Media Player	media player
PowerDVD	media player
Roxio	media player
Immunology Interactive	courseware
Matlab	courseware
Nutribase	courseware
US-MLE STEP 1, 2, & 3 Practice Exams	courseware
JAWS	accessibility
Kurzweil 3000	accessibility
ZoomText	accessibility
Symantec Antivirus	security
WiscVPN	security
SecureFX	security
DeepFreeze	security
Palm Desktop	mobile computing
ActiveSync	mobile computing
Audacity	tools
WorldWide Telescope	tools
Windows Movie Maker	tools
Nero	tools
Irfanview	tools
GraphCalc	tools
Google Earth	tools
ARTStor OIV	tools
ExpressBurn	tools
Final Cut Pro	tools
iCal	tools
iChat	tools
iSync	tools
Nikon Scan	tools
Roxio Toast	tools
Stuffit	tools
Xee	tools

Laptop/Equipment Checkout

Laptop Checkout

40 Macbook Pro Dual Boot (OSX or Windows XP) and 40 Dell Latitude D620 PC laptops are available for 3 day loan. Each unit comes equipped with basic productivity software.

Check Available Laptops

Checkout Policies

You must present your UW ID and another photo ID to checkout a laptop
Checkout is limited to 3 days
Laptops must be returned to the Ebling Library Service Desk during regular library hours
Overdue fines are $20 per day
Patrons are responsible for any loss or damages to the laptop or accessories
Laptops cannot be renewed

Equipment Checkout

Video cameras and other equipment is available for 3 day checkout, unless otherwise specified..

Camcorder

Panasonic MiniDV with tripod (1)

check availability

Projectors

Panasonic SVGA (2) 1 day checkout

check availability

Digital Camera

Nikon Coolpix L11 (6.18 megapixel) (1)

check availability

Cassette Players

Headphones

Microphones (Non-USB)

USB Devices

Floppy Drives
Flash Drive (4GB)
Memory Card Reader (Non-HC)
Mice
Zip-Drive (100MB or 250MB)

Cables

Network Ethernet Cables
12' VGA/Audio Cables
Firewire Cable
Palm Hot-Sync cables
Power Adapter (Dell Laptop Only)
Power Outlet Strip (6' cord)
Laptop Cable Locks

Wireless

Connecting to HSLC Wireless

The HSLC wireless network is available in most areas of the InfoCommons and the Ebling Library. This will provide you access to the same databases as the library workstations. To connect, you must have a wireless enabled laptop.

Open your browser
You should see the HSLC Wireless connection at the bottom of your screen.
No password or log in is required.
If you are unable to connect to the network, ask us for assistance

If you do not have a wireless card, you may connect to the network via an ethernet cable plugged into one of the many data jacks spread throughout the InfoCommons and the library.

Wireless Printing

Mobiles

Questions/Support

Currently the InfoCommons only supports the iPhone/iPod Touch and Palm OS Platforms.
Questions and support issues can be handled by Adrian Gay, InfoCommons manager - drop in or contact Adrian.

Syncing

If you need to borrow a USB Sync cable, we do have a limited number and variety available for checkout from the Ebling Service Desk.

Online Resources

Check out SmartPhones & PDAs for software links and more information.

Printing

Print Cards

Printing requires a debit card.
Card vending units are located in the copy centers. Initial card cost is $1.00

Black/White Printing

Rate is $.07 per page.
Each computer is connected to a black & white print queue station - your print job corresponds to the number on the front of your computer.

Color Printing

Rate is $.50 per page.
Print jobs are sent to the color print queue station which is then taken care from the Service Desk.

Wireless Printing

Getting Started
Mac OS 10.5
Windows Vista
Windows XP

printer	location	server name	queue name	uname/pword
Service Desk A BW	entry level	\\libgoprint.library.wisc.edu	EHSL-A-HP4350N	libprint\pr1nt.m3
Service Desk B BW	entry level	\\libgoprint.library.wisc.edu	EHSL-B-HP4350N	libprint\pr1nt.m3
InfoCommons BW	entry level	\\goprint.doit.wisc.edu	B&W_Queue_HSLC	labprint\pr1ntStuff
InfoCommons COLOR	entry level	\\goprint.doit.wisc.edu	Color_Queue_HSLC	labprint\pr1ntStuff
3rd Floor BW	upper level	\\libgoprint.library.wisc.edu	EHSL3RD_HP4100N	libprint\pr1nt.m3

Medical School Printing

Medical Student Printing

This service is available to SMPH, PA, & PT Students.

You must first set up your account (stop by service desk)
Access printing menu from desktop shortcut on InfoCommons workstations (NOT available from public workstations)
500 page quota per fall & spring semesters
250 page quota summer semester

Photocopying

There are four copy centers spread throughout the library. Each copy center is equipped with a copy machine and First Floor Copy Center a scanner.

Rate: $.10 per page. You may use a copy/print debit card at any of the copy centers in Ebling. There is one coin operated copier located on each floor of the library.
Color Copies: Copy center copiers are b/w only. If you need a specific image from a journal printed in color, ask the staff at the service desk for help.
Larger formats: If you need to copy onto 11X14 or 11X17 size paper, ask staff for assistance.

Document Scanning

Scan and email articles or pages from books to your email account as a pdf document. This is a free service.

Copy Center Scanners

Each of the 4 copy centers in the library is equipped with a scanner (no color in 3110A).

Collaborative (Triplex Desks) Scanners

2 HP-7400c flatbed scanners, located on 2 of the Collaborative PCs
1 HP-8200 flatbed scanner on 1 of the Collaborative iMacs G5s.
These will scan in color, allow changes in resolution, and save in various file formats (.bmp, .tiff, .jpeg, .pdf, etc.)

Help & Tips

Step-by-Step Instructions are located above each scanner in the copy centers.
Use a wisc.edu email account if possible. Other accounts such as hotmail have storage problems with large PDF files.
Break a large number of originals into separate scan jobs so your files are not too large to open.
Check your email before you leave to see if the scan is there. Lost scans are NOT recoverable!

Fax Service

Have something to fax? Let us send it for you!

There is no charge for the fax transmission service
Service is available for sending only
We can fax items nationwide only (sorry, no international faxes)
Please inquire at the Ebling Library Service desk

Group Study

Group Study Room Availability

16 rooms located on 3rd Floor are available for group study.

7 of the rooms are available by reservation (5 with LCD screen)
view room info | reserve a room
9 of the rooms are walk-in availability (5 with LCD screen)

LCD Screen

10 of the group study rooms have a large LCD screen.

Check out a 12' A/V cable from the Service Desk to connect a laptop to the screen.
Instructions are posted on the wall near the monitor.

Click a room on the map to check availability and place a reservation.

About the InfoCommons

Computers

Other Equipment

Software

Laptop/Equipment Checkout

Laptop Checkout

Checkout Policies

Equipment Checkout

Wireless

Mobiles

Questions/Support

Syncing

Online Resources

Printing

Wireless Printing

Getting Started Mac OS 10.5 Windows Vista Windows XP

Medical School Printing

Photocopying

Document Scanning

Fax Service

Group Study

Group Study Room Availability

LCD Screen

Contact Us

Getting Started
Mac OS 10.5
Windows Vista
Windows XP