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Assessing e-services

 

1.     MYDIGITAL LIBRARY

2.     WIRELESS NETWORK

3.      PRINTING AND PHOTOCOPYING SERVICE (MAIN CAMPUS LIBRARY ONLY)
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1.  MYDIGITAL LIBRARY
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Wawasan Open Library uses a system called Ezproxy to make sure that all users using MyDigital Library and its online services are WOU students, faculty and staff with valid computer account. It is necessary to sign in to the Ezproxy server because the e-resources are restricted to authorised users only. The library sign licensing agreement with the publishers which requires us to ensure that only members of Wawasan Open Library uses these resources. In addition, there are materials that are only meant for the readership of WOU faculty and students only such as past years examination questions and course reserve materials.

 

How do I get started?
If you are a new student or tutor, you have to register for an online account.
  • Go to WOU website.
  • Click on Account & Password Administration
  • Click on Account Self-Activation
  • Once in, follow the steps instructed.
  • After registering your password, the system will generate your user ID. This user ID can be used with your password to access MYWOU portal, WawasanLearn (Learning Management System) and Webmail.
 

How do I log in to MyDigital Library?

  • Go to Library Website.
  • Under the MyDigital Library header, click on the resource that you would like to use.
  • You will be requested to authenticate yourself.

  • Log in using your student user name and password. It is the same user name and password you use to access MYWOU portal, WawasanLearn and Webmail.
  • The authentication process is a mechanism whereby by supplying the right user name and password, the user will have access to all the application and resources he/she is supposed to have without having to log in multiple times and having to remember many different passwords.
  • Once authenticated, you will have have full access to all restricted library electronic resources.
  • Please note that the following resources are not available via Ezproxy for techical or licencing reasons. The log in user name and password are available from MYWOU portal, under MY LIBRARY. Click on the List of e-resources link. You can also contact our Reference Librarian for assistance.
 
  1. Far Eastern Economic Review

  2. Malaysian Master Tax Guide Manual

  3. Malaysiakini.com

  4. The Economist

  5. The Wall Street Journal

  • Occasionally, there will be errors or problems encountered. Please address your online services problems to the ITS Support by email: itsupport@wou.edu.my
 
How do I report technical problems?
If you encounter any problems regarding accessing the library's website or using any of the online services, please submit through Reporting Technical Problems, e-mail or via live chat (9.00 am - 5.30 pm : Monday to Friday). Please provide us as much information as possible, including attaching the print screen of error messages via e-mail. Preferably your message should include the following:
  • Was there an error message. What did it say?
  • What kind of operating system you are using (eg. Windows 98, Macintosh OS9, etc.)?
  • What browser are you using (eg. Internet Explorer 6.0, Mozilla Firefox 2.0, Google Chrome, etc.)?
  • What did you try to do when the problem occurred?

 

2.  WIRELESS NETWORK

How do I connect to the University's wireless network?
All library users with laptops or notebook computers may access the wireless network (Wi-Fi). It is available at the Cafetaria, Level 2, 5 and 6. Student who whish to get connected to the Internet may do so via WOU student network. Your laptop will need to have a wireless Ethernet card.
 
How to add WOU student wireless network?
If you are using Windows XP computer, you must have Service Pack 2 (SP2) installed for your computer to be able to connect to the WOU wireless network. If you are using Windows Service Pack 3 (SP3), some of the windows displayed in these instructions may look slightly different. However their function should remains the same.
  • Click the wireless network icon at the bottom right-hand side of the system taskbar.

  • You will see the Wireless Network Connection Status window that should look similar to the following image:

  • Click the View Wireless Networks button.
  • You will see the Wireless Network Connection window that should look similar to the following image:

 
  • Click the Connect button.
  • You will see the Welcome to WOU WIFI window that should look similar to the following image:

  • Key in your student user name and password. Click the Submit button.

 

3.  PRINTING AND PHOTOCOPYING SERVICE (MAIN CAMPUS LIBRARY ONLY)

The Main Campus Library provides a self service card operated printing and photocopying service. The Cartadis card can be purchased from the Circulation Desk on Level 5. Those without the Cartadis card may use the service too. Please approach the library staff at the Circulation Desk for further information.

 

How do I print from the library's computers?
Printing can be done from any of the computers provided on Level 5 and 6
  • After submitting the print command, you will need to go to the Photocopier Service Room at Level 5.
  • Slot in the Cartadis card in the reader and select the source computer number eg. PC2 or PC9 from the job list on the photocopier.
  • Key in the password [1234] to start printing. It is a command password.
  • Collect your printing output.
  • Don't forget to collect the Cartadis card.

 

Please observe the Copyright Act when doing photocopying/printing. We are not responsible for any infringement of the Copyright Act.