Information Technology

It has come to our attention that the antiquated Google Drive sync app has begun to prompt users with the following alert:

This alert is legitimate; however, you do not need to install File Stream, it is already installed on all college owned Windows PCs. Mac users can follow through with the installation via this prompt.

For more information regarding File Stream, please visit our tutorial site here.

The holiday hangover got the best of ITS and we have chosen to delay our regularly scheduled “First Fun Friday” tomorrow 1/5/2018 until next week.

However, consider this an early announcement that on the Second Fun Friday in January, we will be going over the changes to Google file sync (Google File Stream) as well as changes to Google Calendar (time permitting).

Starting January 8th, Google will begin auto-upgrading users to the new Google Calendar user interface. No changes for those who have already opted-in.

Learn more about the new Google Calendar.

ITS has become aware of a short service disruption that was an unexpected side effect of some planned network maintenance. All services have been restored and those still experiencing issues should contact the InfoDesk.

ITS is beginning the transition from the Google Drive App to Drive File Stream, a new application for your Mac or PC. Drive File Stream will allow access to all of your files stored in Google Drive from your desktop computer while using less disk space and decreasing sync time when compared to the old Google Drive sync app, which will be retired by Google in March 2018.

To learn more about File Stream, check out our dedicated page here.

Over the Winter Break, the Pelletier staff will retire Allecat and transition to a new library management system which uses an enhanced version of AggreGator as its interface for all services. All the services you use in Allecat will still be available to you on the new system, although there may be some disruption during the transition because of the complexity of the move. In particular, from January 2nd to the 14th, renewals and booking requests will be handled manually by the staff at the InfoDesk, while the online services to handle these tasks are being set up.

What does this mean for you on January 15th?

• All of your current loans will still be checked out to you on the new system
• You can still renew library materials online
• To make your experience better, many loan rules have been simplified, and course reserve rules have been streamlined
• Items you search for in AggreGator will look different than they did in Allecat, but they are all still there and more information is available about most resources than was available in Allecat
• As with other online tools, you will use your Allegheny username and password to login to the AggreGator interface
• Easy and clear linking to Interlibrary Loan for items we do not own

If you have any questions, please contact Aimee Reash.

The Library has completed the migration of the DSpace platform to a new service provider. Please contact the InfoDesk if you cannot sign in.

Thank you for your patience.

The Library is currently migrating the DSpace platform to a different service provider. At this time, Campus members are unable to login. We apologize for this inconvenience.

We will provide an update when services are restored.

Google has acknowledged an issue with Google Docs that prevents some users from access. They estimate an update on the issue by 5:30pm today (Wed). Updates can be found at the G Suite Status Dashboard.

New ransomware dubbed “Bad Rabbit” disguises itself as an Adobe Flash installer. Please use caution when presented with such a window.

ITS deploys patches for Adobe Flash on Windows computers without need for user interaction, so any users presented with Adobe Flash installer content should be skeptical. If you see these prompts, immediately contact the InfoDesk at 814-332-3768.

You can read more about “Bad Rabbit” here.