Using Brown's Internet Kiosks

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Introduction

Whether you are new to Brown or simply need to locate a person or resource, you can navigate your way through all types of useful information with Brown University's Internet Kiosk. Find out when Brown libraries are open or if a class has been scheduled, determine a building location, catch up on current University events, or quickly check your email. Brown's Internet Kiosk provides walk-up service 24 hours a day at convenient campus locations.

Kiosk Locations

You will find an Internet Kiosk on campus at: Faunce House (2 in Lower Blue Room), Olney-Margolies Athletic Center (OMAC), outside the Verney-Woolley dining facility, the Bear's Lair and JWW Main Lobby (next to Brown Post Office).

How to Use Brown's Internet Kiosk

Note: Your Brown account must be activated to access Brown email at the kiosk.

Brown's Internet Kiosk is always on and Internet-ready. When you first walk up to a kiosk, you may notice that a screen saver is enabled. If the kiosk has been unused for a period of five minutes or more, the screen saver will activate. Follow these steps:

  1. Click on the space bar or move the trackball. A logon window will appear.
  2. Click on the Logon button. A web browser displays the Brown University'sInternet Kiosk home page.
  3. Select a link on the page that indicates the information or service you want to use. You will be provided with on-screen instructions related to your selection.

Navigating the Web Beyond Brown

If you know the Internet address of the web site you wish to view, enter that address or URL in the Address field near the top of the web browser window and select Go (or press 'Enter').

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem: When I approached the kiosk, neither the logon window nor the Brown Internet Kiosk web page is displayed.
Solution: If you are unable to use the kiosk please notify the CIS Help Desk at 863-HELP.

Problem: I am an enrolled student, faculty or staff member, but I do not have a Brown University account.
Solution: Select the Activate Account link in the Account and Email section of the Brown Internet Kiosk home page and following the instructions provided.