Accessing wireless internet in ITB

To connect to the Wireless network in ITB, first you need to complete an application form - which is available here or at the Student information desk.  Fill it in providing your name, your student number and what operating system you use (Windows 7? Vista? Mac Os...) 

 

We also need your MAC address (all devices with an internet connection have a mac address.)

How to find a MAC address on a Windows PC  

Go to Start -- All Programs -- Accessories -- Command Prompt.

Type: IPCONFIG /ALL 

Press Enter.  

We are looking for a 12 digit physical address that relates to your wireless network card. Look for it in the list of items that appears after you press enter.

How to find a MAC Address on an Apple system.

You can find MAC addresses on Apple Mac by going to the Apple Menu -- About this Mac -- More Info -- Under Active Services, click on Ethernet

How to find a MAC address on an Iphone

Tap Settings on the iPhone main screen

In the iPhone settings, go to General

Go to About

Search for WIFI MAC address.

How to find the MAC address of an Android phone

Android phones can vary, but generally speaking you will find the MAC address by following these steps

Click on the phones Settings -- About Phone -- Status -- Scroll down to WIFI MAC Address

Enter the MAC address on the form. 

Read all the conditions on the form, initial each box, and  then sign and date it. 

Return the form to the Student information desk.

An email will be sent to your student email account with instructions on how to connect.

If you are having trouble connecting to the network, follow the video tutorials below.

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How to Access ITBWireless Network​	XP​	Vista / 7​
How to Access Eduroam Network​	XP​	Vista / 7​

Did you get your reading list yet?

If so, you might need some help finding your books in the library!

All of the books, journals and other resources we have in the library can be found using the library catalogue: http://blanchlib.itb.ie.  You can search for a book by title, author, keyword etc.

For instance,

To find a book called Starting a business in Ireland: we select "title" from the drop-down menu, type in the name of the book and click on submit

There are two different editions of this book in the library; the first was published in 2001 and the second was published in 2011.  Select the book you want (usually the later one) by clicking on the title.

When you open the full record, you will see all the details of the book including table of contents, subjects etc.  In the centre of the record you will see a number of rows, for instance the record below has 8 rows.  This indicates that we have 8 copies of the book.

• Status: "on shelf" indicates that the book is currently available in the library; if someone has borrowed the book you will see the date the book is due to be returned, e.g. "due 24-09-12".  "Library use only" books cannot be borrowed.
• Location: this indicates the area in which the book is shelved.  Most text books are shelved on "Main shelves - level 2".  Journals, audio-visual material, reference books and theses are just some of the materials shelved on "Main shelves - level 1".
• Class number: the class number is located on the spine of the book.  The books are shelved in order of class number.  Class numbers range from 000-399 on one side of the library and 400-999 on the other side.

Do you still have questions about finding books on your reading list?  You can contact us at libraryinfo@itb.ie!

Need to know how to print?

There are three printers in the library: Kopikat 1, 2 and 3.

Kopikat 1 & 2 are black-and-white printers / photocopiers.  They are located around the corner from the library desk.  To print, select either of the following printers: Lib_Kopikat1 or Lib_Kopikat2.  When you send a document to Kopikat 1 or Kopikat 2, you need to log in at the printer; log in using your student number and computer password. 

Kopikat 3 is a black-and-white / colour printer.  It is located by the emergency exit opposite the main library door.  If you wish to print in black-and-white, select the printer: Library_Kopikat3.  If you wish to print in colour, select the printer: Lib_Colour_Kopikat3.  When you send a document to Kopikat 3, you do not need to log in at the printer; the document will be released automatically.  

 
This video shows you how the library print system works and check here for information on how to top up your print credit.

*These links are located on the college intranet and can only be read on-campus

Welcome back everyone!

A big welcome back to all students for a new semester!  We look forward to seeing you in the library, and at the SID desk, throughout the year.

The library and student information desk (SID) staff are here to help you.

You can contact SID:

 ... in person: at the SID desk in the library
 ... by email: sid@itb.ie 
 ... by telephone: 01 8851592

You can contact the library:

 ... in person: at the library desk in the library
 ... by email: libraryinfo@itb.ie
 ... by telephone: 01 8851047

Opening hours

A big welcome to all the Business and Sports Management first years, as well as our International and Erasmus students!  We look forward to showing you around the library today.

Next week the library is open:

• 9.15am - 6.00pm, Monday to Thursday
• 9.15am - 5.00pm, Friday

And the Student Information Desk is open:

• 9.15am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday

 

Induction continues

More tours in the library today as the first year student induction continues.  Don't forget - your student card is also your library card.  So, once you are registered, you are automatically a member of the library.

We look forward to seeing you throughout the year!

Welcome all!

Welcome to all the new students starting at ITB today!

The Library and Student Information Desk (SID) staff are happy to welcome you to ITB.  Most of you will attend an introductory tour of the library this week, as part of your induction.  We look forward to showing you around.

In the meantime, feel free to call in and see us if you have some time to spare.  You can check your email, read the newspaper or browse the books.  We are located on the first floor of Block F.