Changes to Library PCs

Do you have a University card?

If so, do you use other Oxford University libraries in addition to the Continuing Education Library?

If the answer is Yes, you need to be aware that over the next few weeks changes will be ataking place that require you to log into library PCs. Please note that this will not come into immediate effect in the Continuing Education Library. However it is expected that it will do so in the near future and we will inform you prior to the change.

Why this change?

Library PCs will provide access to new and updated software.

In addition, Oxford University libraries are being asked to comply with University IT regulations. These require that a reader can be identified, if necessary, when IT regulations have been broken, copyright infringed, or malware introduced.

Most libraries will have one or more 'Sun Ray' terminals where you can check SOLO or OxLIP+ without having to log in.

What do I need to do?

When you go into a library and use a PC you will be asked to authenticate yourself by logging in using a username and password.

This is the same username and password that you use to access your library borrowing record or place a stack request. These are sometimes referred to as your OLIS patron barcode and password.

What is my password?

The default password is your date of birth in the format 02dec1976

So an example login would be:

Username: 2715221 - the number above the barcode on your University card
Password: 02dec1976

Since receiving your card you may have already chosen to change your password to something of your own choice. If so, then you simply continue to use this password to login to Library PCs.

I changed my password to be the same as my barcode. Is that still ok?

No. If your password is currently set to be your barcode you will need to change your password. Acceptable passwords are either your date of birth or another password of your own choice but not a repeat of your barcode. This is a change from previous practice.

I can’t remember my password!

If your password doesn’t work, or you changed your password in the past but can no longer recall it, simply contact a member of library staff who will be able to reset it for you.

Need help changing your password?

You can change your password yourself or you can ask a member of library staff to change it for you. Instructions are available. Pick up a leaflet in the library, see the online guide Resetting your password or ask library staff who will be happy to help.