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1 Introduction This document intends to provide an overview of the Information Technology resources available to you as students of the Law Faculty and how to seek assistance when you require it for the efficient utilization of these resources. For assistance with any IT problem contact the Servicedesk on 9385 1333 or extension 51333 or email servicedesk@unsw.edu.au. 1.1 Computer Laboratories and Workspaces The Faculty maintains its own computer sub network for staff and student use. The student computing facilities are primarily based on three computer laboratories and two workspaces restricted to postgraduate research students. All laboratories and workspaces are equipped with multi-media PCs.
Every law student is provided a zPass. Also, a disk space of 100mb is provided for the effective use of the IT facilities. Please note that this space is not for you to archive your work. It is only a working space and therefore remember to transfer your work to other media such as floppy disks, USB drives or CDs. 1.2 Location
Both the teaching labs are accessible only during library opening hours. Swipe card controlled postgraduate labs and workstations are accessible 24 hrs a day. 2 Student Accounts You must use your zPass to access the faculty teaching network and its resources. Always remember to logout from the network when you finish. If you don’t there is a risk that the next user could access your files. 2.1 Login Procedure
2.2 Anti-Virus Protection Symantec Anti-Virus is installed on every PC. Every file will be automatically checked for virus signatures. If a virus is found it will be automatically removed, if possible.
2.3 Maintaining Backups Access to all databases, applications (software) and other productivity tools are centred around a Windows Classic desktop, which provides for easy navigation. The following applications and tools are generally available across all computer laboratories and workspaces:
There may be more tools and applications available in the postgraduate room in addition to the above. The legal and related databases available via the student computing facilities are on-line. It is worth noting that on some occasions, accessing on-line databases can be very slow. This can be due to a number of reasons but usually it is due to the slow connectivity to the remote site. Also, visit Guide to Legal Research Materials on the Law Library website ( http://info.library.unsw.edu.au/law/about/law.html frequently for an update on research resources available in the Law library. 3 Other Services 3.1 UniWide Wireless Service
3.2 E-Mail
3.3 My UNSW
Also, http://www.unsw.edu.au/currentStudents/currentstudents.html is a page you must visit frequently for information relevant to current students. 4 Home Computers 4.1 Hardware and Software The Faculty does not make any specific recommendations concerning processor types or brands of computers which are preferable to purchase, however, PC machines running Windows will allow the greatest inter-operability with the computerised teaching and research resources in the faculty. Windows XP is preferred - At this stage only limited support is provided for Windows Vista. It should be noted that the faculty has integrated electronic course tools such as My eLearning Vista into its programs. Use of Microsoft Office tools will obviously maximise compatibility between the student computer network and home computers. While most standard word processing programs allow conversion of files to and from Microsoft Word formats, conversion of footnotes and endnotes can be a little bit tricky.
4.3 Computer Requirements for Subjects Access to a computer at home is not required for any law subjects. Students are required to purchase their own USB drives, floppy disks and blank CD's for the Legal Research and Writing subjects and for the Computer Applications to Law elective subjects. For these latter subjects, students are also provided with programs which can be run on home computers but they can also be used in the Faculty Labs. 5 Assistance For assistance with any IT problem contact the Servicedesk on 9385 1333 or extension 51333 or email servicedesk@unsw.edu.au. If you require assistance, detail your problem in an email along with your name and student number. It is assumed that the students are equipped with basic computer skills (such as familiarity with Microsoft Windows, file management, basic word processing and Internet browsing). Students who do not possess them should immediately familiarise themselves with these essentials. Please note that should you need any assistance in the use of legal databases and research tools you need to contact your teacher or a reference librarian. Issues related to the administration of the labs (such as conduct, bookings) are handled by a member of the academic staff. Please ask the Faculty office staff on Level 2 for contact details. Note that the student computer facilities are maintained by the Faculty of Law and therefore please do not ask library staff for help with using the equipment. However, you may ask library staff for help with general research queries and location of resources in the library. 6 Conduct UNSW ICT (Information and Communications Technology) resources are to be used in a legal, ethical and responsible manner. The procedures and guidelines issued by the UNSW IT Services can be found at http://www.its.unsw.edu.au/policies/policies_home.html. Other UNSW policies, procedures and guidelines that relate to computing matters are at www.infonet.unsw.edu.au/poldoc/indcompu.htm 6.1 Prohibited Conduct The following conduct is expressly prohibited:
6.2 Enforcement The penalties for non-compliance will be:
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