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Technical Requirements & Support
Technical Requirements
- Internet Access provided through your Internet Service Provider (ISP): use at least a 56k modem or higher
- E-mail Account: an active UMnet account is required. If you don't have a UMnet account, please download, complete, and fax the UMnet application (PDF) to 410-706-4191
- Minimum Technical Requirements for your personal computer (PC) are available to download » (PDF)
Software to Download
- Real Player: download and install the free version at real.com
- Adobe Acrobat Reader: download and install at adobe.com
- Flash Player: download and install at adobe.com
- Java: download and install at java.com
- Microsoft Office: available to currently enrolled UMB students. Software for home use may be purchased at the HS/HSL Circulation Desk
What is a UMnet Account?
A UMnet account provides access to a number of online library resources, including full text of journals, database searches, and electronic textbooks. Your UMnet account also allows you to:
- Login to web-based or web-enhanced courses in Blackboard
- Send and receive e-mail via the UMnet e-mail system
In addition, your instructor might also put course materials on electronic reserves. These are readings and other materials that are specific to your course. You will access these resources with your UMnet User ID and a password that is specific to your course. To access these resources or to learn more about them, visit the Health Sciences and Human Services Library.
UMnet E-mail
Call the ASC Help Desk 410-706-HELP, Monday through Friday between 8am-5pm EST. If calling, you must be able to verify account information, including the secret word/phrase you included when you filled out your account application.
Access to HS/HSL Resources
Beginning 6.19.2006, you will be required to enter the 14 digit barcode, located on your UMB1 One Card ID, and your last name to access Library resources including e-journals, e-books and databases from offsite. UMnet accounts will no longer be used to access Library resources. With this new access method, no special proxy configuration is needed.
Current, complete information about the change is posted on the Library's web site.
Students must be enrolled in a credit course in order to have access to e-resources. Those enrolled in continuing education classes are not eligible.
User IDs & Passwords
You will need a User ID and Password to access to your web-based course.
To obtain your User ID and Password, please complete the following steps:
- If you have a UMnet Account, skip to step #3
- If you need a UMnet Account, please complete and fax the UMnet application (PDF) to 410-706-4191. Be sure to keep this information in a safe place for future reference. (If you have forgotten your UMnet User ID and password, please call 410-706-HELP (4357) as soon as possible for assistance.)
- Go to the UMB Blackboard site and log in using your UMnet user ID and your student ID starting with the @ symbol as the password. Be sure to change your password immediately after logging into Blackboard! Bookmark this site for future reference
- Select the Web-based course(s) you've officially registered for
- Read the course announcements and proceed exploring your Web-based course environment
If you have trouble logging into Blackboard, contact via Blackboard e-mail or call 410-706-HELP (4357). Please note that web-based courses are not open for student access until the official beginning of each semester.
