Library

Computer Use Policy

Butler Community

Library workstations are available to all Butler University students, faculty, staff, and emeriti. Patrons may log on using their Butler username/password. Members of the Butler community are allowed full access to all workstation resources. If you are a member of the Butler community and are unable to logon (e.g., username/password not working, new student, forgot your password, etc.) please go to the Information Commons Desk for assistance.

Visitors

Visitors to Irwin Library may ask for a guest logon at the Information Commons Desk. Please note that during busy times, members of the Butler community will receive preferential access to all library workstations. Visitors who are not Butler alumni or students of a PALNI or ALI school will be limited to one hour of computer use. Printing is available from wired library workstations, but abuse of the printing privilege or disturbing other library patrons will result in denial of future services.

Children under 18 will not be logged onto a computer unless accompanied by an adult.

Wireless Access

Wireless access to the Internet via laptops or handheld devices is available throughout the libraries. Using "View Wireless Networks" on your laptop will show "BU Guest Wireless." This network will provide you with Internet access without needing a special Butler logon. Wireless printing is not available to visitors.

Class Use of Library Computer Labs

Butler faculty who wish to bring a class to the library for research should contact the Information Commons Librarian. If library instruction is also requested, please contact your liaison librarian.

For information about our circulation policies, please see the Circulation & Information Policies page.
For information about the PALNI network, please see the PALNI General Information Page.