How many collections does the Brown Library have?
The Brown library holds more than 250 special collections.
Where is John Carter Brown Library?
The John Carter Brown Library is an independent center for advanced research in history and the humanities. It was founded in 1846 and has been located at Brown — on the College Green — since 1901.
What is Brown's network?
Brown’s network of libraries and collections fuels discovery and high-impact scholarship, serving as a dynamic physical, digital and intellectual hub for teaching, research and learning.
What is the science library?
Sciences Library. The Sciences Library houses medical and science materials and is home to the Friedman Study Center, the Science Center, the Map Collection and more.
Where is the Champlin Memorial Library?
Champlin Memorial Library, located in the Warren Alpert Medical School building, provides digital access to an extensive collection of electronic journals, textbooks and databases.
How to get through the firewall on a computer that isn't on the Brown CS network?
There are two supported ways of getting through the firewall from a computer that isn't on the Brown CS network: SSH and OpenVPN.
Does Brown Computer Science have a firewall?
Internet access to the Brown Computer Science Department network is restricted by a firewall. The firewall protects our computers from outside attackers, but it also limits the ways legitimate users can access the department.
Where are my documents in Brown Network?
The "My Documents" in the RemoteApp service ties in to the Documents folder in your Brown Network Home Folder. So, you can save information between sessions, and copy and paste files into your Documents folder when needed. If you'd like to access this folder outside the RemoteApps, see our article Connecting to your Network Home Folder.
Where are Brown RemoteApp shortcuts?
If you are using a Windows computer in the CIS Public Computing Labs, your Brown RemoteApp shortcuts will be already available on the start screen for you.
How long can you leave RemoteApp open?
If you leave your RemoteApp open for more than two hours without mouse or keyboard input, you may be disconnected. However, if you have a short disconnection, you will be able to pick up right where you were - even if you switch computers.
How long does it take for remote app to disconnect?
Note: RemoteApp connections will automatically disconnect after 8 hours of inactivity.
How to connect to remote app on Windows 10?
Alternative Method: Connection via Control Panel and Start Menu. If you regularly use the same computer to connect to your RemoteApp sessions, you can add a direct connection from your operating system's Control Panel. Open your Windows Control Panel, switch to Icon View, and open "Remote Apps and Desktop Connections.".
How to remotely access apps on Windows 10?
Open your Windows Control Panel, switch to Icon View, and open "Remote Apps and Desktop Connections."
Which is better: web or connection?
If you are connecting from a computer that you do not use regularly, a connection via the web will be a better choice for you.
Eresources Help
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Resources from our content providers
In addition to the 2.5+ million digital books, journals, and databases available through the Library’s subscriptions, we are excited to share many additional resources from our content partners offered in response the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Journals
Educators and students use our innovative video collections in the JoVE Science Education Library to better teach and learn key concepts and fundamental techniques at the undergraduate course level.
Ebooks
DPLA connects people to the riches held within America’s libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural heritage institutions. DPLA has launched a brand new web catalog that allows anyone to browse and directly download any of the more than 6,300 ebook titles available on DPLA’s Open Bookshelf.
Databases
British History Online (BHO) is a digital collection of key printed primary and secondary sources for the history of Britain and Ireland, with a special focus on the period 1300 to 1800.
