Computer Labs and Classrooms

The CUMC IT Service Desk manages labs, classrooms and computing clusters at the CUMC campus. The primary locations are on the 1st and 2nd floors of the Health Sciences Library and the Presbyterian Hospital Student Computing Lab on the 17th floor. The computers are:

• Available on a first come, first served basis
• All connected to CUMC's high speed network and able to access the Internet
• All connected to nearby laser jet printers via the printing system
• Updated with current antivirus and antispyware programs

Locations and Hours

Click on the link for each location to view more details regarding available resources. All locations require a Columbia or NYPH ID for access.

Resources

Applications and Software
At most locations, computers have a number of software programs installed that allow for web browsing, word processing, data analysis, chart, graphic, and presentation creation, image editing, CD burning, network file transfers, and curriculum support. Library Resource systems (in the Lobby alcove area) have only basic web browsing programs installed on them.
Please see our Computer Applications page for a full list, including available locations.

Data transfer
All but the Library Resource systems (in the Lobby alcove area) will allow you to burn CDs and use a personal USB key. To transfer over the network, please see this FAQ.

Network and wireless
Wireless network access and data ports for laptop computers are available at the Library and PH17 so students can connect their personal computers to the CUMC network.
NOTE: you must register your computer for wired access. For wireless access anywhere on the CUMC campus, you must first configure your computer before you will be able to connect. Please see our wireless page for complete information and instructions.

Technical Support
The CUMC IT Service Desk is also located on the 2nd floor of the Library. Staff at the Service Desk can provide initial troubleshooting for computer problems, and answer questions regarding technical resources on campus. Students can purchase CDs, USB keys, printing pages, and other items here as well.

Noise Level and Food and Drink Policies:

We realize that there are a variety of environments in which people prefer to work at different times. To accommodate this, there are designated computing areas for different uses:

• Food and Drink
  The Computer Lounge on the 1st floor and the E-Lounge on the 2nd floor allow you to have food and drink while you are using the computers. All other areas do not allow food and drink at any time, including the PH17 Student Computing Lab and the Library. Anyone found with food and drink will be asked to move to an approved area immediately.
  Please help us keep the computer equipment safe from spills and in operable use for everyone by respecting these restrictions!
• Noise Levels and Cell Phone Use
  The E-Lounge on the 2nd floor of the Library is designated as a group study area with talking allowed.
  All other computing areas are unrestricted, but we ask that you limit conversation and phone use to low levels and short conversations, with the understanding that others near you are working and may be distracted.

Location Details

Library Lobby

There are 13 Windows XP library resource computers available for research and printing capabilities in the alcove area of the Library Lobby. These systems have only basic web browsing programs installed on them. Students who wish to spend time writing papers, creating presentations, and working on any other time intensive activities are asked to do so on the 2nd floor of the Library, the PH17 Student Lab, or the 24-hour Computer Lounge.

Computer Classroom

The Computer Classroom is equipped with 21 Dell Windows XP systems. The systems have a number of software programs installed that allow for web browsing, word processing, data analysis, chart, graphic, and presentation creation, image editing, CD burning, network file transfers, and curriculum support. Specific programs include:

• Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher
• Adobe Acrobat Professional (computers 1 through 7 only)
• SAS 9.1 for Windows (v9.01 and v9.13)
• SPSS for Windows v13
• Adobe Photoshop v7
• Roxio Direct and Easy CD

Please see our Computer Applications page for a full list, including software installed at all locations.
There are 6 black and white laserjet printers and 1 color laserjet printer on the 2nd floor that can be used by the Classroom computers.

Computer Lounge - open 24 hours

The Computer Lounge is adjacent to the entrance of the Library on the lobby level and is open for use at all times, however Columbia or NYP Hospital ID is required to enter. There are 10 Dell Windows XP computers and 4 iMac OSX computers available for use. 2 black and white laser jet printers are located in the lounge, and when the Library is open there are 3 more printers available nearby in the lobby area. You can also send print jobs to the laser jet printers in the Bard Hall and Tower 2 Lobbies.

Microcomputer Lab

The Microcomputer Lab on the 2nd floor of the Library has 24 Dell Windows XP computers and 8 iMac OSX systems. Software installed on these systems include those listed above for the Computer Classroom. There are 6 black and white laser jet printers and 1 color printer nearby.

E-Lounge

The E-Lounge area on the 2nd floor of the Library has 13 Dell Windows XP computers as well as two scanners, one attached to a Dell XP system and one attached to a Macintosh OSX system. There are also two carrels with data ports for personal computer use (students must provide their own network cables), couches and tables for group study, and an outdoor deck. There are 6 black and white laser jet printers and 1 color printer nearby.

PH17 Student Computing Lab

The PH17 lab located in the Presbyterian Hospital 17th floor has 39 Dell Windows XP computers and two black and white laser jet printers.
Please see our Computer Applications page for a full list of installed software on these systems.