Springfield Library facilities

The Springfield campus Library is located in the USQ building at Education City map and the Springfield campus Library A Block Level 1 map (PDF 121 KB) provides the layout of the facilities. Assistance on getting to USQ Sprinfield from other campuses. 

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Computers and labs located in the Library

Located in the library are a variety of computers available to students, staff and general public for a range of purposes:

  • catalogue searching and research
  • word processing and printing 
  • email and Internet
  • group study
  • Library classes 
  • 'walk-in catalogue computers' are provided for people without student access
  • scanning to PDF available from photocopier (MFD)
  • Assistive Technology Area with specialised software and equipment to assist with disabilities
  • training lab for information sessions and special Library workshops

Specific information for students on locations, hours of access, quotas and printing is available from ICT student computer labs.

Description

Level (Room)

Use

Type of access

Hours of Access

Printing -  closest location

24 hour access computer lab Level 1 (A106) (PDF 121 KB)

Student use.
- Word processing
- Printing
- Email
- General Internet usage.
(Not in Library - Access only available from the main foyer)

student*

24 hours Yes - level 1 in lab computers printer 106
Walk-in catalogue computers Level 1 Library (PDF 121 KB)

Staff, student and general public.
Primary use is Library catalogue searching. Limited database access. No Internet access or email.
No printing.

public/staff/student**

Library hours No printing - save files to USB/flash drive. Members of the public see the Information Desk for printing
Scanner Level 1 Library (PDF 121 KB) Available from photocopier (MFD). Select SEND option and sends to nominated email address.

student*

Library hours Yes- Scanned items can be sent to Library printer from email.
Assistive Technology Area Level 1 Library (PDF 121 KB) 

One room containing a computer with assistive software installed. Details on software and equipment.
Room key is available from Information Desk for eligible students. My Reader, magnifier and adjustable tables available in adjacent area - booked via Information desk.

student*

Library hours Yes - Library printer.
Library training lab Level 1 Library (PDF 121 KB) Training labs for large groups - classes and information sessions.

student*

Library hours Yes - Library printer.

* Student access: requires a person to have an active USQ student enrolment.
** Public/student: Public access uses a 'generic' logon for staff and non students for finding information on the Library catalogue. Students may logon normally.

There are a number of other computer labs at the Springfield campus which can be used by students.

Printing

  • printers located in the Library are on opposite Loans Desk
  • one MFD with both black/white and colour laser printing options and scanner
  • printing available to USQ students only. No staff or general public printing
  • ICT - How to print - paper size, duplex and print queue information
  • ICT - how to find your print quota - printing costs and regulations

Photocopying

  • photocopiers located in the Library opposite Loans Desk
  • one MFD with both black and white using USQ Springfield student card for payment. Staff and public can purchase a photocopy card.
  • no colour photocopying available, however items can be scanned and sent to colour printing (see instructions for scanning)

Scanning

The Library houses a scanning facility is part of the colour printer /photocopier (MFD). The scanner can be used by students to scan documents to a PDF which can then be emailed to a nominated email address. Students can then access the document from their email and print as required. Information on the use of the scanner is located next to the scanner.

AV equipment

  • A range of Audio visual equipment is available for staff and student for loan
  • VHS reader/DVD players are available for viewing in the Library

Questions concerning the use of the equipment can be made at the Springfield Library Information Desk.