Wireless Policy

A login and password are required to access the NYAM Library wireless. Please stop by the Reference Desk for login and password information.

Wireless Access Hardware Minimum Requirements

• CPU: Pentium 4


• Operating System: Windows XP, Window Vista, Mac OS X


• Memory: minimum of 256 MB


• Wireless Card. 802.11a, b, g.


• (If you do not know specs in detail, a rule of thumb is that the equipment should be less than 3 years old.)

Disclaimers and Limitations

• Wireless Internet access is provided with no guarantee and no warranty.


• Data transfer through the wireless network is not secure and may be monitored, captured, or altered by others.


• The New York Academy of Medicine Library assumes no responsibility for the protection of personal patron equipment or for laptop configurations, security, or data files.


• The Library is not able to provide technical support and is free of responsibility in regard to patrons' computers or other equipment used in accessing the wireless network.


• At its sole discretion, the New York Academy of Medicine Library may terminate this public access at any time and without prior notice.


• Printing is not available via the wireless network.


• Self-provided headphones will be required for patrons listening to audio content inside the Library.


• In using the free wireless Internet access, the patron agrees to release, indemnify, and hold harmless, the New York Academy of Medicine Library Board, administration, employees and any affiliate, from any damage that may result from the use of the network.


• The Internet and its available resources may contain material of a controversial nature. No one is permitted to access obscenity or child pornography in the library or to use the Internet for any illegal purpose. Staff will actively intervene when they observe such behavior or it is brought to their attention.