it and library services tips and pointers for your first weeks
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IT and Library Services Tips and pointers for your first weeks. Your username. Username : b8765432 and password. Connect to WiFi & Internet. S ave your data bundles connect to University WiFi L ook for A6 connection flyer in Halls welcome pack - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
IT and Library Services
Tips and pointers
for your first weeks
Your usernameUsername: b8765432 and password
Connect to WiFi
& Internet
• Save your data bundles connect to University WiFi • Look for A6 connection flyer in Halls welcome pack• Visit the Connection Clinic in the Old Library PC cluster
www.ncl.ac.uk/itservice/connect
University email
on your mobile
www.ncl.ac.uk/itservice/email
Free University apps
m.ncl.ac.uk,
library search
and guides
Printing & Photocopying
• One shared account• £12 credit at start of term for every student• 4p per side (black & white A4)• Buy credits online or at Robinson Library• View your account at https://printing.ncl.ac.uk
Scanners also available free of charge in most clusters.
Student Software Deals
All cluster PCs feature a wide range of software.
Free or reduced price software is also available for your own PC, including Microsoft Office 365.
Free and reduced price developer software is available through Dreamspark.
www.ncl.ac.uk/itservice/software/studentdeals
Accessing your files
• Your Documents (H:drive) is a secure place to save your work• Access this folder from any campus PC, your laptop, tablet or
mobile using Filr• Visit filr.ncl.ac.uk or download Novell Filr from your app store
• You can also access your files and University software off campus at ras.ncl.ac.uk
ePortfolio and Blackboard
ePortfolio (portfolio.ncl.ac.uk)• Helps reflective learning and improves your
employability skills• Supports the personal tutoring process
Blackboard (blackboard.ncl.ac.uk)• For all of your online teaching and learning activities• Allows staff and students to communicate, support
and collaborate with one another
More information
• Check out the mini insert in your Smartcard wallet• Download the student IT booklet• Visit www.ncl.ac.uk/itservice
IT help and support
Log and track requests for IT support online at nuservice.ncl.ac.uk
University IT Service Desk Tel: 0191 208 8115 or email: [email protected]
Visit us in person • Old Library Building • Level 2 cluster, Robinson Library • IT Service Desk, Ground Floor, Claremont Tower
Mobile Connection ClinicOld Library Cluster, 09.00 - 16.00 Monday to Friday