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Multiple rows of computers in the computer lab

The Library CAI Computer Lab

The CAI computer lab offers students, faculty and staff access to 140 computers. Computers provide access to the Internet, E-mail, and instructional software contributed by instructors from various departments. Computers are available on a first come, first served basis.

Available Software

NOTE: Only enrolled students are able to login to the computers in the lab.

NOTE: There are available computers for non-students by request. Please see reference desk for assistance.

REMINDER:

Please make sure to log off of the computer you are using after you are finished.
Please remember to save all files you intend to keep to a flash drive or email yourself the file. All files saved to the library computers are deleted when they restart.

Logging into a computer lab computer for the first time?

Your login credentials are:

Username = your Cerritos College student ID number

Password = same password you would use to login to the MyCerritos portal.

*By default, if you are signing in for the first time, your password is your DOB using this format: MMDDYYYY.

Reference area computer lab showing multiple rows of computers

The Library Reference Area Computer Lab

There are 30 computers in the library reference area. These are available on a first come, first served basis.

Available Software

NOTE: Only enrolled students are able to login to the computers in the lab.

NOTE: There are available computers for non-students by request. Please see reference desk for assistance.

LC56 Assistive Technology Computers

Three computers with assistive technology including Kurzweil 3000 Scan/Read, Read/Write Gold Suite, and ZoomText. Check in at the Reference Desk for login information.
Three video stations for course-related DVD viewing. DVD and video material are On Reserve at the Circulation Desk

REMINDER:

Please make sure to log off of the computer you are using after you are finished.
Please remember to save all files you intend to keep to a flash drive or email yourself the file. All files saved to the library computers are deleted when they restart.

Logging into a reference area lab computer for the first time?

Your login credentials are:

Username = your Cerritos College student ID number

Password = same password you would use to login to the MyCerritos portal.

*By default, if you are signing in for the first time, your password is your DOB using this format: MMDDYYYY.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Starting Monday, July 8, 2024 all students will be required to enter a one-time passcode as they log in to the Cerritos portal and will be prompted automatically to enroll a mobile number or personal e-mail address.

Below are some helpful how-to guides to enroll or change your contact information for two-factor authentication.

How to enroll/change registered phone number with your account.

https://www.cerritos.edu/it/faqs/change-mobilephone.htm

How to enroll/change registered email with your account.

https://www.cerritos.edu/it/faqs/enrollemail.htm

How to change One Time Passcode (OTP) default delivery choice. This is the primary way you will receive your OTP code.

https://www.cerritos.edu/it/faqs/default-otp.htm

How to set up authenticator app for use as two-factor code generator for your account.

https://www.cerritos.edu/it/faqs/mobile-authenticator.htm