The Knowledge Imaging Center (KIC) scanner is a complete color digitization scanning system for excerpts from books and other materials, up to 24 x 17 inches. Self-service scanning is available free of charge outside of the Common Area near the library administrative offices. Scanned documents may be saved to a USB flash drive or sent to an email account. The scanner is not attached to a printer at this time. Use of the scanner is limited to 15 minutes per patron. It is recommended that patrons use hand sanitizer after using the touch screen scanner. Digital copies are covered by copyright provisions. Inquire at the Circulation Desk for more information or if you need assistance on how to use the scanner.
Copying library materials is regulated by the Copyright Act in 42 U.S.C. § 201 et seq. (1988). Persons making copies of copyrighted material are responsible for adhering to the provisions of the Act. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted materials not in the public domain or not for educational purposes is prohibited by the Act.
Law School students can use the computers for word processing, to review curriculum-supporting software, printing, and to access Internet sources including e-mail, HeinOnline, Lexis, and Westlaw. Students can login to the computers using their TSU email account information and password.
The computer lab for general use is in Room 122 of the Library. Access to computers is on a first-come, first-serve basis and restricted to TSU students, staff, and faculty. Food and Drinks are prohibited in the computer lab. Access may be restricted when the labs are in use for instructional purposes. The library reserves the right to establish special reservation policies during peak usage times.
Computer equipment and programs are furnished by the law school and should not be altered or modified in any way. The computers in the library are protected by virus detection software. Students are required to work and store their data on their own storage devices.
There are 2 printers for general use in the Computer Lab, room 122. All of the computers are attached to these printers and there is no wireless printing.
The TSU campus has public Wi-Fi. With your wireless enabled laptop or any other mobile device, you can access the Internet in the library.
Contact the campus’s OIT Department at 713-313-4357 or ITServiceCenter@tsu.edu regarding printing, your TSU email account and any other technical issues.
For any issues regarding TMSL classroom technology, i.e. Exam Soft, then contact TMSL Instructional Technology Manager, Yin 'Raymond" Ng at yin.ng@tsu.edu, room 124, or 713-313-5124.