Library IT Service

LibraryApps Virtual Environment

Service Owner:

Steven Wieda

YUL Service Domain:

End-Point Services

Support Group:

Client Services & IT Operations

Description:

The LibraryApps VDI will shut down permanently on December 5, 2025.

Based on an analysis of use and user needs, Yale Library is sunsetting this service. While this service has been well received and has filled a needed gap, we recognize that researchers will be better served by environments tailored to their needs with right-sized computing and appropriate software and storage.

No new users will be added to the system after August 1, 2025. Existing users will have access to the system until December 5, 2025.

Access to software and computing on public computers in libraries will remain unchanged. Please consult your departments , Yale ITS or the software library for alternative computing and software solutions.

Requesting and accessing this service

How do I get it?:

YaleLibraryApps has been discontinued and is no longer accepting new users.

How do I access it?:

To access LibraryApps:

Follow the instructions outlined in Virtual Services: Desktop & Application: Getting started with MyApps at Yale. You can use the web interface or the Remote Desktop client.
Select MyApps - Library from the list of choices:
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Documentation and help

Is there a specific area that your user can go to for help?:

A Yale Library Research Guide for Getting Started with LibraryApps is available.

Do you have specific Documentation and Support outside of the Knowledge Base? :

A Yale Library Research Guide for Getting Started with LibraryApps is available.

Are there any specific policies and procedures outlined for your service offering?:

This service is governed by Yale ITS' Appropriate Use Policy.

You cannot store data on this environment. You can map to a Storage@Yale location, OneDrive, or other web based storage. Contact ITS for storage questions and solutions.

Number of Users:

YaleLibraryApps supports up to 10 concurrent users.

Maintenance:

Scheduled maintenance occurs on the first Sunday of each month between 6-10 am ET. Hardware and software will be updated periodically. We will make every effort to inform connected users if the service needs to be restarted.

Are there Rates & Charges Associated to this Service Offering?:

Who is elegible to use this service offering?:

Faculty

Students

Staff

Affiliations that can use this service offering:

Employees

Faculty

Staff

Students

Yale University Library

Research

Services

Libraries & Collections

Information & Policies

LibraryApps Virtual Environment