LRC: Computer Use Guidelines
LRC Computers | Off-Site/Remote Access to Electronic Resources
LRC Computers
Computer use is restricted to currently-enrolled SDCCD students for school-related business or academic purposes only. Students may be asked to show their current SDCCD ID card as proof of status. Computers are monitored by library staff. Service may be discontinued at any time. Word processing is available in the Independent Learning Center (ILC), rooms R104-R107 on the first floor of the LRC.
Research. The Library, on the main level of the Learning Resource Center, provides computers for Internet access and research needs, including the Library's online catalog and several online databases. Office applications are NOT available on these machines.
Homework. The Independent Learning Center, on the first level of the LRC, provides computers with Internet access and various software applications for students to complete course requirements as well as for word processing projects. Microsoft Office IS available on these machines.
Printing. Students may print out documents using a purchased card from the card machine located in Room R208 (Copy Room) located on the main level of the LRC. Printed documents are 10 cents per page. The card machine takes dollar bills and does not make change. More information.
Off-Campus/Remote Access to Electronic Resources
Onsite: Passwords are available for the onsite San Diego City College students, staff and faculty in person at the Information Center desk located on the main level of the Learning Resource Center. Students must present a current student ID card to obtain the passwords. Passwords will not be given to students over the phone or via email.
Offsite: Students in offsite (including online) classes can get passwords through their instructors. Instructors teaching offsite can request passwords by contacting the Electronic Resource Librarian (spesce@sdccd.edu) with their full name, department, CRN(s), and department chair name. The Electronic Resource Librarian will verify current faculty status of all requests. Passwords will be changed every semester.
Passwords expire at the end of the semester.Database Access Tips & Reminders
- Some databases require that your browser (e.g., Netscape or Internet Explorer) be set to accept all cookies.
- Personal firewall software (e.g. Norton Internet Security) may interfere with a database's user authentication protocol. You may have to temporarily disable your security software in order to connect to the database.
- When connecting to ProQuest, you may get a message telling you that your IP address is not authorized. The message goes on to say, "To access ProQuest via user ID and password, point your browser to..." Click on the link given.
- If you have additional questions or need further help, call the Information Center desk at (619) 388-3288 during normal business hours.
This page maintained by S. Pesce. Last updated: 24 Mar 2008
