Internet Access in the Library
The Library has public access computers, which anyone - whether affiliated with Humboldt State University or not - may use. These are located on the east side of the main floor, on the second floor, and on the third floor. One of the main floor computers is reserved for disabled patrons only.
Public computers provide different internet access, depending on which logon is used:
Some computers are Quick Reference only and automatically logon at a level that provides internet access to library, .edu, and .gov sites only. No personal logons are possible at these computers, and there is no access to commercial email or social networking sites. Signs are posted above Quick Reference computers to identify them. All of the second floor computers and some of those on the main and third floors are for Quick Reference.
HSU students, faculty, and staff may use their HSU username and password to logon to any library computer for unrestricted internet access, with the exception of Quick Reference computers.
Registered HSU alumni and Community Borrowers may request a username and password in person at the library’s Circulation desk that allows one logon per day for unrestricted internet access. The logon session has a maximum duration of two hours and must be continuous.
Other patrons may register in person as Community Internet Users (CIU) at the Circulation desk to receive a username and password that allows one logon per day for unrestricted internet access. CIU does not include wireless access. The logon session has a maximum duration of one hour and must be continuous. The username and password for this type of logon are valid for one year.
Computers in the computer labs (Rooms 121 and 122 on the main floor and Room 310 on the 3rd floor) and the Learning Commons are for use by HSU students, faculty, and staff only.