Learning Commons: Facilities & Services
ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY LABS
The Adaptive Technology Lab provides resources to improve access to George Brown College students with a disability. The Adaptive Technology Labs are located in each campus library:
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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The Library Learning Commons’ open access computers are reserved for independent learning, academic research, projects and assignments by currently registered students.
- All computers are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- All computers are password protected. Students must sign on using their George Brown student number and password.
- Library Learning Commons staff can assist with printing, locating, and accessing applications, tutorials and on-line help, but do not tutor or teach software applications.
- Academic assignments and projects take precedence over games and recreational activities.
Users are responsible for the following:
- Complying with the Student Acceptable Use of Technology Policy.
- Complying with all Library Learning Commons policies as set out in the George Brown College Academic Policies and Guidelines.
- Following copyright and other laws including understanding and complying with software and licenses governing access to software and online resources.
- Saving work frequently and making back up files on their own portable drive. It is not advisable to save work files on the computer’s hard drive.
- Previewing each document before printing. The Library Learning Commons will not refund credits for any misprinting caused by human error.
The following activities are not allowed:
- Installation of personal software
- Interference with the setup, configuration or software of any computer.
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OPEN ACCESS COMPUTERS
Each library has a network of computers available to you for academic research, including the use of online and CD-ROM databases, web-based resources, and the internet.
- Casa Loma Library Learning Commons:
- 42 Library Research stations
- 192 Open Access Computers (187 PCs and 5 Macs)
- 9 Computer Kiosks
- 5 Laptops
- St. James Library Learning Commons Upper Level:
- 59 Library Research stations
- 189 Open Access Computers (183 PCs and 6 Macs)
- 10 Computer Kiosks
- 5 Laptops
- CHCA e-Library 300 Adelaide street (Room 111):
- 50 Open Access Computers
- 7 Computer Kiosks
- 5 Laptops
- Ryerson Academic Resource Centre (SHE Room 677):
You have the option of downloading material to your own portable drive, e-mailing material to yourself, or printing.
The Casa Loma library has a silent computer room. Any noise that may be disruptive to others is not permitted.
Each campus has hardware and software specific to the classes taught at each campus location.
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LAPTOP COMPUTER AND AV EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM
George Brown College students can now borrow a number of different A/V items at each of our LLC locations.
The following items are available for a 6 hour loan from our St. James, Casa Loma, CHCA and Ryerson LLC's:
Projectors
Digital Cameras
Voice Recorders
Presentation Pointers
Mice
Portable DVD players
Laptops
Please read the terms and conditions for borrowing Laptop Computer and AV Equipment at the LLC.
Just bring your student card and ask at the Circulation/Helpdesk of your library about borrowing one of these items.
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PHOTOCOPIERS
Black and white copiers are available in all of our locations for you to use. The machines print double-sided copies by default. Colour copying is available at Casa Loma, St. James and CHCA e-Library.
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PRINTERS
The Library Learning Commons provides printers for use with computers. We provide access to: laser printers (black & white print), and colour laser printers.
Specialized printing such as plotters is available at Casa Loma Library Learning Commons.
Wireless printing from your laptop is also available. Please ask Help Desk staff for further information.
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PAYING FOR PRINTING / COPYING
George Brown College student photo ID cards are used as print/copier cards. Money may be added to your Student Photo ID card at the Help desk or through the Cash-to-card stations.
Cash-to-card stations (located in each LLC) allow you to add money to your card. Please be advised that all money added to your student card is non-refundable.
Students may also pay cash for print jobs at the Help desk. Coin-operated and Student Photo ID card-operated photocopiers are available at all of our locations. Please see the section on Student Photo ID Card for more information on obtaining your Photo ID.
- Photocopying Prices:
Black and White
- If using student card, 5¢ per page or 8¢ double-sided
- If using cash, 5¢ per page or 8¢ double-sided
- Colour
Printing Prices:
Black and White
- 5¢ per page or 8¢ double-sided
Colour
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STUDY AREAS
All libraries provide individual study carrels and group study tables. These are available on a first come first serve basis. Both the Casa Loma and the St James LLC have a silent study room. Any noise that may be disruptive to others is not permitted.
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WIFI
George Brown College provides wireless internet access in various areas of each campus including the libraries. Please see Wireless @ GBC for further information about configuring your PC or Macintosh computer. Assistance with wireless access is also available from the Library Learning Commons Help Desk staff.
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WIRELESS PRINTING
George Brown College provides wireless printing from your laptops. In order to do so, you must download the WIRELESS PRINTING Application. A username and password are required to access wireless printing; when prompted to login, please enter your student number and your STU VIEW password.
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