Computer Access in the Libraries for Visitors
Computers: Guest Research Stations
Access to most Libraries' licensed, online resources and fee-based printing is available in all University libraries.
Provides access to:
- Most online resources which can be found on the UW Libraries Web site
- All Web sites with .edu, .gov, .org, .mil, or .museum extensions
Restrictions: There is no access to anonymous email sites, such as Hotmail, Yahoo! mail, or to most .com Web sites.
Wireless Access for Visitors
If you have a laptop or mobile device on campus, wireless internet access is available via the UW Wireless network:
- Visitors from campuses and institutions participating in the Eduroam network can use it to access the UW’s Wireless network.
- Otherwise, visitors need a temporary UW NetID to access sites outside of the washington.edu domain. Ask Libraries staff about obtaining a temporary UW NetID; you will need to provide a form of identification and contact information.
Printing & Scanning
Locations
How to Print
- Login with UW NetID to print.uw.edu
- Upload your document(s)
- Print jobs can then be retrieved at any Dawg Prints location
You can also print directly from public computers in all libraries without using MyPrint Center.
Pay for Printing
- Prices
- Use Husky Card (UW) or Dawg Prints card (visitors)
Scanning Options
- Scan to USB flash drive (cannot be Mac-formatted drive), print station, email (non-UW visitors: ask for a temporary NetID), mobile device, Google Drive
- Accessibility:
- Adjustable height tables, foot pedal to activate scanner
- OCR and mp3 options
Dawg Prints is provided by Creative Communications