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Labs
The library has three computer locations:
two labs are on Floor 3 (hosting 24 computers) and the third area consists of
designated large computer carrels on Floor 4 (hosting 18 computers). Lab computers
are both Pentium IVs and Celeron machines. Several of the computers on Floor
4 are Macs. All of the computers in the labs and carrels are connected to the
law school's network.
To see if the large lab is available: Class Schedule - Rm 319.
Access
All lab and carrel computers are restricted to Catholic
University Law School students, faculty and staff. A CUA login and
password are required to access the University and Law School network.
To obtain a login, students should go to the Computer Services Department in
room 315 (on Atrium balcony) or to the office of the Computer Services Librarian
(room 322 inside the library). Computers are available on a first come,
first served basis. All computer printouts must
be completed by 11:30 p.m.
Assistance
Courtesy phones are available
in the large lab to request assistance from the Computer Services Librarian
and the Computer Services Department. The large lab also has courtesy phones
to contact Westlaw and Lexis for assistance using each system.
Printing
There are printers on each floor of the library, in the following rooms: 228, 323, 426. Please note that the law
school presently does not assess a separate fee for printing, but the library
can continue this practice only if students act wisely when requesting printing.
This is especially true when printing from Lexis or Westlaw; these prints should
always be directed to the Lexis and Westlaw high-speed printers. Please print
sparingly; it is environmentally proper and avoids wasting other resources as
well.
Instuctions to Install Laptop Printers: http://lib.law.cua.edu/home/libinfo/computers_install_printers.htm
University
Computing
Computers
are also connected to a university wide network. As a registered CUA student,
you are eligible for a University computing account. This account includes e-mail.
See The law school's Office of Computer Services student
page for further information. Also see CUA's
Center for Information and Planning Technology.
Computer
Applications
The law
school network contains a variety of applications, including Microsoft Word,
Corel Word Perfect, Netscape, Internet Explorer, Lexis/Nexis,
Westlaw and Computer Assisted Legal Instruction
(CALI) exercises.
The library
web page also provides links to popular web sites and subscriptions databases.
A link to the University's online catalog, Aladin, is also available. As a member
of the Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC), Aladin also provides links
to more than 80 additional research databases, all of which are available to
Catholic University law students.
Laptops
Laptop
Network Access
Laptop
Use Policy
Laptop
Printing
- Laptop Network Access
Wired network access is available at carrels in the
library on Floors 2 and 4. Electrical power outlets are installed
under the shelf. All 160 carrels on these two floors have jacks labeled
"live network connection." See
the Computer Services
page for information on necessary equipment.
The
library has also installed a wireless network on Floors 2 and 4. Specifications
for the appropriate wireless card can be found on the Computer
Services page.
The Law School's Office
of Computer Services, and the Computer Services Librarian are available
to assist with the quick installation of simple software to initiate laptop
connection. At the beginning of each semester, the schedule of when and
where installation will be available will be posted on the Video Information
System. Typically several hours are set aside twice a week to help students
get configured for the network.
- Laptop
Use Policy
Laptops are not permitted
on the west end (carrel/table/collection side) of Floor 3, where many students
wish to study without the noise of laptops. Please turn off your laptop
sound feature when in the library.
- Laptop
Printing
There are laptop printers on each floor of the library, in the following rooms: 228, 323, 426.
Likewise, designated laptop printers with appropriate cables are available
in the large computer lab in room 318. Simply plug the marked cable into your laptop and print. Never disconnect a networked printer to print from your laptop.
Macs
Several
Apple Macintosh computers are available on Floor 4 of the library, with the
same network applications as other lab PCs. Networked printing is also available.
Computer Assisted Legal
Research
Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw
are online databases which include computer-searchable, full-text court opinions,
statutes, regulations and journal articles. Lexis and Westlaw both also
have extensive collections of newspaper, magazine, and newsletter articles,
indexes, and other reference sources. Use of these systems is limited
to current Catholic University law students, law school faculty and library
personnel.
Classes on the use of both systems are offered
throughout the year. Information on these classes will be given to first
year students through their Lawyering Skills class. As a refresher, there
are self-paced tutorials available on both WESTLAW and LEXIS. Both
systems provide student representatives who can provide assistance.
The representatives sit at tables outside of the large computer lab on
Floor 3.
High-speed LEXIS and WESTLAW printers are available for
student use. When ordering a print job during a research session, direct
your printout to go to the stand-alone printer. The LEXIS and WESTLAW
stand-alone printers are located in room 229.
Computer Assisted Legal
Instruction (CALI)
CALI is a group of over 600 legal (course work) electronic
learning exercises. All exercises are available on CALI's web page: http://www2.cali.org/.
To get started, you must first register with a membership authorization code.
Please contact Frances Brillantine (brillantine@law.edu)
or contact the Circulation Desk (202-319-5156) for the code. Access to CALI
exercises is limited to current CUA Law students only.
Please note that some lessons must
be downloaded in order to use. If you do not want to download a lesson
onto your pc, you may check a CALI cd out from the Circulation Desk for 48 hours.
Public
Use Computers
The library
has two public access computers that do not require a login to use. These computers
provide access to to the library's subscription databases and limited access
to the Internet. Commercial sites cannot be accessed from these computers. There
is also a computer available to research government documents (Floor 3, Room
330). These computers may be used for 30-minute sessions only. Monopolizing
of these computers is not permitted.
Computer Use
Policy
- Adding additional software
or tampering with library computer configuration is not permitted.
- Library software is protected
by copyright. Computer users are prohibited by federal law from unauthorized
copying of any copyrighted program.
- Viewing, sending or making
available offensive explicit materials is not permitted. This includes materials
which would tend to create a hostile environment.
- See CUA
policies for further information.
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