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The following information is often requested by patrons of UMKC's General Use Student Computer Labs. 

Logging On

To log on to the computers in the IS-managed computer labs, follow these steps:

  1. Press the "Ctrl," "Alt," and "Delete" keys simultaneously.
  2. Read the information screen presented and click on "Ok."
  3. Make sure that "UMKC-USERS" is selected under "Log on to:"
  4. Type in your username and password where prompted.
Logging Off

To log off from the computers in the IS-managed computer labs, click the "Start" button, select "Shut Down," and then "Restart."

  • Be sure that you log off from your computer to protect your email and data files.
Idle Time Log-Off
To preserve the security of your account, if you are idle for more than 15 minutes, the system you're working on will automatically log you off. You will receive a pop-up box notification message before this happens which gives you 3 minutes to cancel the automatic log-off.
Data Quota

Requests for additional email, profile, or Q: drive quota should be directed to the Call Center at 235-2000.

Accessing Personal Network Storage From Off-Campus

You can access your personal network storage by opening a web browser and typing the following in the "Address" field:

ftp://<first_letter_of_your_username>.home.students.umkc.edu

You will be prompted for your username and password, and after you have entered them and clicked "OK" your personal network storage data will be displayed.

Faxing Data

There are no facilities for sending faxes from the lab.  If you need to send a fax, please contact RooPrints in the University Center.

Accessing Compustat

The Compustat database can be accessed by using the Research Insight software.

  • This software is available in the Bloch computer lab only.
  • To access the software, follow these steps:
    • Click on the "Program Menu."
    • Double click the folder labeled "Research Insight."
    • Double click the file titled "Research Insight."
Merlin

The Merlin database can be reached at:

http://laurel.lso.missouri.edu/

For assistance using the Merlin database, please speak with Miller Nichols Library personnel at the front desk of the library.

Electronic Reserves

UMKC Libraries' Electronic Reserves can be reached at the following web site:

http://kc-eres.kc.umkc.edu 

  • For assistance accessing the electronic reserves, please speak with Miller Nichols Library personnel at the front desk of the library.
  • You can also reach this web site from http://www.umkc.edu/lib/ 
    • From the main page, choose "Miller Nichols Library."
    • Click on "Reserve Materials."
    • Scroll down and click on the "Eres" link next to "Electronic Reserves."
    • You may access your materials either by course number or faculty member's name.
Print Quota

To see how many pages of your print quota you have remaining and to find the date that your print quota will reset, please check the following website:

https://labweb.umkc.edu/papercut/

Accessing Student Data Online

To access your student records, check and change classes, pay fees, and more, use the following website:

http://www.umkc.edu/registrar/

Student Web Pages

To set up your student web page, follow the instructions at the following website:

http://www.students.umkc.edu/

If you are having problems in any of the public labs please contact one of the Lab Student Assistants for help.

If student assistants are unavailable in your lab you may also contact the UMKC Call Center for assistance.

 


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