Printing, Equipment and Open Access
Open-access PCs
Study where you feel most comfortable
All of our open access PCs are the latest all-in-one models, designed to maximise both desk space and flexibility.
We provide high speed internet access with the Learning Resource Centres, communal areas and all teaching spaces wi-fi enabled.
Our PCs have a wide range of software to support your studies, and your account will give you access to email-for-life, plus generous network and internet storage for your files.
We also have a PC booking system, which allows you to reserve the machine you need in whatever study zone (group, quiet or silent) you want to work.
Chichester campus
There are PCs available throughout the Learning Resource Centre, with an open access study area available on the ground floor near Costa Coffee, the Creative Hub and the Support and Information Zone (SIZ).
A specific area for silent study, with PCs available, is located on the second floor, and there are PCs available on the first and second floor landings and throughout the library area.
We also have two Mac rooms for students preferring to use them.
Bognor Regis campus
At the Bognor Regis campus, extensive open access facilities are available in the Learning Resource Centre in the group study, quiet study and silent study zones.
There are also four group study booths equipped with large display screens for use with laptops. In the Dome, there is another open access room.
Find out more about our library and Learning Resources Centres
Printing
Pick up printing at your convenience
Printers are available on both campuses, located in corridors, the Learning Resource Centres and many other locations.
Our 'follow-me' service means you can send your work to print and then pick it up at your convenience from any printer you choose.
The machines also offer scanning to email or a memory stick, as well as photocopying. Print credits can be purchased from self-service machines in the Learning Resource Centres.
The PrintShop
A wide range of high quality and specialised printing at competitive prices is available through the PrintShop.
These services can be used for your student work as well as any other personal or commercial printing needs.
Opening Times
Chichester campus:
8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday
8.30am - 4.00pm Friday
(closed for lunch between 1-2pm)
Bognor Regis campus:
8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday
8.30am - 4.00pm Friday
Drop in or you can email your request to printshop@chi.ac.uk
Equipment loans
Access the equipment you need
During semester-time, a wide range of equipment is available from our equipment loans service, including:
- Video cameras
- Lighting rigs
- Audio recorders
- Laptop security cables.
The loans counter is located in the Academic Building at Bishop Otter campus, complete with its own loading bay to help when you're collecting or returning kit.
In addition, smaller items, including video cables for use in the group study booths, laptop security cables and voice recorders, are available from the SIZ counters.
Netbooks and laptops
At both campuses have a stock of netbooks and laptops available for loan.
Netbooks are available for short term loan (48 hours), and our laptops are currently available for use in the LRCs only.
You can ask to borrow a netbook and, on production of your student ID card, you will be able to take an available machine on the same terms as a short-issue library book.
Off-campus access
Gain access to what you need from wherever you are
Wherever you have access to the internet, you have access to the university's information systems.
Our Staff and Student Links page gives you access to:
- Moodle (our virtual learning environment where module and lecture details are published)
- ChiView, where you'll find your personal timetable, module feedback, and results
- The self-service portal, Support Me, which connects to all of the Support and Information Zone's service (including IT support)
- The library catalogue and all of the library's electronic resources
- Password and account self-service, so you can unlock your University account or reset your password.
