Using the Library

All Public workstations are installed with common software such as MS Office, they are available on various floors. To protect users' privacy in using Library's Public computers, all users data will be erased after reboot.

Multi-purpose PC workstation

Multi-purpose PC workstations are installed with Microsoft Office and various application software. You can find the list of application software for Multi-purpose PCs.

Graphic Workstation

Graphic PC workstations and iMac computers in 4/F i-Space, and MacBook Pro computers in Learning Lab 3 (3/F South Wing) are installed with Adobe graphic software to support users who require graphic and multimedia production.
List of application software: iMac/Macbook 

Workstation at i-Space

3D Object, Data Analytic and Visualization workstation in 4/F i-Space are equipped with software such as Unity, 3DMax, SPSS, Nvivo, Weka, etc to support users to implement their idea or visualize the data in their projects.
List of application software: 4/F i-Space.

Database Workstations

Dedicated Database Workstations are available at i-Space (4/F North Wing) to access research databases and tools.

Login

Users are required to log in with either PolyU NetID, CPCE account or Library patron account as below.

** Alumni and Library Card holders please refer to NetID and NetPassword page for registration or activation instruction.

Note:

Guest PCs in the form of stand-up workstations are available for quick information search
    and account activation on Podium Floor and 4/F i-Space.

Idle time

All PCs will be locked automatically after 15 minutes idle period.

Computers in rooms

When the library seminar rooms or learning labs are not in-used, the computers inside the room will be released and available for public use. The real-time room schedule can be used to assess the availability of computers in it.

Booking and online reservation

PolyU/CPCE students and staff can book the computers located at 4/F i-Space one day in advance in iBooking system.

Software

You may want to find software installed in Library Public Workstation for a search of special software. Alternatively, all public PCs support ITS Virtual Student Computer Centre (vSCC) software, it provides access to a variety of the OS and software. You may access it in via PolyU vSCC portal.