Lapwing tickets
Access to the Lapwing wireless network for current University of Cambridge staff and students
Current staff and students may log into the Lapwing wireless network either using their Raven ID and password or eduroam, if configured on their laptop.
Access to the Lapwing wireless network for library readers other than current staff and students
Access to the Lapwing wireless network is available on a time-limited basis for library readers who are not current staff or student members of the university. Lapwing tickets can be issued for up to 60 days.
Visitors from other educational institutions which support the eduroam service may find it more convenient to configure their laptops to connect to the wireless network using eduroam, particularly if they are regular users since it obviates the need to log on and does not expire so long as their association with their home institution continues.
All users of Lapwing should note that while most electronic information resources are available when connected to the wireless network a proportion of resources are only available for eduroam users or from Library PCs.
Obtaining a Lapwing ticket
- New library users should request Lapwing access on registering to use the library by applying to the Digital Resources Area office or, when the DRA office is closed, to the main Reading Room (09.30-12.30 and 14.00-16.45 Monday to Saturday only). They will be issued with a ticket bearing a number and password which are valid for up to 60 days.
- Existing library users should request access from the Electronic Services and Systems Department, either through the Digital Resources Area office or the main Reading Room (09.30-12.30 and 14.00-16.45 Monday to Saturday only) or by e-mailing it_services@lib.cam.ac.uk, giving your name and 5-character barcode, which can be found on the front of your library card.
Renewal of tickets
Lapwing tickets cannot be renewed but new tickets can be issued on request by application, as above, to the Electronic Services and Systems Department or enquire at the main Reading Room desk.