Laptop Bookings - Instructional Laptops

Booking Library Laptops located in DC1568D

The laptops' primary function is for instructional purposes. Laptops may leave the Davis Centre Library with the knowledge that the instructor (or designate) is responsible for their transportation and return. Ensure that the laptops returned are those assigned to the Davis location (DC #20 through #29).

Before the Session

1. Book the number of laptops that are required by sending an e-mail to Michael Holmes ( cc: or in her absence). To view bookings see: http://www.lib.uwaterloo.ca/staff/Bookings/laptops_dc/laptop_bookings.html.
2. Be sure you know how to log on to the machine (contact Rose or Systems for login/password, if needed).
3. The laptops are housed in DC1568D (rear cupboard on the left). Rose or Martha will obtain the master key from the Circulation Desk and unlock the cupboard. For sessions after hours, librarians will need to get the key from the Circulation Desk. (This door will eventually be re-keyed. Key location: TBA).

At the Session 

1. Collect appropriate identification from the users, as needed.
   • for the “physical security” of the laptop(s)
     • This task is up to you – you may choose to collect identification or not.
   • for IST use if “problems” occur
     • UWDir authentication will be used.
     • Please note, however, that you can still use your UWDir information, BUT you must then make sure that you record on an authentication sheet the user’s name and the number on the laptop that they are using in case there are any abuses of the wireless network.
2. Once the laptop has been “authenticated,” minimize that window (Do NOT close it)
   • Alert the students that they MUST disconnect their wireless connection by clicking the disconnect button on this page before logging off.
   • Alternatively, advise them to leave the computers on (i.e., don’t close the browser, log off, etc.) and do it yourself.
3. Open a new instance of IE or another tab (or whichever browser you are using).
4. At the end of the session, collect the laptop(s) and return identification if necessary.
5. Ensure that the wireless connection has been disconnected.
   • If the wireless connection hasn’t been properly disconnected, there is a security issue for the person currently logged on, so be sure to click the disconnect button on the authentication page.
   • If you need to check to verify disconnection, point the browser to http://www.laptop.uwaterloo.ca, which will bring up the authentication page.

After the Session

1. Ensure that the laptop(s) are correctly connected to the charging station, restarted and at the logon window (ctrl+alt+del window).
2. If you have had to use the wireless authentication sheets, please give them to Rose.

NOTES

• The wireless switch is on the front left side of the laptop
• Connectors for external devices/accessories (e.g., projector, USB key, etc.) are located on the right side and back of the laptop (note that the actual connecting hardware (e.g., cords), where applicable, should be included with the external device/accessory).
• If the browser page upon booting up reads “The page cannot be displayed,”
• First check:
• Retry getting Library home page by selecting the “home” icon.
• Second check:
• Look at the Wireless Network Connection icon (in system tray).
• If it has red x, right click, select View Available Wireless Networks.
• From the list, select uw-wireless and select Connect.
• Close the window.
• Click on Refresh or Home.

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