Computers, Laptops & Tablets

The Library provides over 300 multi-purpose public workstations in the Library. All PCs are installed with Microsoft Office applications while some are equipped with special software such as Adobe CS and SPSS. Laptops and tablets are also available for short-term loan and remain in use inside the Library.

Public Computers

All Public workstations are installed with common software such as MS Office, they are available on various floors. To protect users' privacy in using Library's Public computers, all users data will be erased after reboot.

Multi-purpose PC workstation

Multi-purpose PC workstations are installed with Microsoft Office and various application software. You can find the list of application software for Multi-purpose PCs.

Graphic Workstation

Graphic PC workstations and iMac computers in 4/F i-Space, and MacBook Pro computers in Learning Lab 3 (3/F South Wing) are installed with Adobe graphic software to support users who require graphic and multimedia production.
List of application software: iMac/Macbook 

Workstation at i-Space

3D Object, Data Analytic and Visualization workstation in 4/F i-Space are equipped with software such as Unity, 3DMax, SPSS, Nvivo, Weka, etc to support users to implement their idea or visualize the data in their projects.
List of application software: 4/F i-Space.

Database Workstations

Dedicated Database Workstations are available at i-Space (4/F North Wing) to access research databases and tools.

Login

Users are required to log in with either PolyU NetID, CPCE account or Library patron account as below.

Type of User Login Username Login Password
PolyU Students & Staff, CPCE Staff, Alumni and Library Card Holders type "YOUR_NET_ID" type Net Password
CPCE (HKCC/SPEED) Students & CPCE Visitors

type "STUDENT_NUMBER@student.cpce.hk" for students

"STAFF_NUMBER@staff.cpce.hk" for visitors

type CPCE account password

** Alumni and Library Card holders please refer to NetID and NetPassword page for registration or activation instruction.

Note:

Guest PCs in the form of stand-up workstations are available for quick information search
    and account activation on Podium Floor and 4/F i-Space.

Idle time

All PCs will be locked automatically after 15 minutes idle period.

Computers in rooms

When the library seminar rooms or learning labs are not in-used, the computers inside the room will be released and available for public use. The real-time room schedule can be used to assess the availability of computers in it.

Booking and online reservation

PolyU/CPCE students and staff can book the computers located at 4/F i-Space one day in advance in iBooking system.

Software

You may want to find software installed in Library Public Workstation for a search of special software. Alternatively, all public PCs support ITS Virtual Student Computer Centre (vSCC) software, it provides access to a variety of the OS and software. You may access it in via PolyU vSCC portal.

 

Laptops & Tablets

To support users' collaborative and individual study in the Library, a number of notebook PCs, MacBooks and tablets are available at Notebook and Tablet Self-Service Kiosk at 4/F i-Space. It is available for short term loan to current PolyU students, faculty and staff (for library-use only during Library open hours). For details, please visit the Notebook Computers / Tablets Loan page.

Policies

Acceptable Use Policy for University Information Technology Facilities and Services

Help

Please contact Technical Support Desk at 4/F i-Space or call us at 2766-6909