Access to computers

Many faculty and staff members at Cornell need to use personal computers to conduct daily business; to communicate with students, other staff, and other faculty; and to collaborate with distant colleagues.

Selecting and purchasing computers

If you need to arrange access to a computer, here are some options:

• Read Recommendations for Cornell Desktop Computer Systems for information about the kind of desktop system needed for the Cornell environment.

• Your department or college should employ a Technology Support Professional who can help you locate a computer or figure out which one to purchase in keeping with departmental requirements.

• Go through the Cornell Store's Technology Connection or the Office for Purchasing Services to purchase or rent a computer through Cornell channels. Purchasing has preferred supplier agreements with some major technology vendors, specifically Dell Computer.

Using CIT Computer Labs and kiosks

• CIT Public Computing Labs are open to all members of the Cornell community. Although they are most heavily used by students, these labs may be useful to non-office staff who need a computer only occasionally.

• Some business can be conducted from walk-up kiosk computers in libraries, Day Hall, Malott Hall, CCC, and other locations.

Repairing computers

• The Technology Connection web site has contact information for the Computing Center, Cornell's repair service provider.

Backing up computers

• Your department may have a local system for backing up computers. CIT also offers a backup service called EZ-Backup.