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<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1641-how-do-i-access-my-reader-dashboard-in-the-student">How do I access my Reader Dashboard in the Student Project submission system?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Readers for Student Projects (senior projects, capstone papers, and master’s theses) can manage project invitations and move quickly between student project spaces in the <a href="https://apps.purchase.edu/spsubmit/">Student Project Portal</a> within MyHeliotrope. See the <a href="https://purchase.libguides.com/student-projects/readers">instructions for readers</a> on the Student Projects Help Guide for more details.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1151-how-do-i-use-turnitin-to-check-my-own-drafts-for">How do I use Turnitin? How can I check my own drafts for originality?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p><strong>Turnitin</strong> is a plagiarism prevention tool that is available to all Purchase College students and instructors. You must be a current Purchase College student or instructor to access our version of Turnitin via Brightspace (<strong>requires current Purchase College login</strong>).</p> <p><strong>Students</strong>: Login to <a href="https://brightspace.purchase.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brightspace</a> to access the Turnitin Self-Checker, located in the main Purchase College Brightspace Navbar.</p> <p><strong>Instructors</strong>: Your link to the Turnitin Self-Checker is located in the “<strong>More</strong>” menu. You can also create Turnitin assignments in your courses using the <a href="https://guides.turnitin.com/hc/en-us/articles/21711897951373-Creating-an-assignment-in-Feedback-Studio-using-D2L-LTI-1-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Turnitin Assignment Guide</a> and the “<a href="https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/3408-assignments-and-turnitin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Assignments and Turnitin</a>” article at the official Brightspace help documentation.</p> <p> The <strong>Turnitin Self-Checker</strong> allows Purchase College students and instructors to check rough drafts of papers, essays, and assignments for originality and proper citation. You can use the <strong>Similarity Report</strong> generated by Turnitin to identify paraphrases or citations that need revision before your final draft is due.</p> <p> Click on the “<strong>Add a File</strong>“ > “<strong>Submit</strong>” buttons to upload your document for analysis by Turnitin:</p> <p> <a href="https://www.purchase.edu/live/image/gid/91/width/650/26136_turnitin-self-checker.png" class="lw_preview_image"> <picture class="lw_image lw_image26136 lw_align_left lw_block"> <source media="(max-width: 500px)" type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/91/width/500/height/450/26136_turnitin-self-checker.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/91/width/500/height/450/26136_turnitin-self-checker.webp 3x" data-origin="responsive"/> <source media="(max-width: 500px)" type="image/png" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/91/width/500/height/450/26136_turnitin-self-checker.png 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/91/width/500/height/450/26136_turnitin-self-checker.png 3x" data-origin="responsive"/> <source media="(min-width: 501px)" type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/91/width/610/height/549/26136_turnitin-self-checker.webp 2x" data-origin="responsive"/> <source media="(min-width: 501px)" type="image/png" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/91/width/610/height/549/26136_turnitin-self-checker.png 2x" data-origin="responsive"/> <img width="610" height="549" alt="screenshot of the Turnitin Self-Checker activity in Brightspace" data-alt="screenshot of the Turnitin Self-Checker activity in Brightspace" data-caption="Turnitin Self-Checker" src="/live/image/gid/91/width/610/height/549/26136_turnitin-self-checker.png" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/91/width/610/height/549/26136_turnitin-self-checker.png 2x" data-max-w="1658" data-max-h="1492" loading="lazy" data-optimized="true"/> </picture> </a> </p> <p> </p> <p class="callout-box"><strong>Note</strong>: only <strong>current Purchase College students</strong> can access Purchase College’s Turnitin Self-Checker. You <strong>must</strong> have a current Brightspace/email account to login. <strong>There is no Guest access available</strong>.</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://brightspace.purchase.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Purchase College Brightspace</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/18122-submit-and-manage-assignments" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Submit and Manage Assignments (Students)</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://guides.turnitin.com/hc/en-us/categories/21850416398221-Student-hub" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Turnitin Student Hub</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/3408-assignments-and-turnitin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Assignments and Turnitin (Instructor)</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://guides.turnitin.com/hc/en-us/sections/22951889001485-Assignment-management" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instructor guidance for the assignment workflow in D2L LTI 1.3</a> </li> </ul> <p> Direct link to this FAQ: <a href="/live/blurbs/1151" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How do I use Turnitin to check my own drafts for originality?</a></p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1171-how-do-i-make-an-article-from-a-library-database">How do I make an article from a library database viewable for my off-campus students?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> You are encouraged to link directly to the Library’s subscription <a title="Databases by Title" href="https://purchase.libguides.com/az.php?q=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://purchase.libguides.com/az.php?q=">databases</a> and <a href="https://suny-pur.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/jsearch?vid=01SUNY_PUR:01SUNY_PUR" data-cke-saved-href="https://suny-pur.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/jsearch?vid=01SUNY_PUR:01SUNY_PUR"></a><a title="Online Journals" href="https://suny-pur.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/jsearch?vid=01SUNY_PUR:01SUNY_PUR" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://suny-pur.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/jsearch?vid=01SUNY_PUR:01SUNY_PUR">online journals</a>, just as you would link to any website or resource on the Internet. It is especially important to link directly to library databases/articles from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rH6c4B7ZjQ&t=2194s" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rH6c4B7ZjQ&t=2194s">Brightspace</a> courses. This is a best practice for a number of reasons:</p> <ul> <li>Ensures <a href="https://www.purchase.edu/library/about/accessibility/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.purchase.edu/library/about/accessibility/">accessibility</a>: Many databases offer text-to-speech options and provide stable, searchable, and accessible PDFs. Databases also upgrade & improve content regularly. </li> <li>Builds research skills by familiarizing students with various database interfaces. </li> <li>Ensures compliance with <a href="https://purchase.libguides.com/copyright/policy" data-cke-saved-href="https://purchase.libguides.com/copyright/policy">copyright</a>. </li> <li>Reduces amount of time faculty spend scanning course materials. </li> <li>Increases database usage/traffic, which helps the Library justify database renewal costs. </li> <li>Encourages students to take advantage of value-added features such as citation generators, exporting to citation managers, and alternative file formats (PDF, HTML, ePub, etc). </li> </ul> <p> To make resources from the Library’s subscription databases and online journals available to students who may be remotely accessing Brightspace (or other platforms) from <a href="https://purchase.libanswers.com/faq/36686" data-cke-saved-href="https://purchase.libanswers.com/faq/36686">off-campus</a>, you must include the <strong>EZProxy prefix code</strong> in the item’s URL.</p> <p> The <strong>EZProxy prefix code</strong> is: <strong>http://ezproxy.purchase.edu/login?url=</strong></p> <p> This prefix code must be placed <strong><em>before</em></strong> the rest of the URL in order to make the article available from off-campus. To do this:</p> <ol> <li><a href="https://purchase.libanswers.com/faq/36687" data-cke-saved-href="https://purchase.libanswers.com/faq/36687">Locate the article</a> in the Library’s online databases/journals </li> <li>Look for the document’s <strong><a href="https://purchase.libanswers.com/faq/124126" data-cke-saved-href="https://purchase.libanswers.com/faq/124126">persistent URL</a></strong> (also called a permalink, stable URL, or document URL) within item record. <strong>Never</strong> use the URL at the top of the browser bar! </li> <li>Copy and paste the EZProxy code into the URL field when <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rH6c4B7ZjQ&t=2194s" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rH6c4B7ZjQ&t=2194s">adding a new link in Brightspace</a></li> <li>Copy and paste the article’s persistent URL <strong>after</strong> the EZProxy code </li> </ol> <p> <strong>Example:</strong> </p> <p> When using <strong>JSTOR</strong>, click on <strong>“copy the stable URL”</strong> in the article record. Paste the EZProxy prefix in front of the JSTOR stable URL. It should look like this: <a href="http://ezproxy.purchase.edu/login?url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/23361974" data-cke-saved-href="http://ezproxy.purchase.edu/login?url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/23361974"><strong>http://ezproxy.purchase.edu/login?url=</strong>https://www.jstor.org/stable/23361974</a></p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Please note:</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Unlike other databases, permalinks from the <a href="https://suny-pur.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/search?vid=01SUNY_PUR:01SUNY_PUR&lang=en" data-cke-saved-href="https://suny-pur.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/search?vid=01SUNY_PUR:01SUNY_PUR&lang=en">Library Discovery Search</a> do <strong>not <em></em></strong>require the EZProxy prefix. These permalinks will work from off-campus. </li> <li>Some databases already embed “Purchase” or “ezproxy” into their permalinks or stable URLs; If you see “ezproxy” or “purchase” in a URL, you can simply copy-and-paste the entire link. No need to add the EZproxy prefix twice. </li> <li>When remote (off-campus) users click on an EZProxy URL, they will be prompted for <a href="https://purchase.libanswers.com/faq/36686" data-cke-saved-href="https://purchase.libanswers.com/faq/36686">Database User Authentication and will login</a> using their username (firstname.lastname - <strong>without</strong> @purchase.edu) and Purchase email password. </li> </ul> <p> Direct link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/1171-how-do-i-make-an-article-from-a-library-database" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FAQ on ezproxy</a>.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1103-how-do-i-pay-a-fine-at-the-library">How do I pay a fine at the Library?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> All Library fees are paid through Student Accounts. Go to <a title="my heliotrope portal" href="http://www.purchase.edu/portal/">My Heliotrope</a> for further information on paying your bill. The Library cannot accept payment at service desks. </p> <p> If you have any questions about fines, please speak to a Circulation Supervisor, either in person, by calling (914) 251-6401, or by emailing <a href="mailto:lib.circ@purchase.edu">lib.circ@purchase.edu</a>.</p> <p> If you have graduated or no longer have a current More Card, and need to pay an outstanding fine, contact <a href="mailto:lib.circ@purchase.edu">lib.circ@purchase.edu</a></p> <p> Note: The Library no longer charges overdue fines, but you can be charged a replacement fee for lost items. See policies for <a href="/library/about/library-policies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lost Library Materials</a>.</p> <p> Direct link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/1103-how-do-i-pay-a-fine-at-the-library" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FAQ on paying fines</a>. </p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1182-are-there-vending-machines-in-the-library-can-i">Are there vending machines in the Library? Can I buy food in the Library?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Yes! Vending machines with snacks, cold beverages, and coffee are located in the 2012 Lounge on the first floor.</p> <p> Eating and drinking are allowed <strong>only</strong> in the 2012 Lounge. Please enjoy, but kindly clean up after yourself. If you experience problems or errors with the vending machines, please contact the Circulation Desk. Refunds are issued by the More Card office.</p> <p> Direct link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/1182-are-there-vending-machines-in-the-library-can-i" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FAQ on vending machines</a>. </p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1420-what-software-is-on-the-computers-pc-and-mac-in">What software is on the computers (PC and Mac) in the Library?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Please visit our <a href="https://www.purchase.edu/offices/cts/campus-computer-labs/">computer lab resources page</a> for more information on computers, software, and printers in the campus Library labs.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p> </p> <p> . </p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1166-how-do-i-importcopy-materials-from-a-previous">How do I import/copy/move materials from a previous course into a new course?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Faculty have several options for moving materials from Brightspace to Moodle, as well as moving materials from a previous Brightspace course to new Brightspace course.</p> <p> As per CTS, <a href="/live/news/8654-moodle-availability-update-spring-2025">Moodle is only be accessible from on-campus and remotely via OpenVPN</a>.</p> <h2> Moodle-to-Brightspace Course Import</h2> <p> If you want to move materials from Moodle to Brightspace, please see the <a href="/teaching-learning-and-technology-center/moodle-to-brightspace-migration/moving-to-brightspace/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moving Courses from Moodle to Brightspace</a> page.</p> <h2> Brightspace-to-Brightspace Course Import</h2> <p> If you want to move course materials from a previous Brightspace course into a new Brightspace course, directions can be found at the official Brightspace Higher Education Instructor Knowledge Base: “<a href="https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/16771-import-export-or-copy-course-components" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Import, export, or copy course components</a>”</p> <p> You will usually want to use the “<a href="https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/16771-import-export-or-copy-course-components#copy-course-components" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Copy Course Components</a>” option. Remember to update imported details with current information / class meeting dates / due dates, etc. </p> <p> Watch the short “<a href="https://youtu.be/Brp6v3oovXc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to Copy Course Components</a>” tutorial on YouTube.</p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Brp6v3oovXc?si=LVStrzPkRigP0wMp&wmode=transparent" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p> </p> <p> Link to this FAQ: <a href="/live/blurbs/1166-how-do-i-importcopy-materials-from-a-previous" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How do I import/copy/move materials from a previous Moodle course into a new Brightspace course?</a></p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1642-do-i-have-to-submit-a-paper-copy-of-my-student">Do I have to submit a paper copy of my Student Project to the Library?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> No, you do not have to submit a paper copy of your Student Project (senior project, capstone paper, or master’s thesis) to the Library. All projects are submitted digitally via the <a href="https://apps.purchase.edu/spsubmit">Student Project Portal</a>, a submission system within MyHeliotrope. (The process no longer takes place in Moodle). The Library does not require and will not accept paper copies of Student Projects.</p> <p> Link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/1642-do-i-have-to-submit-a-paper-copy-of-my-student" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FAQ on paper student projects</a>.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1168-how-do-i-put-materials-on-physical-reserve-at-the">How do I put materials on physical reserve at the Library for students to access?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> For policy details and complete directions on how to place library materials on physical reserve, please see <a href="/library/services/course-reserves/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Course Reserves</a>.</p> <p> Direct link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/1168-how-can-i-put-materials-on-physical-reserve-at-the" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FAQ on Reserves</a>.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/3129-how-do-i-get-help-with-d2l-brightspace">How do I get help with D2L Brightspace?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> The <a href="https://online.suny.edu/help/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SUNY Online Help Desk</a> should be your first point of contact to get help with all aspects of the <a href="https://brightspace.purchase.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brightspace</a> learning management system (LMS). The SUNY Online Help Desk is staffed with experts who can assist with:</p> <ul> <li>creating course content (e.g. assignments, quizzes, discussions forums, attendance, etc.), </li> <li>answering questions pertaining to course delivery (e.g. navigating discussions, grading assignments, adjusting release settings, working with the grade book, etc.), </li> <li>helping students navigate and work within the LMS, </li> <li>and more! </li> </ul> <p> You can contact the SUNY Online Help Desk during their extensive service hours, including evenings and weekends. Updated hours are posted to their website and available at the “<strong>SUNY Online Support Services</strong>” widget in Brightspace.</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://online.suny.edu/help/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Main Website for the SUNY Online Help Desk</a> <ul> <li>at the <a href="https://sunyonline.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/1985/Portal/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=40826" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LMS Support Request</a> page, click on the “<a href="https://sunyonline.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/1985/Portal/Requests/TicketRequests/NewForm?ID=1wj8C67L5q8_&RequestorType=Service" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Request Service</a>” button </li> </ul> </li> <li>SUNY Online Help Desk phone number for Brightspace assistance: 1-844-673-6786 </li> </ul> <p> Please visit their website for more information and check out the <a href="https://online.suny.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SUNY Online Support and Resources</a> site for additional support.</p> <p> Link to FAQ: <a href="/live/blurbs/3129-how-do-i-get-help-with-d2l-brightspace" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How do I get help with D2L Brightspace?</a></p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1179-does-the-library-have-graphic-novels-and-comics">Does the Library have graphic novels and comics? Where are they?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Yes, the Library has graphic novels and comic books. They are located on the main floor, just beyond the Reference Desk. For more information is available at the <a href="/library/collections/graphic-novels/">Graphic Novels</a> collection page.</p> <p> Direct link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/1179-does-the-library-have-graphic-novels-and-comics" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FAQ on graphic novels</a>. </p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/2349-why-have-i-suddenly-been-unenrolleddropped-from-my">Why have I suddenly been unenrolled/dropped from my courses on Brightspace?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p><strong>Students</strong>: though there are other reasons why you may have been suddenly dropped from your courses on Brightspace, one of the most common culprits is that your <a href="/live/blurbs/1247-mandatory-immunization-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mandatory Immunization Requirements</a> may not be filed properly with the College. Please contact the <a href="/offices/registrar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Registrar</a> and/or <a href="/offices/health-services/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Health Services</a> if you have any questions.</p> <p> Please note that any activities you have completed or work submitted in your courses will be restored upon resolution of immunization records and re-enrollment in current Brightspace course spaces.</p> <p> Link to this FAQ: <a href="/live/blurbs/2349" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why have I suddenly been unenrolled/dropped from my courses on Brightspace?</a></p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/2673-how-can-i-obtain-a-westchester-library-system-card">How can I obtain a Westchester Library System card?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> As a Purchase College student or employee, you are eligible for a Westchester Library System card (public library card). A WLS card allows you to borrow materials and access electronic resources including <a href="http://purchase.libanswers.com/faq/87931" data-cke-saved-href="http://purchase.libanswers.com/faq/87931">Lynda.com (now LinkedIn Learning),</a> Overdrive (ebooks), kanopy (movies), Hoopla (ebooks, movies, music), audiobooks, and more!</p> <p> <strong>If you are a Westchester resident, you will need to apply through your hometown library to obtain a card.</strong> </p> <p> If you are not a resident of Westchester County, but you are a member of the Purchase College community, you can <a href="http://www.harrisonpl.org/get-a-library-card" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.harrisonpl.org/get-a-library-card">apply online through Harrison Public Library</a> or <a href="https://www.purchasefreelibrary.org/apply-for-a-library-card/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.purchasefreelibrary.org/apply-for-a-library-card/">Purchase Free Library.</a> Both libraries are in the Town of Harrison and both serve our school as crucial partners. The online application takes minutes and you will generally have your card in 1-2 days. If you have any issues with the online application process, please <a href="https://www.purchase.edu/library/contact/subject-liaisons/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.purchase.edu/library/contact/subject-liaisons/">e</a><a href="http://ask@purchase.libanswers.com" data-cke-saved-href="http://ask@purchase.libanswers.com">mail us</a> and we will contact the <a href="http://www.purchasefreelibrary.org/" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.purchasefreelibrary.org/">Purchase Free Library</a> for backup.</p> <p> See this <a href="https://purchase.libanswers.com/admin/faq?faqid=95108">FAQ for full WLS card signup details.</a></p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1424-is-there-wifi-wireless-internet-how-do-i-access">Is there wifi (wireless internet) ? How do I access the wifi network? Can guests use wifi?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Yes, there is WiFi (wireless internet) in the Library that both guests and Purchase affiliates can use. Both are managed by CTS. There are two WiFi networks with the following names:</p> <p> Please see our <a href="https://purchase.sharepoint.com/CTS/Knowledge%20Base%20External/Campus%20Wi-Fi%20Heatmap.aspx">Wi-Fi Heat Map</a> for coverage areas in different buildings.</p> <p><strong>PurchaseWiFi</strong>: Students, faculty, and staff should choose the “<strong>PurchaseWiFi</strong>” network. The username is your Purchase email username (firstname.lastname WITHOUT the @purchase.edu) and the password is your Purchase email password. You should only have to enter your username and password once to have access.</p> <p><strong>PurchaseGuest</strong>: Guests and visitors to campus should choose the “<strong>PurchaseGuest</strong>” network<strong>. </strong> The password changes at least twice a year. You can ask a library employee at the Circulation or Reference desks for the current password or view the <a href="https://purchase.sharepoint.com/CTS/Knowledge%20Base%20External/PurchaseGuest%20Wifi%20Password.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guest Wifi</a> page.</p> <p> Note that PurchaseGuest network is limited; it enables you to view webpages and use most apps, but not to use high-bandwidth services like Skype, video streaming, etc. On mobile devices, the guest network may also prevent off-campus email accounts from refreshing <span style="line-height: 20.8px;">(such as</span> Gmail<span style="line-height: 20.8px;"> or the Mac OS mail app)</span><span style="line-height: 1.6;">. To get around this, access your email via a web browser, rather than an app or mail client.</span></p> <p> For more info, see the <a href="https://purchase.sharepoint.com/CTS/Knowledge%20Base%20External/Connecting%20to%20Wireless.aspx">Connecting to Wireless</a> Page.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1184-how-do-i-find-a-dvd-blu-ray-or-vhs-at-the-library">How do I find a DVD, Blu-Ray, or VHS at the Library?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The DVDs are on the First Floor next to the Reference Area. The Academic Film Collection is to the right of the Reference Desk. The Popular Film Collection begins after the Academic Collection and</span> <a href="http://purchase.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=725047&m=p"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Blu-Rays</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and wraps around on the shelves to the left of the Reference Desk. More information about <a href="https://purchase.libanswers.com/faq/36698" target="_blank" rel="noopener">finding films and video</a> at the Library.<br/></span></p> <p> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Direct link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/1184-how-do-i-find-a-dvd-blu-ray-or-vhs-at-the-library" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FAQ on DVDs</a>.</span> </p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>