Phillips Memorial Library has a variety of desktop and laptop computers, as well as self-serve scanning stations and wireless access, available as a part of the Library + Commons. These computers are available for faculty and student use during all library hours.

Public Reference Computers
The library features over 70 Pentium IV desktop public reference computers throughout our first and second floors. These computers access the campus network through wireless access points on each floor of the library. All computers feature standard productivity software, including Microsoft Office Suite. In addition, two computers on each floor serve as Self-Serve Scanning Stations and feature flatbed scanners and Adobe Photoshop Elements and Acrobat software.

Laptop Computers
Thirty Windows-based laptop computers are available for eligible patrons to check out for two-hour use within the library building. Fully configured to access the library’s wireless network, the laptops include the same software as the public reference computers. Ask at the circulation desk to check out one of these computers.

Macintosh Computers
In addition to our publicly available Windows computers, the library also has several Apple Macintosh computers. These are iMac G4 computers running Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard),  with  Microsoft Office Suite 2008, and feature attached flatbed scanners, CD/DVD burners, and the  full Adobe C3 Suite (Photohop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, etc).

The Information Station (Main Floor, Front Entrance) features a 17-inch iMac computer with attached scanner, as one of the library’s Self-Serve Scanning Stations.

The Creation Station/Macintosh Lab (Main Floor, Room 110) features four 24-inch iMac computers with attached scanners. This lab is open and available for use during regular library hours. Support for these new resources can be found at the Digital Services Lab, found on the main floor of the library to the left of the Macintosh Lab.

Learn more about Library Macintosh Resources.

Wireless Access
Wireless access to the campus network is provided throughout the library. Learn more about accessing the Campus Wireless Network.

Self-Serve Scanning Stations
Self-serve scanning stations are available for use on the first and second floors of the library. These computers feature flatbed scanners, as well as Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat software for scanning and editing images and PDFs.

The Macintosh computers in the Creation Station and the Information Station both feature attached Epson Scanners for scanning letter sized originals as well as slides and 35mm film. Two Public Reference Computers on the first floor also feature Epson Scanners and two on the second also feature HP scanners that include an optional Automatic Document Feeder.

Learn more about Self-Serve Scanning Stations in the library.

Updated:  2 February 2009