Library and Information Technology Student Orientation
Summary of Information Regarding Library and
Information Technology Services for Students
Initial password change information
- Network password must be changed before access to online tools is possible. Minimum password length = 5 characters.
- Username = First 4 letters of last name + last 4 digits of SSN i.e. test1234)
- Initial password = whole SSN without any spaces or dashes, just the 9 numbers from the SSN)
- Network Password Reset Page
Network storage
- All student network accounts have private storage on the H:\ drive
- If there isn’t an H: drive on whichever computer you're using, see the poster available in all labs
- 50 MB storage space
- Not accessible from off campus
- Problems – lock computer, go to room 339M for assistance. Do not logoff; all work will be lost!
Printing
- 400 pages initially (warning when down to 100 sheets)
- You can check your print balance
- Can purchase more in the library
- Library printers set to print back to back
- Printing not available from wireless connections
Student portal
- Use network password and username to get in; student portal also requires PIN. PIN can be changed inside student portal.
- Available: your current schedule; transcript; advisor and their contact information; PIN reset
- Student Portal
Academic advising information / setting up class schedules
CCC e-mail
Library resources
- Media - has color laser printer, video / audio reserve shelf, collection of popular videos purchased by student senate
- Find books
- Online collection of over 10,000 full text magazines and journals, and thousands of online books
Online Course Resources
What's New
- NYAlert - sign up to receive notifications of emergencies on campus
- The CCC Bookstore is online!
- NIS is now offering LiveSupport online (see link at lower left of NIS homepage)