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New Law Students' Library Guide: Connect Your Device

An introduction to the Law Library's resources, services and spaces for new and continuing students at the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies.

CONNECTING TO CAMPUS NETWORK

Connecting your device(s) is simple and easy. The University has open-access to the wifi network throughout the library and the entire campus (including most open areas). If you are having trouble connecting your device, contact the Campus IT Services (CITS) Student Desk.

Students can also contact CITS for assistance with network accessCHOL, MyCavehill eLearning, Microsoft 365 and password resets.

CONNECTING TO COMPUTERS

Students can use computers located in the Computer Lab, to carry out research, do assignments or print. To access any of the network resources you must first log on using your student network account credentials. 
 

Default credentials are:
Username: “Your Student ID Number
Password: FL@ddmmyy
  [F is the initial of your first name, L is the initial of your last name and ddmmyy is your date of birth in numbers.]
Find out about Choosing Passwords (PDF).


On first logon you will be required to change your password. You are advised not to disclose your password to anyone.

After you have created your password, this would be used for your campus-wide network activities. Students would not have to use a separate log-in for the computers.

For assistance, please ask at the Circulation Desk.

CONNECTING TO PRINTING MACHINES

The library has two (2) multifunctioning machines that can Photocopy, Print and Scan. Every student enrolled automatically has a printing account for Printing, Photocopying and Scanning for use at any printing machine (Computer Labs and Libraries) on campus. 

Before a student can print, photocopy or scan, they must first add credit to their printing account. Students can do so by visiting the Law Library, the Campus Bursary (Cashier section) and the Sidney Martin Library. The minimum amount that can be credited (top-up) at the Law Library is BDS$5.00, there is no maximum amount. 

 

HOW TO PRINT

Currently, there is no provision for wireless printing and students can only print using a networked computer in the Law Library. Instructions on how to set up a printer can be found by each workstation.

The cost of printing is BDS$0.15 per exposure.

If you are having difficulties connecting to the printer, please ask for assistance at the Circulation Desk.

 

HOW TO PHOTOCOPY & SCAN

Instructions for photocopying can be found on each machine. The same process is done for scanning.

The cost for photocopying and scanning is BDS$0.25 per exposure.

If you are having difficulties using the photocopier, please ask for assistance at the Circulation Desk.