If you're considering a laptop but want a bigger screen at home, you can buy a screen and a port replicator separately. Depending on your lesson, you may need to have some additional software installed on your device. Hallam PCs come with the appropriate software for logging onto your session. A laptop is mobile, giving you flexibility with regards to where you can work. Plus you can access free Wi-Fi if you're working on campus. Please read the Green Risk Assessment and decide if this covers your activities (see useful links above) - no further action required

In the Main Library there are computers that are bookable in advance, as well as computers that are available on a first come first served basis.Equipment loans will remain bookable up to a week in advance and you can now keep equipment for up to8 days at a time. Choose headphones with a microphone, so you can talk to your tutor and coursemates. And ensure your headphones are compatible with your device, by having the correct connector or adaptor. Whichever library you use, you'll find they are organised in a certain way. Each library has levels, andeach level is divided into zones,which provide a different type of study environment. In eachzone you'll finda range of learning spaces, for example:PCs, Desks andApple Macs. Specification – Major considerations are processor speed, memory size and hard drive size and type. Also bear in mind screen size, whether it has a DVD or Blu-ray drive and what peripheral devices (camera, scanner etc) you may want to plug in. Think about what you will use the computer for to help you decide. It might be helpful to ask for advice in a computer store or research your options on the internet. The Creative Media Centre would like to welcome all new and returning students. We are now open as normal. Please see our Opening Hours section (above).

each space has a label that confirms the space number, zone and level soyou know you've found the right spaceUse the menus at the top of the screen to select where you want to book, what kind of resource you want to use, and on what date