Bucknell University - Computers

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College Prowler Take

While there are computers and labs all over campus, a personal computer is definitely convenient. The computer labs on the first floor of the library are usually crowded, but there are other places around campus and on other floors of the library that have labs. Not every student knows about these labs, therefore they are typically not crowded. At Bucknell, students’ computers provide them with more than just a place to type their class assignments—it's also their link to the outside world. Students constantly use Facebook to stay in touch with their friends and to post photos—usually when Monday rolls around, one can expect to find several new albums filled with pictures from the previous weekend. Status updates have become somewhat of an easel, where students can express themselves and learn what their friends are currently doing. Students are so dependent on their computers for social reasons that when they have computer problems or the server fails, students feel out of the loop and disconnected. The Bucknell server is typically reliable, although students occasionally have trouble connecting to the network during finals week because everyone is using it.

The Library and IT Tech Desk is probably one of the most helpful services at Bucknell. While there are a number of engineering students who know a lot about computers, there are many others whose solution to a computer problem is always “restart.” When restart fails, students can head to the tech desk with their laptop or make an appointment for a house call if they have a desktop. Library and IT also has a screen name on AIM, which is used to answer student’s questions if they are having computer problems. Most of the members of Library and IT are computer-savvy students, but there are also some non-student employees. Everybody is always very helpful, and someone from Library and IT calls your room the day after your computer is fixed just to be sure that everything has continued to work properly.

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Students Speak Out

BucKB says: Bucknell University 2016 English Language and Literature

The computer labs at Bucknell get... The computer labs at Bucknell get somewhat crowded during midterms and finals, but in most cases, it's fairly easy to get on a computer. Almost all of the students own a computer, and since the campus is WiFi, this works really well. 12345 Computers: February 26, 2009 Report

BucLG says: Bucknell University 2016 Undecided

It's not required for students to... It's not required for students to bring their own computer, but it's definitely helpful. The library is full of computers in the "tech courtyard" and the research areas, not to mention the media center. If you have a Dell or Mac, the support is great. If you need help, they'll fix your computer for you and give you a loaner in the meantime. 12345 Computers: February 26, 2009 Report

bison10 says: Bucknell University 2014 Business

Library computers are typically... Library computers are typically crowded at Bucknell, but most other labs on campus are usually less crowded. Bringing your own computer is a must, and the WiFi here is great—you can get on the network from pretty much anywhere. 12345 Computers: February 24, 2009 Report

BucLA says: Bucknell University 2013 Engineering

Computer labs are definitely... Computer labs are definitely always crowded, so I would of course bring your own computer since wireless Internet is available anywhere on campus. The connection is great and fast, but it's definitely easier if you have your own computer! 12345 Computers: February 24, 2009 Report

BucAC says: Bucknell University 2016 Undecided

Depending on the time of day, the... Depending on the time of day, the computer labs can get crowded, but most of the time it is easy to find an open computer. Having a laptop is definitely helpful—I don't know anyone without one. 12345 Computers: February 24, 2009 Report

Facts

Did You Know?

The Library and IT (Library and Information Technology) tech desk is open the same hours as the library.

ResNet is the extension of Bucknell’s Ethernet network into student residence halls and fraternity houses. Each student living on campus has his or her own in-room Ethernet connection, which can provide access to networked resources both here at Bucknell and across the Internet.

Students can bring their laptops directly to the tech desk to be fixed, or a representative of Library and IT will come to their room if they have a desktop.

ISR offers a service clinic where students can check in their machines for hardware diagnosis and repair.

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