• Overview  
• Hagerty Library  
• Hahnemann Library  
• Queen Lane Library  
• Wireless Network: DragonFly  
• University-licensed Software  
• File Storage   

 

Computing Facilities Overview

Each of the Drexel University Libraries’ sites provides computers to access to the Libraries' online catalog, databases (indexes), electronic journals, and online reference resources. Full Internet access is provided for reference and research purposes in accordance with the Libraries' Acceptable Use Policy. 

 

Hagerty Library

Computers are available for reference use on the first floor and for searching the library catalog on the 2nd floor.

On the lower level computers are available in one computer lab (L14) and two computer classrooms (L13 and L19).  The classrooms are available for general use when they are not in use for teaching; the schedule for these rooms can be viewed online.

All computers on the 1st floor and lower level provide full Internet access, as well as Microsoft Office applications; many specialized software applications are also available in the computer labs/classrooms.

Laptops:

Laptops with wireless LAN PC cards are available for checkout at the Circulation/Reserve Desk (1st floor) for use within the building. See the Laptop Procedures/Policies for more information.

Printing:

All computers print to either of the 2 public printers, which are located near the Reference Desk on the first floor and in Room L-14 on the Lower Level. Patrons can use their Dragon Card or pay cash at the Circulation Desk. For more details on printing in Hagerty Library, see our printing procedures.

Specialized Computer Equipment:

Four scanning stations are available in room L14.

Most computers in the Library require log-in with a Drexel University email ID and password; alumni and other qualified individuals may show appropriate ID to request guest log-in. Computers offering email/Internet only access are available on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors of the Library for other visitors.

 

Hahnemann Library

Computers are available for reference use on the 2nd floor of the library. In addition, some Library computers and printing are available 24-hours a day for the use of Drexel University students, faculty, staff and residents in the 24-hour study room on the 2nd floor of the library.

The Computer Center on the first floor is equipped with PCs and 1 Mac (G4) for research and general computing purposes. The Computer Learning Lab is equipped with PCs and can also be used for general computer use when the room is not being used for classes. The schedule for this room can be viewed online.

All computers provide full Internet access and Microsoft Office applications; some may have specialized software applications as well.

Laptops:

Laptops with wireless LAN PC cards are available for checkout at the Microcomputer Center Desk (1st floor) for use within the library. See the Laptop Procedures/Policies for more information.

Printing:

All computers can print to the black and white printers on the 2nd floor (in the main reference area and 24-hour study room) and 1st floor, or to the color printer on the 1st floor. For more information, please see our printing procedures.

Specialized Computer Equipment:

Two scanning stations.

Specialized Software:

SPSS is available on the Computer Center and the Computer Learning Lab computers. SAS is available on selected computers.

 

Queen Lane Library

The Library is equipped with PCs for research purposes. Queen Lane Library’s computers and printers are available 24-hours a day for the use of Drexel University students, faculty, staff and residents.

Printing:

All computers print to a networked printer. For more information, please see our printing procedures.

A Microcomputer Center on the Ground Floor of Queen Lane is operated by CoMIT.

 

Wireless Network: DragonFly

The DragonFly Wireless network is available within all libraries. Library-owned laptops (Hagerty and Hahnemann) and patron-owned laptops with registered network cards can connect to this network.

 

University-licensed Software

The University has licensed many software applications for use by students, faculty and staff. These applications can now be downloaded via the Computer Marketplace.  For information about downloading software, please contact the IRT Help Desk at 215-895-2698.

 

File Storage

To store or transfer personal files or documents from Library/Computer lab computers:

• Personal files cannot be stored on Hagerty Library or computer lab computers; non-library files are automatically cleared from these computers on a daily basis. The Hahnemann Library does provide limited "swap drive" space for short term file storage.
• Floppy disk drives are being phased out because of excessive repair/breakage problems and limited file capacity; current computers will gradually be replaced by computers without floppy disk drives.
• USB "Flash" drives are recommended as the most efficient way to save and move files; at Hagerty Library, 512 MB flash drives can be purchased for $10 at the Circulation Desk.  Flash drives of varying sizes can also be purchased at the University Bookstore and elsewhere for about $25-30.
• Drexel Dunx1 accounts (supported by IRT) provide 100 MB of file storage space.  See Saving Files to Your Dunx1 Account.