Laptops and Wireless Access

Students, faculty, staff and visitors on the University of Iowa campus can connect their laptop computers to the internet via wireless access in a number of locations including east and west campus libraries. Some libraries also provide students with laptop computers for mobile or wireless connection to library resources. See Laptop Checkout: About the service.

Who May Access the Wireless Network to Connect to The University of Iowa Libraries Resources?
The University of Iowa maintains a wireless network for UI students, staff, and visitors. The service also provides wireless data network access for mobile computing devices such as laptop computers and smartphones. However, most locations require a valid HawkID in order to connect to the network. Visitors may obtain temporary sign-on privileges, though laptop borrowing privileges are currently limited to enrolled students.

Setup and Support
Setup and support for wireless access is provided by the ITS Help Desk. There are currently no recurring fees associated with the wireless service. If an organizational entity would like to expand wireless coverage, they are responsible for installation costs. more...

Visit the ITS/Campus Technology Services Help Desk - Wireless Hot Spots page for more wireless locations.

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Main Library, LIB:  Wireless network reception on first floor, central corridors and study areas on all floors, graduate student carrels on fourth floor and coverage of all fifth floor faculty offices 

Laptop computer check-out: 3-hour, 3-day and overnight borrowing privileges for students. ITC Service has moved to Main Library Information/Reference Desk, Reference and Library Instruction, first floor west

Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, HLHS: Wireless network reception available throughout the building, including 24-hour study area and vending area. Wireless also available outside, in areas surrounding the building.  Laptop computers:  3-day and overnight checkout.

Other Campus Libraries

Art Library, ABW, now MAIN LIBRARY: Art Building West CLOSED
Materials moved to the Main Library-- August 4, 2009

Biological Sciences Library, BLB: Wireless

Curriculum Resources Laboratory, 140 LC (north): Wireless

Geoscience Library, 136 TH: Trowbridge Hall wireless limited to room 136

Lichtenberger Engineering Library, 2001 SC: Separate wireless network supported by the College of Engineering  See the College of Engineering wireless networking page for more information and setup instructions.

Marvin A. Pomerantz Business Library, C320 PBB (center): Wireless, laptop computer check-out for MBA graduate students only

Mathematical Sciences Library, 125 MLH: Wireless

Physics Library, 350 VAN: Wireless

Psychology Library, W202 SSH: Wireless

Rita Benton Music Library, VMB, now MAIN LIBRARY: Voxmann Music Building CLOSED
Materials were moved to the Main Library-- September 2008.

 

last revised: 12/13/07 Last updated: August 5, 2009 lc