PCAS changes

As everyone is busy preparing for the new academic year we wish to update you on some changes that have taken place in the library over the summer vacation.

PCAS
PCAS logo On 6 September the Bodleian Libraries’ Print, Copy and Scan (PCAS) service was upgraded. Specifically, the way you sign in to your account has changed (for the better!) and we have replaced existing copiers with machines that offer a greener and more reliable service. For full information, please visit our PCAS Development pages.

From now on, you need to use your Bodleian Libraries username and password to use the PCAS service for printing, copying and scanning. This is the same password used to login to reading room PCs and Bodleian Libraries Wifi: http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/using/passwords. Your username is your University card number (2xxxxxx). If you don’t know the associated password go to https://register.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/ to reset it. Your old PCAS account is no longer valid though any remaining balance can be transferred.

What do I need to do?

-Ensure you know your Bodleian Libraries password so you’ll be ready to login to PCAS when you return. If you can’t remember what this is go to https://register.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/ and reset it.

-Transfer any remaining funds from your old PCAS account to your new one via our online portal: https://pcasportal.bodleian.ox.ac.uk. You’ll need your old PCAS username and password. If you have forgotten these details email pcas@bodleian.ox.ac.uk for help.

-Add money to your new account so you’ll be ready to photocopy, print or scan when term starts. Use a debit or credit card at https://bodleian.pcounterwebpay.com/ logging in with your new account details (Bodleian Libraries username and password) or you can pay in cash in the library.

Library staff will be on hand to answer any questions and offer assistance with the new machines, and there are User Guides beside each machine. For full information please see our PCAS Development pages.

Books S-Z now in Lower Gladstone Link
We have moved the S-Z section of the History Faculty Library collection from the Upper Gladstone Link to the Lower Gladstone Link. This has created some much needed space for our growing collection. Locations for the HFL LC collection are now as follows:

A-DA669 Lower Radcliffe Camera
DA670 – R Upper Gladstone Link
S-Z Lower Gladstone Link

Upper Camera Gallery stairs
Following student feedback we’ve made the two spiral stairs up to the Gallery a one way system. One set of stairs is now dedicated to going up into the Gallery and the other for coming down.

Changes to PCAS service now implemented

From Tuesday 6 September, please use your Bodleian Libraries username and password to use PCAS machines for printing, copying and scanning. This is the same password which is required to login to reading room PCs and Bodleian Libraries WiFi: http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/using/passwords

What do I need to do?
Please ensure you know your old PCAS username and password so you can transfer any remaining balance from 6th September via our online portal: https://pcasportal.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/

If you have forgotten your username please email pcas@bodleian.ox.ac.uk. for help. New users will automatically have an account set up for them.

The Libraries have replaced existing copiers with machines that offer a greener and more reliable service. Library staff will be on hand to answer any questions and offer assistance with the new machines. For full information please see our PCAS Development pages.

If you have any questions please come and speak to library staff, visit our PCAS Development pages or contact pcas@bodleian.ox.ac.uk.

PCAS changes

PCAS accounts are changing

From 6 September, PCAS accounts are changing. The way in which readers sign in to their accounts will switch; the new log in will use the Bodleian Libraries username and password (which is also used to login to reading room PCs and Bodleian Libraries WiFi:  http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/using/passwords). Existing PCAS accounts will need to be updated and an online portal and library staff will be available to facilitate this.

The Libraries are also replacing existing copiers with machines that offer a greener and more reliable service. For full information please see our PCAS Development pages.

During the implementation phase there will be no Printing, Copying and Scanning services from Friday 26th August until Monday 5th September inclusive.

We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause. Library staff will be on hand to answer any questions

The Radcliffe Camera and Bodleian library will begin the transition this week, and the Upper Camera Reading Room will close on two mornings to accommodate the work. Key dates for these buildings are as follows:

Thursday 25 August

Printing, copying and scanning will be suspended from 5pm when the devices will be taken out of service.

Friday 26 August

Removal of current PCAS machines:

  • The Upper Camera will be closed until 1pm. We will open as soon as the machines have been removed, by 1pm latest. If you require a book during this time please speak to library staff.
  • Some general disruption across the site.

Wednesday 31 August

Installation of new PCAS machines

  • The Upper Camera will be closed until 1pm. We will open as soon as the machines have been removed, by 1pm latest. If you require a book during this time please speak to library staff.
  • Some general disruption across the site.

Tuesday 6 September

PCAS will be re-launched. Users will access the new system using their Bodleian Libraries account details. Please see our PCAS Development page for information on changes to PCAS accounts and how credit can be transferred from accounts used on the old system.

What do I need to do?
Please ensure you know your PCAS username and password so you can transfer your account from 6th September at our online portal. Details will be advertised from 6th September. New users will automatically have an account set up for them. If you forget your username after Thursday 25th August please email pcas@bodleian.ox.ac.uk. for help.

If you have any questions please come and speak to library staff, visit our PCAS Development pages or contact pcas@bodleian.ox.ac.uk.

Don’t forget to use up your PCAS credit if you are leaving!

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If you are about to finish your time at Oxford University, don’t forget to use up your PCAS credit.

No refunds are provided but we can transfer credit to another PCAS account if requested. Please email pcas@bodleian.ox.ac.uk.

Your PCAS account will close after 2 years of inactivity so you can use your credit if you are coming back at a later date.

PCAS accounts can also pay for Bodleian Libraries mediated copying orders that can be requested by anyone from anywhere in the world.

For more information visit: http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/using/copy

PCAS downtime 24th/25th March

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Unfortunately, PCAS will not be available on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th March due to migration to new software and servers which will make PCAS more reliable.  During the downtime, it won’t be possible to print, copy, scan, access WebPay accounts or make Scan and Deliver Requests.  Print jobs sent but not collected before 24th March may not be printable.

After the upgrade, printing from sunrays will be withdrawn and the login screen on the machines will look slightly different (see below), but otherwise the system will work as before.   We apologise for the disruption.

PCAS login

Network disruption in Upper Camera today

wifiBetween March 18th and 21st, the Radcliffe Camera network equipment is being replaced. This means that wifi, library PCs, SunRays and PCAS (print, copy and scan) machines will not be available in on some mornings.

TODAY Wednesday March 20th – Upper Camera

Wifi, library PCs and PCAS will be affected until approx 11am. Alternative services, including help with enquiries, will be available in the Lower Camera, Gladstone Link or the Old Library, which are unaffected.  This downtime is expected to be more limited than the previous day and services may be restored sooner than 11am.

Further minor disruption tomorrow

Thursday March 21st – Gladstone Link
Wifi and library PCs may be affected until approx 11am.  There may be minor disruption between 9-11am to wifi and library PCs. Alternatives are in Lower Camera, Upper Camera and the Old Library.

Related Links Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera Reading Rooms webpage | Bodleian Libraries list | Opening Hours | Contact Us

Network in Radcliffe Camera fully functioning (work complete for today)

The planned disruption from 9-11am this morning has been completed early. No further disruption to reader services today.

Further disruption this week

Wednesday March 20th – Upper Camera
Wifi, library PCs and PCAS will be affected until approx 11am. Alternative services, including help with enquiries, will be available in the Lower Camera, Gladstone Link or the Old Library, which are unaffected.  This downtime is expected to be more limited than the previous day and services may be restored sooner than 11am.

Thursday March 21st – Gladstone Link
Wifi and library PCs may be affected until approx 11am.  There may be minor disruption between 9-11am to wifi and library PCs. Alternatives are in Lower Camera, Upper Camera and the Old Library.

Related Links Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera Reading Rooms webpage | Bodleian Libraries list | Opening Hours | Contact Us

Network disruption in Lower Camera today until 11am

wifiBetween March 18th and 21st, the Radcliffe Camera network equipment is being replaced. This means that wifi, library PCs, SunRays and PCAS (print, copy and scan) machines will not be available in on some mornings.

TODAY Tuesday March 19th – Lower Camera

Book services, wifi, library PCs, PCAS will be affected until approx 11am. Alternative services, including help with enquiries, will be available in the Upper Camera, Gladstone Link or the Old Library, which are unaffected.  Book deliveries from Swindon will not be processed until 11am, so there will be a 1 hour delay to the usual service.  HFL books can be borrowed and returned to the Lower Camera desk but fines cannot be paid until the network is restored.

Further disruption this week

Wednesday March 20th – Upper Camera
Wifi, library PCs and PCAS will be affected until approx 11am. Alternative services, including help with enquiries, will be available in the Lower Camera, Gladstone Link or the Old Library, which are unaffected.  This downtime is expected to be more limited than the previous day and services may be restored sooner than 11am.

Thursday March 21st – Gladstone Link
Wifi and library PCs may be affected until approx 11am.  There may be minor disruption between 9-11am to wifi and library PCs. Alternatives are in Lower Camera, Upper Camera and the Old Library.

Related Links Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera Reading Rooms webpage | Bodleian Libraries list | Opening Hours | Contact Us