Computers on campus
All UWE Bristol libraries have wireless network access and computers that can be accessed with a UWE network username and password. Library computers have a variety of access methods:
- open and unlimited access
- bookable in advance (up to one week in advance, maximum of three outstanding bookings)
- scanner computers, limited to 60 minutes continuous use
- quick-access computers, limited to 15 minutes continuous use.
Borrow a laptop
You can borrow a laptop for free from the Library, subject to availability. There are Windows laptops available from Frenchay and Glenside libraries, and MacBooks from Bower Ashton Library.
There are two types of loan period, 24 hours and 14 days. You can select the loan period from the screen on the laptop locker. Loan periods are preset and cannot be changed and all laptops are non-renewable. Laptops are issued on a first come first served basis and cannot be reserved.
Laptop cases and chargers for 14-day loans are issued at the library help desk and can only be borrowed and returned during staffed hours.
The total number of laptops provided by each library:
| 24-hour loan | 14-day loan | |
| Frenchay | 60 | 36 |
| Bower Ashton | 40 | 20 |
| Glenside | 18 | 18 |
You must log in to the laptop and stay logged in before taking it home. This creates a profile on the device, otherwise you may experience a domain error. If you need further information contact IT Services. You will need your UWE Bristol ID card to borrow and return a laptop - the instructions will be shown on the laptop locker screen.
Return a laptop
- 24-hour loan: Once your loan period has ended, please return your laptop to the designated locker. If you encounter any issues, visit the Library Desk for assistance.
- 14-day loan: Please return the laptop, charger, and bag directly to the Library Desk from where you borrowed them. Laptops must be returned during staffed hours.
Laptops are issued to your library account and are subject to fines if returned late.
24-hour computer access
The Library at Frenchay Campus provides 24-hour access to computers for all students.
Software
Find out:
- where to find computers with specialist software installed, and what’s available as standard on our student PCs
- specialist software locations for student PCs.
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Assistive software
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