Workstation Sign-On
Overview
The Library Workstation Sign-On system allows users to access Research, Express and Guest computer workstations located throughout the Library by signing on with a valid ID number. The system monitors the length of time available for each user, thus ensuring equitable access to computers in the Library. While these Library computers are primarily for students, faculty, staff and SF State affiliates, a limited number of computers are available for anyone to use.
Note: Workstation Sign-on is not used in the Library computer labs.
SF State Affiliated Users
SF State students, faculty and staff with a valid OneCard/SF State ID can sign-on using their University ID number. If you don’t know, or have forgotten your University ID number, you can look it up using your social security number and PAC.
Other affiliated users, such as members of Friends of the Library, can sign-on using their special borrower ID number.
Guest Users
Guest users must first register for a Guest Card and ID number at Circulation Services on the 1st floor of the Library. Guest users must present a valid state photo ID or a passport in order to obtain the card. Guest users can then sign-on to one of the “Guest Workstations," which have green screens and labels.
Types of Computers
Research Workstations (Yellow screens and labels)
Use: Full Internet access (no other software is installed) for SF State affiliated users only
Locations: Reserve Book Room (Ground floor), Research Assistance (1st floor), Periodicals (2nd floor), Government Publications (5th floor)
Time allowed: 120 minutes per day
Express Workstations (Purple screens and labels)
Use: Limited to SFSU web pages only (no other software is installed) for Guest & SF State affiliated users
Locations: Reserve Book Room (Ground floor), Research Assistance (1st floor), Periodicals (2nd floor)
Time allowed: 15 minutes
Guest Workstations (Green screens and labels)
Use: Full Internet access (no other software is installed) for Guest & SF State affiliated users
Locations: Research Assistance (1st floor), Government Publications (5th floor)
Time allowed: 60 minutes per day for guest users. 120 minutes per day for SF State affiliated users.
