Computers in the Libraries
Alden Library has more than 200 computers available for student and faculty use; most are Windows-based; Macintosh computers are available on and 1st and 2nd floors only. Most of the PCs have a standard suite of software applications already installed on them, and are connected to networked printers. Each floor also has at least one photocopy machine, which accepts VendaCards or coins.
| 1st floor |
- 6 PCs, near main service desk
- 1 black-and-white printer
- 1 coin or VendaCard photocopy machine
See also the Academic Advancement Center Lab which has 23 additional Macs and PCs. |
| 2nd floor (Learning Commons) |
- 94 PCs, most with additional 100/250 MG Zip drives
- 2 include specialized database software
- 2 include standard and large-format color scanners
- 7 black-and-white printers
- 1 large-format color vended printer
- 2 coin or VendaCard photocopy machines
- 10 Macintosh G5 multimedia workstations
- 2 PC multimedia workstations
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| 3rd floor |
- Health Sciences Library
- 17 PCs, 1 with specialized database software
- 1 black-and-white printer
- 2 coin or vended photocopy machines
- Fine Arts Library
- 12 PCs
- 1 oversize scanner (does up to 11 x 17)
- 1 black-and-white printer
- 1 coin or vended photocopy machine
- Open Lab (Room 318; available for general use whenever classes are not being conducted there)
- 22 PCs
- 1 black-and-white printer
There is also a 15-seat restricted-access lab, Room 323, which is used for instructional sessions.
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| 4th floor |
- 34 PCs, in Current Periodicals area
- 2 black-and-white printers, 1 with vended option
- 4 coin or vended photocopy machines
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| 5th floor |
- Government Documents Department
- 8 PCs, which include specialized database software
- 1 black-and-white printer
- 1 coin or vended photocopy machine
- Archives & Special Collections
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| 6th and 7th floors |
- 12 PCs, in elevator area of each floor
- 1 black-and-white printer on each floor
- 1 coin or vended photocopy machine on each floor
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