Technology & Equipment in the Library | University of Portland

Technology & Equipment

In the Library

The library provides access to technology, equipment, and self-service resources, including wireless printing, computer workstations, copiers & printers, and lockers.

Wireless internet is available throughout the library. Connect devices to the network designated for your user group. Current students, faculty, and staff can also print wirelessly.

Group Network
Current Students --> UPStudent
Current Staff & Faculty --> UPStaff
Visitors --> UPGuest

All library workstations include the standard campus software build. Virtual desktops connect to your user profile and may provide access to additional software and resources assigned to you.

Alumni and visitors affiliated with an educational institution can request guest access at the library service desk.

Location  Computer Workstations
Level One
  • 1 quick lookup computer
  • 26 virtual desktop computers (#7 and #8 have double monitors)
  • 4 Mac computers
  • Service Desk: Borrow laptops 
Level Two
  • 3 Mac computers in the Quiet Study Lounge
Lower Level
  • 2 Windows computers
  • 1 microfilm/microfiche reader-scanner (scan and email at no cost)

Located on Level One (map), this area contains the equipment and supplies needed to get your work done.

  • 3 black & white printers (costs $.05 per side)
  • 1 color printer (costs $.15 per side)
  • 2 copier/scanner machines (no charge for scanning)
  • Add Value (Virtual Cash Acceptor) station for PaperCut accounts
  • paper cutter, hole punch, electric pencil sharpener, staplers, tape
  • snack and drinks vending machines 

Large Format Printing 

Students may also print high-quality photographs and posters in the Digital Lab (Shiley-Marcos, room 301).

Printing and Copying Account

Each semester, students receive a $10 credit in PaperCut which is linked to their network account. To add funds, use the Add Value (Virtual Cash Acceptor) station next to the vending machines (accepts bills only; no change), or go to the Library Service Desk (accepts cash or credit card).

For additional information, visit Information Services: Printing. 

See printing instructions

Day-use lockers are located on the far wall of Level One (map). Lockers have keyless locks (user instructions) and are first come, first served. Day-use lockers are also available in other campus buildings.

A skateboard rack is available in the library entryway for use with your own lock.