Technical resources

The Epsom Information Commons for Faculty of Education students is located in the Sylvia Ashton-Warner Library in the McGrath (south) wing on both floors.

The Commons provide individual computer workstations, multi-function-devices, a helpdesk area, group study areas and seating. A computer training room can also be used for multi-purpose student computing when available.

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

Phone: +64 9 623 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.

Find out more about the IC Helpdesk

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.

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.)

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.