The Charles J. Keffer Library incorporates the latest available technologies to support the teaching and research mission of the University.  This guide describes the computing capabilities available to UST students, faculty, and staff.

For information on the locations and hours of operation of other computer facilities at St. Thomas, please consult IRT's Facilities/Labs web page.

To reserve a computer classroom online:  

Use the online Request For Services form  Choose the "facilities scheduling" link

Print Management

IRT's Print Management FAQ page

Print Management user status page

Wireless Network Computing in the Libraries

Did you know that you can access UST network resources from your laptop computer? 

In order to use the wireless network your laptop computer must have a wireless network card preinstalled; it must be running Windows 2000 or XP, or Macintosh OS X operating systems; and it must have anti-virus software installed.  In addition, for Minneapolis campus wireless network use, you must register your computer online at: http://ust-netregmpls.stthomas.edu.  Further instructions are available on the IRT Wireless page.  You can also ask for assistance at Scholars (Minneapolis), the Keffer Library reference desk, the O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library Infocommons, or the IRT Front Desk in Foley 100 (St. Paul) during daytime business hours. 

You cannot print directly from the wireless network.  You may transfer files from your laptop to a public network computer for printing using a floppy disk, USB key, or by saving to your U: drive.

Please see IRT's Wireless @ UST FAQ page for technical requirements and other important information. 

Microsoft Office product training materials

These are available from the help menu in any Microsoft product, or directly on the Microsoft site at: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/default.aspx. Select the desired product under "Browse Training Courses" to see a list of audio/video tutorials.

Public Research Computers

The library offers twenty-four PCs and and five Macintosh computers in our public computing area on the lower level.  Use of these computers is limited to users performing library research and users who may need research assistance from the library staff.  Users wishing to check their email, word process, utilize special software, or other similar tasks will need to use the computers in our PC classrooms, Macintosh classroom, or multimedia area. The multimedia area offers access to two Macintosh computers and two PCs which are available to perform scans, manipulate images, or complete other projects that utilize specialized software. 

PC Classroom/Lab (MOH 105)

* Please note that lab hours are contingent upon class use in the labs/classrooms. The lab is unavailable for drop-in use during the times that classes are scheduled to use the room.

The PC classroom is available to instructors who wish to incorporate technology into their course sessions. When there is no class scheduled to use this room, this lab is available to UST students, faculty, and staff. The room offers:

• 32 PCs
• 1 Printer
• 1 PC Instructor Station
• 1 Macintosh Instructor Station

PC Classroom/Lab (MOH 111)  

* Please note that lab hours are contingent upon class use in the labs/classrooms. The lab is unavailable for drop-in use during the times that classes are scheduled to use the room.

The PC classroom is available to instructors who wish to incorporate technology into their course sessions.  When there is no class scheduled to use this room, this lab is available to UST students, faculty, and staff.   The room offers:

• 15 student PCs
• 1 Printer
• 1 PC Instructor Station
• 1 Macintosh Instructor Station