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Library Services

Borrowing Laptops and Calculators

The library has laptops, graphing and scientific calculators, and other tech equipment that students can check out for an entire semester.

How do I check out a laptop?


Answer

Bierce Library provides access to 300+ Dell and Mac laptops for use by currently enrolled students only. Bierce Library equipment circulates for 1 day, 7 days, or a semester, depending upon the type of equipment.  All equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis. To check out a laptop, stop by the Service Desk on the 1st Floor of Bierce Library with a ZipCard and second form of valid picture ID. If you have any questions, please call 330-972-5355.

Computers and Printers in Bierce

Bierce Library has Dell and Apple Computers available to use on the first floor.

Library Technology FAQs

Need help with your computer?

The IT Service Desk is now located in Bierce Library on the first floor to the left of the Library Service Desk. The IT Service Desk offers walk-in, phone, and chat service to help with technology, UANet ID password, and wireless support to campus students and employees. All students and faculty can also receive Computer Repair assistance from the IT Service Desk. Please note, a student or employee ID number is required for some IT assistance or a form of government-issued photo ID if you do not have your ZipCard. 

IT Service Desk: 330-972-6888 or support@uakron.edu 

Computer Repair:  330-972-7626

Click here for more IT information and chat help.

IT Service Desk Hours of Operation

 

Walk-in Support

Phone Support

Chat Support

Monday

8am - 6:00pm

8:00am - 6:00pm

8:00am - 6:00pm

Tuesday

8am - 6:00pm

8:00am - 6:00pm

8:00am - 6:00pm

Wednesday

8am - 6:00pm

8:00am - 6:00pm

8:00am - 6:00pm

Thursday

8am - 6:00pm

8:00am - 6:00pm

8:00am - 6:00pm

Friday

8am - 6:00pm

8:00am - 6:00pm

8:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday

Closed

Closed

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Closed

Closed

Additional Computer Support

For help with Brightspace, Panopto, Respondus, or Microsoft Teams, please email Design & Development Services (DDS) at ddshelp@uakron.edu.

For after hours Brightspace Support: