Effective Tuesday, February 5, printing and photocopying at the W.K. Kellogg Heath Sciences and Killam Memorial Libraries will be 10¢ for the first page and 8¢ for the second page (previously, the costs were 12¢ and 10¢ respectively).
The cost of colour prints at the Killam Library will also be reduced, from $1 per page to 50¢ per page. Colour printing at the Kellogg Library currently costs 50¢ a page and will remain the same.
Library Lunch & Learn
Tuesday May 8, noon – 1 pm
Killam Library Room 2616
What is 3D printing and why are we about to begin using it at the Dalhousie Libraries?
Marc Comeau, Director, Library IT, and MLIS students Riel Gallant and Michael Groenendyk will give a brief overview of 3D printing and scanning technology, provide a description of the Dalhousie Libraries pilot project slated to launch in the Killam Learning Commons in May, and show what has been accomplished so far. They will also discuss potential opportunities for the future of this project at the Libraries.
The presentation will include a live demonstration of 3D printing.
All are welcome. Don’t forget to bring your lunch! Can’t make it? Watch the 3D printing preview video!
Please be advised that effective November 7, there will be a slight increase in the printing costs of the plotter in the Map Collection. New pricing is as follows:
Draft paper: $8/linear foot
Matte paper: $9/linear Foot
Semi-gloss paper: $10/linear foot
Please visit the Map Collection Services website for more information.
The iMacs in the Killam South Learning Commons now print double-sided by default. If you wish to print single-sided click File then Print… or press Command P. In the print option window change the Preset to Standard.
Breaking news from the “We Hear You” department.
In November 2009 we ran a laptop/workstation survey in the Killam Learning Commons. We asked students who were at the workstations if they had a laptop and if so, why they were using the workstations. Difficulties connecting to the wireless network and the inability to print from laptops were identified as major obstacles to laptop use in the library. We’ve now addressed both of these issues.
Students working in the Killam, Kellogg and Pharmacy libraries can now print directly from their Windows or Mac laptops to the black and white printers in the Learning Commons. (Wireless printing was previously available only in the Sir James Dunn Law Library). For instructions on installing the iPrint software you’ll need, go to the Campus Printing webpage (on campus only at this time). As always the Help Desk staff are on hand if you’re having any problems.
In addition, the recent campus wireless upgrade now means you should be able to find wireless access throughout the Killam Library, including those pesky cold spots that used to send frustrated people divining through the halls, laptop in hand.
We hope these improvements make your life in the libraries a lot easier, and ease pressure on the demand for LC workstations. Please let us know how it’s all working out for you!
We are very pleased to announce that you are now able to print from your Windows and Mac laptops to the Killam, Kellogg and Pharmacy Library Learning Commons black and white printers.
All you need to do is install the iprint software and then install the appropriate printer. A valid NetID and password will be required. Please head to printing.dal.ca (on campus only) for further instructions.
More printers will be added across campus at a later date.
In the Killam Learning Commons we are currently experiencing technical difficulties when printing Maple Worksheets. This issue is being investigated and will be resolved as soon as possible.
Worksheets can still be printed by using the following method:
If you need assistance please ask at the Technical Assistance desk. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience while we resolve the issue.
Users of the iMacs in the South Learning Commons will be pleased to hear that colour printing is now available. Select the printer named KIL_SLC_COLOUR for your colour print jobs. The colour printer is located on the Technical Assistance desk.
Here at the Killam Learning Commons we are excited to announce that we are now using touchscreen technology on one of the South Commons black and white print stations. A new HP P4515x laser printer has also been installed which is a big improvement over the old model. If all goes well during this trial the other South Commons print station will also be upgraded. Feedback from users has been very positive and I’m eager to hear more. Comments so far include “very cool” and “so much easier and faster”. Come on down and give it a try, let us know what you think.
All black and white printers in the Killam Learning Commons print double-sided by default. To select single-sided follow these steps:
Click Print, then click the Properties button in the print dialog box.
On the Finishing tab uncheck Print on Both Sides.
Click OK twice to send your print job to the selected printer.