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Learn how to print and make copies, book a study room, access the computers and Wi-Fi and other technology and equipment.
Book A Study Room
- Go to Library Reservations
- Click on the room number to see details and a photo.
- Click on the schedule to select a room and time.
- Click submit times to begin your reservation.
- Enter all of the required information, and be sure to click Submit My Booking to finalize your reservation.
- At your requested date and time, come by the Library Information Desk to pick up the room key.
Computing, Printing, Scanning
The Waters Library provides access to 2 KIC scanners, 2 black/white and color copy machines and 138 networked desktop computers, and 90 laptops available for student checkout. Logon to the computer with your CWID. To print, make copies or scan, you need the following: Lion Card, CWID and password and Lion Cash on your Lion Card
How To Print
- Add Lion Cash to your Lion Card at the Lion Card Cash Machine, located on the 1st Floor of Waters Library or online with a major credit card. Skip this step if you already have money on your Lion Card.
- Log into a computer in the library computer lab first or second floor with your CWID.
- For color, select the Xerox Color Library printer. For black and white, select the Xerox B/W Library printer. Check the print settings for your desired print outcome.
- Go to the Print Station on the first floor or the second floor.
- Swipe your Lion Card on the right side of the printer.
- If it’s your first time printing or using a new Lion Card, register your account by logging in with your CWID and MyLeo password.
- Select OK on your account window. Select each document on the left of the screen to review the printing cost.
- Select the document and press Print.
How To Make Copies
- Add Lion Cash to your Lion Card at the Lion Card Cash Machine, located on the 1st Floor of Waters Library or online with a major credit card. Skip this step if you already have money on your Lion Card.
- Swipe your Lion Card on the right side of the printer.
- If it’s your first time printing or using a new Lion Card, register your account by logging in with your CWID.
- Press the Home button on the right side of the printer screen.
- Select the Copy option in the top left corner.
- Select the desired options for the printed copy.
- Select the number of copies.
- Place the original document face down on the scanner bed, aligned to the back left corner and press the start button.
Printing/Copying Cost
- Double-Sided (Duplex), Black and White $0.20/page
- Double-Sided (Duplex), Color $0.40/page
- Single Side, Black and White $0.10/page
- Single Side, Color $0.25/page
Mobile Printing
- Add Lion Cash to your Lion Card at the Lion Card Cash Machine, located on the 1st Floor of Waters Library or online with a major credit card. Skip this step if you already have money on your Lion Card.
- Open your email account. Send your document, as an attachment, to the email address [email protected].
- You will receive a return email that contains instructions to register your account.
- Go to the Print Station on the first floor or the second floor.
- Swipe your Lion Card on the right side of the printer.
- If it’s your first time printing or using a new Lion Card, register your account by logging in with your CWID and MyLeo password.
- Select OK on your account window. Select each document on the left of the screen to review the printing cost.
- Select the document and press Print.
Wi-Fi
The LionNet-Managed network is for domain managed devices only and your university issued laptop will automatically connect to the network when it is range.
The LionNet network is for students, faculty and staff who bring their own personal device i.e. phone, tablet or laptop. When you connect to this network for the first time it will ask you to login. You will need to use the same credentials that you use to login to any campus managed computer or your MyLeo Account.
The LionNet-Guest network is intended for campus visitors that do not have a login account with the university i.e. Parents of students, friends and contractors. To use this network will need to provide an email address and unique password for accessing this wireless service. It can be a Gmail, Yahoo or other email account.
The Eduroam is a globally recognized Wi-Fi network for university systems. It allows for students or faculty from one university to use their guest institutions Wi-Fi with their host institution credentials. Any current enrolled student or faculty/staff member can use this network by entering their username in this format: [email protected] where “Username” and the password is the same username and password you use to login to any campus managed computer or your MyLeo Account. Android devices require you to install a certificate on your device to encrypt, while the iOS devices will download the certificate but simply ask you to confirm the authenticity. You can download the certificate. If you experience difficulties, please contact the CITE helpdesk and they will walk you through the process.
Contact the IT helpdesk at 903.468.6000 or by email [email protected].
Laptop Self-Check
Currently enrolled students can check out a laptop from the self-service kiosks located in the library, Sam Rayburn Student Center, Phase II or Phase III.
Instructions for checking out a laptop:
- From the touchscreen menu on the kiosk, select Checkout.
- Read the on screen acknowledgement and select I Agree.
- Swipe your Lion Card.
- From the touchscreen menu, enter your MyLeo password and select Submit.
- The kiosk will display the loan period on the screen and dispense a laptop.
- Choose Thank You on the loan period screen to complete the transaction.
- You will receive email notifications with information about when you checked out and returned the laptop, including the due date.
You may return a laptop to any of the four self-service kiosk locations on campus that have an empty slot. Insert the laptop into an empty slot making sure you fully insert the laptop. Wait for the touchscreen to display your confirmation return receipt then choose Thank You to acknowledge and complete the transaction. Note: This step is very important to ensure the transaction is completed.
Media Equipment
The library has a variety of media equipment available for checkout by current students, faculty and staff. The equipment includes digital cameras, easels, tripods and more.
Report a Computer Lab Problem
Report problems with the computers, copiers or scanners to personnel at the library information desk, located on the first floor of library.
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Contact Us
- Velma K. Waters Library
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75428-3011
Hours of Operation
Sunday, Noon – Midnight
Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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