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The Ames Library has more than enough computers for students that need them. Software is upgraded on a regular basis to stay compatible with students’ needs. IWU subscribes to a number of online academic search engines and directories, so the most relevant research materials are right at your fingertips. An online catalog makes it easy to locate books at any one of several libraries in the area. The Buck Memorial Library houses a Mac lab that is state-of-the-art. The computers are top-of-the-line, and the classrooms are equipped with video projectors for presentations and films. Computers elsewhere on campus are nearly identical to those found in the labs. The only exception are a few computers in the Hansen Student Center that might as well still run on DOS.

Though there is an abundance of computers, it can be difficult to locate an empty one at times. Certain labs are dedicated to classes, during which students are unable to access two of the larger labs, including the Mac lab. Ames Library has computers on every floor, so it may take some looking, but there will always be an open one somewhere. The only drawback to the network at Ames is the lack of color-printing abilities. There is only one printer on campus that prints color, and it can be notoriously difficult to locate. (It’s located on the first floor of Ames.) It definitely helps to have your own, but with as many computers as there are, it isn’t necessary.

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alifeyoul0ve

'14

Political Science and Government

4.6

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Definitely Enough to Go Around

There's a million computers at IWU, and I rarely see people using them. Two good-sized labs in Buck, a bunch more in the library, a decent amount in CNS, and at least one lab in CLA. Free printing!!! Macs and PCs.

Oct 15, 2011

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MaggieSheridan

'13

Theatre Design

3.8

B+

Wesleyan Computers

IWU works hard to get the best for its students. Our relatively new library has a large amount of computers available. The only problem I experience as a Theatre Design major is the accessibility to color printing. The internet has its moments, most of the time it works well but when registration comes around there is often problems. It is a pretty good school technology wise.

Sep 14, 2011

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bod417

'14

Biology

3.1

B-

Technological Problems Mar the Potential of the System

There is a good variety of computer labs at Illinois Wesleyan University, ranging from PC-only to Macs to mixed labs. The University also has a WiFi service restricted solely for student and faculty use on campus at certain locations (Library, Classrooms, etc.). However, there are problems that inhibit the use of this WiFi and sometimes the IT support is unable to help you over these obstacles. Illinois Wesleyan offers a wide range of computer based applications that can aid in student presentations and other projects; yet, I do not know feel that the school offers enough information and instruction on using said applications.

Jul 24, 2011

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