2008 Woodie Awards
UNH gets connected, no strings attached
Anne Szeker - Staff Writer
Issue date: 5/4/04 Section: News
Wireless Internet access is now available in Dimond Library, the Biological Library in Kendall Hall and the Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science Library in New Hampshire Hall.
At the library, wireless Internet can be accessed in Hubbard and Addison, the two reading rooms, as well as the fourth floor balcony and special collections.
The library will eventually disconnect many of the wired ports in the study rooms in order to cut down on costs, according to Tracey Lauder, administrative office manager at Dimond Library.
The laptops available in the library are not compatible with the wireless Internet service. However, future upgraded computers will be. For the time being, library-goers can connect using their own laptops as long as they have a wireless card.
Senior Matt Trapaglini has used the wireless Internet in the library. He said he liked it because it was "quicker than at home" and he found it fairly easy to set up. "It just requires a little playing with your computer," he said.
Many students though, hadn't realized that the library had wireless Internet access.
"We're excited about it," Lauder said. "The library is staying current. We have hopes of getting other areas wireless as well, like the Murkland Courtyard. It's just a matter of time. We like being able to make life easier for students."
In New Hampshire Hall and Kendall Hall, a laptop is available to take out that is compatible with their wireless network.
"It searches all the Web sites you can think of," said Alan Bryce, a library associate in the Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science Library in New Hampshire Hall. "You can use all the University services, such as Blackboard."
The wireless has been available in New Hampshire Hall since February, and Bryce said he already has "regulars" who come to use it frequently.
Additionally, wireless access is available in the MUB, McConnell classrooms and Pettee House.
At the library, wireless Internet can be accessed in Hubbard and Addison, the two reading rooms, as well as the fourth floor balcony and special collections.
The library will eventually disconnect many of the wired ports in the study rooms in order to cut down on costs, according to Tracey Lauder, administrative office manager at Dimond Library.
The laptops available in the library are not compatible with the wireless Internet service. However, future upgraded computers will be. For the time being, library-goers can connect using their own laptops as long as they have a wireless card.
Senior Matt Trapaglini has used the wireless Internet in the library. He said he liked it because it was "quicker than at home" and he found it fairly easy to set up. "It just requires a little playing with your computer," he said.
Many students though, hadn't realized that the library had wireless Internet access.
"We're excited about it," Lauder said. "The library is staying current. We have hopes of getting other areas wireless as well, like the Murkland Courtyard. It's just a matter of time. We like being able to make life easier for students."
In New Hampshire Hall and Kendall Hall, a laptop is available to take out that is compatible with their wireless network.
"It searches all the Web sites you can think of," said Alan Bryce, a library associate in the Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science Library in New Hampshire Hall. "You can use all the University services, such as Blackboard."
The wireless has been available in New Hampshire Hall since February, and Bryce said he already has "regulars" who come to use it frequently.
Additionally, wireless access is available in the MUB, McConnell classrooms and Pettee House.
