The Nexus

The Nexus is located on the 1st floor and is open to student, faculty, staff and limited community use. Community members may use the computers labeled "Public Access Computer".

For comments or questions concerning The Nexus contact Sean Anderson .

More information about other computer labs on the Texas A&M University-Commerce campus is available for your convenience.

The Nexus is equipped with 76 computers, two scanners and a high speed laser printer.

The scanning equipment is self-service. Printing is available in the lab using the LION card. Scanned material can be saved to a CD or USB/Flashdrive. Transparencies and color copies can be done in the Digital Copy Center.

Software available in the main computer lab includes

The Nexus computers may also be used to search the library online catalog and all of the library databases. You may print, download, or e-mail a copy of an article to yourself.

Policies

  1. Any use of university computer facilities must be connected with the university’s education mission. The computers in the lab are intended to support students in their coursework. If a person is using a computer for non-coursework related purposes, such as personal e-mail, surfing the internet, or playing games, he or she may be asked to relinquish the computer to someone with a more pressing need.
  2. Any use of the university computer facilities must comply with any state and federal statutes which apply including those which involve computer or software use.
  3. Any non-university student under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent.
  4. No addition, modification, copying or deletion of software on a university computer may be carried out without permission by the university authority in charge of that facility.
  5. No food is allowed in The Nexus. Drinks are allowed in The Nexus so long as they are covered or closed when not being consumed.
  6. If there is a problem with a computer or printer, bring it to the attention of a lab attendant immediately. Do not attempt to resolve the problem yourself.

Printing

Printing to the laser printer requires a LION card. A visitor card may be purchased for $1.00 at the CMC (Cash Management Center) in Gee Library and additional money may be added to LION cash accounts and visitors card accounts.

Lost Items

Lost items discovered in The Nexus are turned in to the Customer Service Desk where they are held for 30 days. After that time, lost items are turned over to the University Police Department where the items are held for 60 days.

If you believe that you have lost an item in The Nexus during the past 30 days please check with the Customer Service Desk. After 30 days please check with the University Police Department.

Lab Attendants

The Nexus is staffed by lab attendants. If you need assistance, ask an attendant for help. Please be patient if the attendant is helping another student.