Available Technologies in the Libraries

• Connecting from Off-Campus
  Library research doesn't have to stop when you can't get to campus! UCR students, faculty and staff can access most of the Library's online resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any computer using the WebVPN or Client VPN services from Computing and Communications. Read more..
• Software on Public Computers
  All the Libraries' public computers are equipped with the software listed in the basic section. In addition, specialized software has been installed on the Learning Commons Computers located in Rivera Library 1st Floor, Rivera Basement, Rivera 2nd Floor, Rivera 3rd Floor, and Science Library 1st Floor. For more assistance using Microsoft Office, please see our MS Office Help page.
• Library Mobile Services
  If you have a Smartphone, ebook reader (e.g. Kindle, iPad, Nook, etc.), or PDA, you probably want to use it to access the libraries' wonderful resources. Find out all the mobile services available to you at the Libraries!
  
  
• Printing in the Libraries
  Printing is available in all 5 UCR Libraries. Read more on how to print and pay for your copies here.
  
  
• Opening, Attaching and Saving on Library Computers
  Here is a Quick Guide to File Management, Webmail Attachments, Printing, and Saving your documents from Library Computers.
• Removing USB Flash Drives
  Here are the steps how to safely remove your USB flash drive from our public library computers.
• Laptop Borrowing
  20 wireless laptops are available for use in the Rivera and Science Libraries. They may be borrowed from the Circulation Desks. Read more..
  
  
• Wireless in the Library 
  Wi-Fi wireless networking has become a popular method of Internet connectivity and UCR is proud to have adopted and adapted this great technology for the UCR community. With nearly 500 wireless access points, UCR has an extensive and robust wireless network. Read more..
• Wired Laptop Internet Access
  The Rivera and Science Libraries have Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) ports for accessing the Internet from laptops. Read more..
• Scanning Your Documents
  Scanners are available in the Rivera and Science Libraries. For questions and assistance, please contact the Circulation Desk.
• Endnote: Bibliographic Software
  The UCR Libraries support the usage of two bibliographic software programs: EndNote and EndNote Web. There are three ways to use EndNote and EndNote Web with library resources. Read more..
• RSS
  RSS (now Really Simple Syndication) is a method that organizations can use to package news and alerts in such a way that you can read all of the news that interests you together in one place. Read more..