Computing at the Library
Computer Labs
- First Floor Labs
- Smart Lab 111B* (PC)
- PolyConnect Open Access Lab 114C (PC)
- Second Floor Labs
- Open Access Smart Lab 217D (PC)
- Smart Lab 217C* (PC)
- Smart Lab 216A* (Mac)
* Faculty wishing to schedule these labs for quarter-long courses as well as ad hoc classes should contact University Scheduling.
To confirm or view smart lab availability, please see the Cal Poly Events Schedule.
Printing
- PolyCard printing
- B&W and color laser printing is available in the library using a pre-paid PolyCard. For more information, including how to add value to your card, see the PolyCard web site.
- Specialty Printing
- ITS hosts a specialty-printing lab in the Learning Commons which can print letter-sized, one-color projects as well as full-color, oversized print projects.
Wireless Internet
Thanks to ITS, wireless access is available throughout the entire library, allowing users to work online via their own laptops.
Online Services
At the library, in your dorm, or off campus, you can use our online services and collections of databases, online journals, and electronic resources.
- Online article databases (by alpha)
- Online article databases (by subject)
- My PolyCat (find books and manage account)
- PolySearch (online journals)
- New Books
- Subject Guides
Log in to the Library via My CalPoly and navigate to the databases or other electronic resources that you need from your home, dorm or wherever you choose to work off campus.
Borrow a Laptop
Students, faculty and staff can check out laptop computers for use while in the Library. Check out is available at the Learning Commons on the second floor.
