Computer Laboratory
The Computer Laboratory is open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

• Open only to EVMS students, residents, faculty, and staff
• You MUST have an EVMS network account and password to log in
• The Computer Lab has 24 networked workstations
• Each room has a laser printer
• Computer Laboratory has two scanners
• Workstations have
  • writable DVD drives
  • USB ports for flash drives

Workstations are able to access the Library’s collection of bibliographic databases, computer-assisted instruction (CAI) programs in the basic and clinical sciences, as well as word processing, graphics, spreadsheet programs, electronic mail, and the Internet.

Computer Classroom
The computer classroom can be reserved by faculty members for

• EVMS credit courses (receive top priority)
• EVMS-sponsored non-credit formal instruction

The Computer Classroom is equipped with:

• Instructor PC
• 30 networked computers
• VCR
• Projection screen
• A digital white boards
• Document camera
• microphone

Software Support
The Computer Lab offers and supports word-processing, spreadsheet, graphic, and computer-assisted instruction software. During library hours, staff will assist clients in using the major software packages that exist. The staff will make efforts to help with other software but cannot be expected to be familiar with all programs.

Software Copyright/Licensing Issues

Copying lab software is a violation of licensing agreements and is strictly forbidden.

Programs that have been illegally copied, altered, or that violate the product's agreement will not be supported by the computer lab. Unless authorized by lab staff, software installed on workstation hard drives or the LAN will be promptly removed.

Storage of Data
Data generated by software should be saved onto floppy diskettes, CDs, flash drives, or network folders available through myEVMS (student portal) and not on the workstations' hard drives. Files stored on lab computers are deleted at logout.

If uncertain about the location of stored data, users should ask lab staff to verify that it is on their diskette. As an exceptional service to cover emergencies, a limited number of diskettes are stocked for purchase at the Library Circulation Desk.

The Computer Laboratory assumes no responsibility for lost, damaged, or deleted data.

Computer Viruses
Viruses can corrupt or delete data and make it unrecoverable. All computers in the computer lab have been equipped with software to protect clients against computer viruses. Users should report messages indicating the presence of a virus to lab staff immediately.