How do I have a WebEx meeting with a Librarian?

Answered By: Ryan Grimmer

Last Updated: Mar 30, 2020 Views: 72

While the librarians are available to assist you remotely via chat, phone, and text message, they are also able to synchronously meet over WebEx. Why WebEx? - we sometimes need to quickly demonstrate a search by sharing our screen or even asking you to share your screen with us.

To meet with a librarian using WebEx, please contact the library using any means of communication listed at libanswers.ecc.edu or schedule the meeting in advance using our Book-a-Librarian research appointment service.

Whether using a computer, tablet, or phone, please make sure you have your sound and microphone enabled. We can chat but using the voice feature is much more effective.

WebEx Setup and Tips: How to Join a Meeting

For best results, please enter the librarian's WebEx room while using a desktop computer or laptop. You can access the service using a smart phone or tablet, but there may be additional technical limitations and navigating may be less efficient. In general:

We have found it best to use the Mozilla Firefox browser.
If using the Chrome browser, you may need to download the WebEx extension.
If using a mobile device (smart phone or tablet) then you will need to download the WebEx app prior to entering the room.

Joining a WebEx meeting from a Mac or PC:

Go to the library's WebEx room. It should look like https://sunyerie.webex.com/meet/xxxx (where xxxx is the librarian's username.
- Or follow the link provided in the invitation email from the library staff (or see contacts below)
Enter your name and SUNY Erie email address
Select "Join"
- If you join a room before the host, select "Notify Host."
To activate your microphone, select "Call Using Computer"
If you have a webcam, be sure to select "Start my Video"

Joining a WebEx meeting from a mobile device

To get started, download the Cisco WebEx Meetings app and install it on your device. The app is available for iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets, Windows 8 phones, and BlackBerry.
Open the invitation email, then select Join.
When asked to open in "WebEx" select "Open."
When asked about terms and services, select "I Accept."
Enter your name and SUNY Erie email address
Once you enter the room, connect to audio by selecting "Connect Using Internet."
When asked if WebEx can use your microphone, select "OK"
You may need to un-mute your microphone
You may decide to access your camera
Tap WebEx Meetings, then tap Join by Number. Enter the meeting number, your name and email address, then tap Join.