Students will not be able to collect equipment without an approved Risk Assessment (if the activity is not covered by the Green RA form) Many resources in the library can be booked in advance, however if you are in the library and a bookable resource is available you can use it. Booking in advance is the best way to guarantee access to the space you need (see the'How to book a learning space' tab). You have access to more than 4,000 PCs and Macs on campus, all with standard software. Some have specialised software to match to the needs of your course.

Depending on your lesson, you may need to have some additional software installed on your device. Hallam PCs come with the appropriate software for logging onto your session.Whichever library you use, you'll find they are organised in a certain way. Each library has levels, andeach level is divided into zones,which provide a different type of study environment. In eachzone you'll finda range of learning spaces, for example:PCs, Desks andApple Macs. Please read the Green Risk Assessment and decide if this covers your activities (see useful links above) - no further action required Choose headphones with a microphone, so you can talk to your tutor and coursemates. And ensure your headphones are compatible with your device, by having the correct connector or adaptor. For any activities that fall outside the Green RA form you must fill out a Blue Risk Assessment form (see useful links) An i5 processor will give you more processing power and is useful if you are running design software (Adobe CC for example) or video editing software (such as Final Cut Pro).

Blue Risk Assessments must be sent to an academic staff member for approval. Once approved, the academic will send the form to: [email protected] Use the menus at the top of the screen to select where you want to book, what kind of resource you want to use, and on what date If a bookable space without IT is available you can use the space but please be aware that if another user books the space you will need to relocate to another available space or a non-bookable area. Equipment loans will remain bookable up to a week in advance and you can now keep equipment for up to8 days at a time. The Creative Media Centre does not format/erase memory cards. It is the student's responsibility to format/erase memory cards BEFORE using the equipment to ensure full capacity of data storage.If you want to buy your own computer so you can work more flexibly, there are a few things you should consider. Types of computer And scroll across to the time of day you would like to book - this is in 24 hour time so 9am is 9:00 and 9pm is 21:00 If a bookable PC does not have an advance booking, it will still be available on a first come first served basis. Learning online is a different experience from face-to-face lectures. There are many advantages, but it can take a while to get used to. We ask you to: If you're considering a laptop but want a bigger screen at home, you can buy a screen and a port replicator separately.

They have the same functionality as the rest of the computers in the Library and have the same range of software installed. each space has a label that confirms the space number, zone and level soyou know you've found the right space The Creative Media Centre would like to welcome all new and returning students. We are now open as normal. Please see our Opening Hours section (above).For most courses, a computer with an i3 processor, 500GB hard drive, 8GB RAM and Windows 8 is more than adequate.

Desktops are restricted to being used in one place. However they can be more powerful with bigger and better screens. Plus they usually offer better connectivity with other devices such as scanners, printers, cameras and phones. A laptop is mobile, giving you flexibility with regards to where you can work. Plus you can access free Wi-Fi if you're working on campus. All bookings require a Risk Assessment: For Low Risk Activites you may use the pre-filled Green Form

Factors to consider

In the Main Library there are computers that are bookable in advance, as well as computers that are available on a first come first served basis. Late night access to Computer suites: Monday – Friday 9am-9pm. (Please note the flextight will not be available after 4:30pm)