Technical resources

Epsom Information Commons

The Epsom Information Commons is located in the Sylvia Ashton-Warner Library - Faculty of Education. The library was remodelled in 1999 to include a computer facility (@ace Rooms). The facility was integrated into the Information Commons Group in February 2006 and is now known as the Epsom Information Commons. It is used by the Faculty of Education students. The Epsom Information Commons is incorporated into the existing space in the Sylvia Ashton-Warner Library building and provides individual computer workstations, Multi-Function-Devices, a helpdesk area, group study areas and seating. The Epsom Information Commons consist of 3 rooms in the Sylvia Ashton-Warner Library. They are in the McGrath (south) wing on both floors. The computer training room can also be used for multi-purpose student computing when available. The Epsom Campus is located at 74 Epsom Avenue.

Epsom IC computer rooms and facilities

L Block, Gate 3, 75 Epsom Ave
Epsom Campus
Both floors of the Sylvia Ashton-Warner Library

Telephone: (09) 623-8899 ext 48324
Email: ichelpdesk@auckland.ac.nz


For all other information about Epsom IC and Information Commons, please see the Information Commons website.

Facilities

Infrastructure and equipment

• Network setup: conventional and wireless
• 53 multi-purpose computers
  • Dell Optiplex 745 Ultra Small Form Factor
  • Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1 GHz
  • 2 GB memory
  • 19in Flat Panel monitors
  • DVD Writers
  • 6 USB ports
• 13 Dell D610 Short Loan laptops
• 5 Apple iMac G5
  • PowerPC g5 1.9 GHz
  • 1.5 GB memory
  • DVD Writers

Printing

• 1 x Ricoh Aficio 3232c Colour Multi Function Device
• 1 x Ricoh Aficio 3030 Black & White Multi Function Device
• 1 x Ricoh Aficio AP4510 Black & White Printer

Services

The main focus is the development of information, IT, language and learning skills in an integrated learning environment.

IC Helpdesk

IC Staff are based in the ground floor room (Epsom IC 1) 7:00am to 7:00pm Monday to Friday and 10:00am to 4:00pm Saturday and Sunday. Please check the Information Commons website news for public holiday details

Regulations

• Please be very careful with your belongings and DO NOT leave them unattended. Thieves may be present.
• Please respect your fellow students and keep quiet when using the IC, group study rooms are available up-stairs in the Library.
  

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General access to Epsom IC rooms

During library opening hours, access is via the Library. Do not use the external door during library opening hours as this will set off the security alarm. At library closing time you must exit the upstairs rooms of Epsom IC with your belongings. For any security issues, phone Unisafe at ext 85000. Use the telephone by the Epsom IC Consultant's desk. (This telephone can be used only for calls to Campus extensions.)

Teaching Labs

The Faculty of Education provides student access to the teaching labs for the general computing needs of all students enrolled in faculty of education courses. You will find computing labs on the fourth floor of N Block (N431 and N433). The computers in the teaching labs are available for student use when classes are not running.

Opening Hours

• Teaching labs open 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday during semesters except public holidays.
• Teaching labs are unavailable for general student use when classes are scheduled.
  
  

Information Technology Courses

• University Information Technology
• Information Commons resources
• Library resources
• Database searching
• Subject specific research skills

• Microsoft Office - introductions to Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and other programmes
• Formatting essays and longer documents
• Using Endnote