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Over 80 public computing workstations are available on the main floor of the library. Each workstation features the following software:

  • Microsoft Office 2003 and Microsoft Office 2007
  • Open Office 2.2
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader 8
  • Internet Explorer 7(Web browser)
  • Firefox 2.0.6 (Web browser)
  • Adobe Creative Suite 3 (Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, Acrobat Pro, Illustrator)
  • Astronomy 1354 software package
  • Chemistry 1184 software package
  • Roxio Creator
  • Power DVD
  • Maple 11
  • SPSS 15
  • Minitab 15
  • SciFinder 2007

In addition, all computers are equipped with with CD burners while over 15 feature DVD burners.  USB floppy disk drives are available for checkout at Circulation.

Workstations designed for group use are available in the group study rooms that can be reserved at the Circulation desk.

Specialized Computing Workstations

Two scanning workstations are located near the Reference Desk on the main floor. These workstations are equipped with the most recent versions of Adobe Photoshop (for image scanning) and OmniPage Pro (for text scanning). Both scanning workstations feature flatbed scanners, allowing for scanning sizes up to 8.5 x 11 as well as the scanning of slides and film negatives using specialized adaptors. Three workstations available in the public computing area feature software used for disability access. More information on these specialized software packages is available elsewhere on the library Web site and the Reference Desk.

Printing

All workstations print to a centralized print center. More information on printing is available here.

Wireless users may now also print to a centralized print center if the appropriate printer driver is installed. More information, links to the drivers, and installation instructions can be found on the ITS printing information page.

The black & white printer driver installer can now also be downloaded directly.

Further Assistance

Assistance with public computers and their software is available from the Reference Desk.