Thursday, June 17, 2010

This morning, the desktop computers in the Library Reading Room were configured for swipe-to-print using Pharos. The process took about 2 hours. 7 computers were not completed; 4 were in use by students, and 3 need to be reimaged altogether because of software issues. The remaining computers will be completed shortly. A&IT staff have verified that the default printer for students is set to the correct Pharos queue, and verified that student accounts can print and release successfully at designated devices.

Signage and step-by-step documentation for swipe-to-print was provided to Library staff this morning for posting on the devices and other key locations.

At this point, students in the Reading Room and the BRO 1330 computer lab can release their print jobs at any printer at the following locations using their DolphinOne card:

  • Broome Library Reading Room;
  • Broome Library Rooom 1330 computer lab; and
  • Broome Library printer/copiers, located on 1st and 2nd floor behind Freudian Sip.
Need help? Please see the Library Circulation desk staff, or contact the A&IT Help Desk at helpdesk@csuci.edu or call 805-437-8552.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

In addition, both card stations are now live in Broome Library and the University Student Union. They are now known as DOCKs: DolphinOne Card Kiosks (formerly called PHIL stations or card charging kiosks). Students, employees and guests can currently use the stations to add funds to their DolphinOne and CI Guest cards and check balances on their card accounts. In a few weeks, the DOCKs will enable you to purchase a CI Guest card.

Here's a close-up:






The stations accept cash, Visa and Mastercard for adding funds and purchasing Guest cards. Learn more about the DOCKs.

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Yesterday, we went live with our first Swipe-to-print rollout in the Library, and it's working well so far.

Two color printers are connected to the new system. One is in Broome Library 1330:











The other (which can both copy and print) is located by the 1st floor restrooms behind Freudian Sip:







Both will print in black and white by default. Using the printer properties dialog on a lab computer, students can choose to print in color if desired.

In the coming weeks, we will be adding more printers and copiers to the swipe-to-print system.