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Laptops in the Library

Laptops in the Library

Please Note: UCD Wi-Fi has moved to eduroam

From Monday 19 January, 2026 UCD Wireless will no longer function anywhere within UCD. Please connect to eduroam, which will replace UCD Wireless. See below for instructions.

Wi-Fi in the Library

You can connect to Wi-Fi throughout all UCD Library buildings. Two networks are available: 

  • eduroam (authenticated access)
  • UCD Guest

eduroam (recommended)

UCD Wireless Wi-Fi is being phased out across campus, and staff and students should now use eduroam for reliable access to UCD systems. eduroam is the primary Wi-Fi network on campus for staff and registered students. Once your device is set up, it will connect automatically whenever eduroam is available.

To connect:

  1. Select eduroam from your Wi-Fi list.
  2. Sign in using your UCD Connect username (e.g. username@ucdconnect.ie) and your password.

Step-by-step eduroam setup guides are available on the IT Services website.

UCD Guest

UCD Guest is an open service intended for visitors to UCD. UCD Guest is for basic internet access only and will not work for most UCD services, including Google (UCD account), Microsoft 365, InfoHub, Brightspace, or electronic resources that require UCD authentication.

A terms-of-use page may appear the first time you connect. If prompted, select Accept to continue.

Laptops with new look in JJL Hub

Laptops can be borrowed from the James Joyce and the Health Sciences Libraries. Laptops can be borrowed for up to 4 hours at a time. There is no charge to borrow a laptop. However, fines will apply for late returned, lost, stolen or damaged laptops.

The Library has two types of Laptop Loan Service:

  • Library Use Laptops - for use inside the Library only.
  • Campus Use Laptops - for use on Belfield campus only.

 

Using the Laptops

  • Data cannot be saved onto the laptop's hard drive.
  • All files saved on the laptops will be deleted on shutdown.
  • Save your files to online storage such as Google Drive, please SAVE your work early and often.
  • Logout of all websites and applications.
  • Shut down the laptop when you are finished.
  • Attach the power cable when returning the laptop to the cabinet.

Laptops borrowed inside the library, are for library use only and must not be removed from the Library.

The Laptop Loan Kiosks are located in the James Joyce and Health Sciences libraries.

 

Terms of Use:

  • Laptops can be borrowed for up to 4 hours from the Laptop Kiosk in the James Joyce and Health Sciences libraries using your Student UCard.
  • Laptops are available anytime the Library is open and must be returned to the laptop cabinet before the Library closes.
  • Laptops must be plugged in when returned to the cabinet. Laptops that are not plugged in will remain on your Library account and accrue charges.
  • You are responsible for the laptop during the loan period. Do not loan it to anyone else or leave it unattended at any time.
  • Laptops borrowed in the library are for Library use only and must not be removed from the Library.

 

LZ using JJL laptop loans

 

Laptops borrowed outside of the library, can be used anywhere On Campus.

This Kiosk is lockers ZA to ZD, located close to the Library entrance gates at the James Joyce Library.

 

Terms of Use:

  • Laptops can be borrowed for up to 4 hours from the Laptop Kiosk outside of the James Joyce library using your Student UCard.
  • Laptops are available anytime the Library is open and must be returned to the laptop cabinet before the Library closes.
  • Laptops must be plugged in when returned to the cabinet. Laptops that are not plugged in will remain on your Library account and accrue charges.
  • You are responsible for the laptop during the loan period. Do not loan it to anyone else or leave it unattended at any time.
  • Laptops cannot be removed from campus.

There are a number of reasons why this may happen, including when:

  • Fines on your account are more than €10.00.
  • Items on your account are overdue.

Please go to the closest Information Desk and our friendly library staff will assist you.

Find out how to connect to the wireless network, and about printing from your laptop.

Wireless network

UCD Wi-Fi – moving to eduroam

UCD Wireless is being phased out across all campus buildings over the next few months. Please connect to eduroam, which will replace UCD Wireless.

To connect to eduroam:

  • Click the Wi-Fi symbol at the bottom right of the screen.
  • Select eduroam and click Connect.
  • Enter your UCD Connect username and password

Note: If UCD Wireless is still showing as available, you can continue using it for now until the changeover in our James Joyce Library is complete.

Printing from your laptop

Laptop printing is provided by Copi-Print using UCARD facilities.

Further information is available on their website (select the student option).

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