Computer Workstations with specialist software, hardware and peripherals are available for use by students whose disability prevents them from accessing other campus computers.

Eligibility for Using Computer Facilities

Your eligibility to use a computer facility will be assessed by a disability adviser, in consultation with you. 

Registration

The Disability Adviser is responsible for registering eligible users and notifying relevant staff members.  Registration is for a specific computer workstation appropriate to your need.

Computer Skills and Training Requirements

Eligible users are required to have skills in the use of the workd processing, spreadsheet or graphics packages they will access on the allocated workstation. The Disability Adviser can arrange training in the use of the specialist disability software packages or peripherals. 

Bookings

St Lucia: You must book the facilities. You may book the room one week in advance. You may book in one-hour block to a maximum of four hours. If no one else has booked the room you may book again for a further two-hour session on that day.
Ipswich:You may book the workstation for a period of two hours. If no one else has booked the room you may book for a further two-hour period.

Availability

To check for cancellations, booking availability and opening hours: 

Please note:
The Coordinator, Alternative Print Service (APS) and Central Examinations have priority for booking the facilities at St Lucia.
Gatton Examinations section has priority for booking the Gatton computer facility.

Details of Computer Facilities

Additional Equipment
An adjustable bookstand is available at St Lucia, please ask at Fryer Library desk for this equipment. 

Software standard to all three Rooms in Fryer Library includes:
Internet Explorer, Netscape, Acrobat Reader, Real Player, WinZip and Microsoft Office. 

Hardware

• Computer with CD writer
• Scanner
• 21" Monitor
• Laser printer
• Ergonomic keyboard
• Headset
• Speakers
• Adjustable bookstand

• Zoomtext (on-screen magnification)
• Dragon Naturally Speaking (voice recognition)

• Pentium computer
• 17" flatscreen monitor
• Headset
• Speakers

• Dragon Naturally Speaking (voice recognition)

Conditions of Use

• Equipment usage is only for academic purposes
• Your files must not be saved on the hard drive (unless using Voice Recognition software)
• All discs will be scanned for viruses before commencing work
• Users will not perform any action, such as reproduction, installation, or use of unlicensed software, or reproduction of the software provided on these facilities.  Such actions are in breach of the Copyright Act
• Please ensure that you leave all equipment in its correct place
• If you change the computer settings please ensure that you reinstate the default settings before logging off
• Please ensure that you use the appropriate procedure to shut down all programs
• Please ensure that you have collected all printed material before leaving the facility
• The Library reserves the right to inspect bags taken into the Library by users when they leave
• Eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted in the Computer Rooms