Computers
Login Not Required
• First Floor: There are four stand-up computers on the first floor, located around the columns in the Concourse.
• Lower Level, Second Floor, and Third Floor: There are wall-mounted iPads located near the elevator and near the stairwell (caddy corner to the elevator).
Login Required
There are iMacs available for sit-down use on all floors of the Library. These systems require a login using your PTS network account or a guest account, available at the Service Desk.
The iMacs boot into Windows and OSX - choose the operating system at power on.
Media Lab
Conveniently located on the second floor of the new library, the Media Lab is a fully staffed, client supported, state-of-the-art facility where students and faculty can learn and experience the many uses of new media in theological education. Lab staff will provide introductory instruction and assistance in the use of lab equipment and software as it pertains to the clients’ project. The lab is a self-paced resource for clients to train and complete multimedia projects independently.
Media Lab Hours
Mobile Access to Library Resources
Access FindIt!, the PTS Library's catalog, and other research resources, manage your account and contact PTS librarians for research questions. View real-time shuttle information, the faculty directory, news, events and more. Available for iOS and Android. Additional information about mobile-friendly Library resources available in our Guide to Mobile Resources.
Off-Campus Access to Library Resources
In order to access library resources, such as research databases and e-journals, from off-campus, you must authenticate via EZProxy using your PTS network ID and password. Alumni/ae must establish an account through the Alumni/ae portal in order to access a set of e-resources purchased by the Library specifically for PTS Alumni/ae. If you do not have a PTS username and password, you may wish to see our list of freely available recommended resources.
Wireless Access to Library Resources
The Library provides wireless Internet, which is accessible in most public parts of the library building. Library users bringing their own laptops or tablets are able to access to wide array of online Library resources.
PTS-Guest-Wireless
To connect to the guest network, with limited access, choose PTS-Guest-Wireless. Next, open a web browser. You should be automatically directed to a web page to authenticate. Use the name PTSGuest and the password seminaryguest. Once authenticated, you should be able to surf the web, check email, etc.
PTS-Secured-Wireless
To connect to the secured network, with full network access, choose PTS-Secured-Wireless. You will be prompted to log in; use your PTS network account username and password. OSX users may be prompted for a second login; this is your local computer login to accept the changes to your system.