Public Computers & Software

At UBC Vancouver

Public Computers at UBC Vancouver Libraries

Login

UBC Library computers require users to log in using their Campus-Wide Login (CWL) or a Guest OpenAthens account. Community members, alumni and public users can obtain a generic OpenAthens access account or apply for their own OpenAthens account from the circulation desk at the branch they are visiting.

Remote Access Workstations

A select number of UBC Vancouver Library public workstations and lab computers are available for use by remote access using RemoteLabs. Take a few minutes to read through the user guides and best practices for students and for faculty.

Dual Display Stations

Dual Display Stations provide library users with a robust workspace on campus. Using personal devices, users can add a keyboard, mouse and monitor with a simple plug-in (USB-C or USB-A) through a Dell universal dock. Dual Display Stations are located at the following locations:

• David Lam Library
• Education Library (Near entrance)
• Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
  • Near Ike's Cafe (Level 2)
  • Chapman Learning Commons (Level 3)
  • Music, Art & Architecture Library (Level 3)
• Koerner Library (Level 2 and Level 4 in Room 497)
• Woodward Library (Level 1)
• Law Library (Levels 2, 3, 4)

Public Workstations

350 public PC workstations are located at all UBC Library locations.

64 public Mac workstations are located at the following locations:

• 30 workstations in the Chapman Learning Commons on Level 3
• 8 stations in the Music, Art & Architecture Library on Level 3
• 4 stations in the Koerner Library on Level 3
• 16 stations in the Law Library on Level 2
• 6 stations in Canaccord Learning Commons (pre-bookable by Sauder students) on Level 2, room 221

The following keyboards are pre-installed, and other language input options are available through computer settings:

• Arabic
• Chinese
• First Nations Unicode Font
• Japanese
• Korean

Software at Public Workstations

Additional Mac Software

Additional PC Software

• *Only in Koerner 218A; not in room 217
• Eastview Siku Client is available on computers in the Asian Library .
• Additional financial software programs are available in the David Lam Library and Canaccord Learning Commons, Leith Wheeler Investment Research Lab (CLC 222). Additional permissions for access is required. Please check with the David Lam Library Staff for further information.