BUSINESS INFORMATION CENTER
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ACCESS TO BIC RESOURCES
The BIC is a restricted access facility, available only to current students, faculty, staff, and alumni of SMU. To obtain access to BIC resources, patrons must present a valid SMU ID, or other picture ID, for verification of status when entering the facility. Pleases consult our access page for additional information.
OFF CAMPUS ACCESS
As you connect to a database or electronic resource from either the BIC or the Central University Libraries pages, you will be asked to supply information to validate that you are an authorized user. Authorized users include current SMU students, staff, and faculty. Alumni do not have off campus access to electronic materials. The three levels of access include:
EZ Off-campus access will be authenticated by EZ Proxy software for any SMU faculty, staff, or student that has current status. After selecting one of these resources, enter your last name and 14-digit SMU ID barcode number. After selecting one of these resources, enter your last name and 14-digit SMU ID barcode number.
PPP These resources are available based on the vendor's software detecting an SMU IP address. To enable your off-campus proxy access, use Information Technology Services' (ITS) directions for dial-up (PPP) service or VPN for high-speed connections.
RESTRICTED These resources are not available off campus. They are restricted to current students, faculty, and staff. Certificate students and alumni do not have permission to use these resources.
COURSE RESERVES
Faculty place items on reserve in several different ways. Electronic materials may be placed on reserve through Fondren Library and are displayed on the PONI library catalog system. Books, reports, and other printed materials are on the reserve shelf in the BIC and may be located by consulting the PONI Catalog. Faculty may also attach course materials to their individual faculty/course web pages on the Cox website.
COMPUTER ACCESS
Wireless access to the BIC resources and the Internet can be configured by following instructions provided via our Handouts & Tips page.
Access to databases and to SMU resources in general may be established by SLIP/PPP or VPN protocol by consulting the Information Technology Services website.
WEBLINKS ON THE BIC WEBSITE
Links within the BIC website are selected to maximize usefulness to students and faculty. Suggestion for new links are always welcome provided they fit the selection criteria. Links deep into many sites are not possible due to technical restrictions.
COPYING AND PRINTING
Laser Printer Charges (Black&White)
| Cash Charge per page |
$0.10
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| PONY Express Charge per page |
$0.10
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| Pay-for-Print (available on all machines) |
$0.10
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Laser Printing Charges (Color)
| Color Printing per page |
$0.70
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| Transparencies per page |
$3.00
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Photocopies
| Copy Card each (purchase at desk) |
$5.00
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| Cash cost per copy |
$0.15
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| PONY cost per copy |
$0.10
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Storage Media
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3.5" Floppy Disks
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$.50
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| CD-R Disks |
$1.00
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FOOD, DRINK and TOBACCO
Food, drinks, and tobacco use are prohibited in the Business Information Center.
SOFTWARE AVAILABLE ON LAB COMPUTERS
Many software packages are available to you. Be aware that software loads are often changed to meet the needs of classes offered for the current semester. Please refer to our facilities page for additional information.
COPYRIGHT
Students must comply with copyright, patent, and licensing limitations.
Please consult with a staff member or your instructor before undertaking extensive photocopying.
USEFUL LINKS
SMU Copyright Resources
UT System Copyright Site
Standford Copyright Advice
AUTHORIZED CONDUCT & ACCESS
The BIC is a restricted access facility, available only to current students, faculty, staff, and alumni of SMU. To obtain access to BIC resources, patrons must present a valid SMU ID, or other picture ID, for verification of status when entering the facility. Pleases consult our access page for additional information.
Last updated: February 2007
