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Computer Availability

  • Hours:

    Library West Commons (LWC) & Library East Commons (LEC) are open:
    Sunday Noon to 6pm Friday
    Saturday: 9am - 6pm

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  • Support:

    Staff provides 24/5 assistance with:

    • Software applications on LWC/LEC machines
    • LWC/LEC peripherals  - including printing, scanning, and video capture/editing
    • Software and hardware training sessions in the Multimedia Lab
    • A comprehensive range of information services
    • GT Account password activation and reset
    • Virtual and email reference assistance


    Additional expert technical assistance is available from 8 am to midnight for:

    • Digital photo, video and sound editing
    • Sound conversion from tape recordings to digital files
    • Audio and video tape dubbing
    • Graphics arts creation
  • Computers/Peripherals Available:

    The LWC is equipped with:

    • 74 PC workstations running Windows XP
    • 10 iMac G5 Workstations running Mac OS X
    • 4 visitor workstations
    • Printing stations (black-and-white or color)
    • Flat-bed document/photo scanners


    The LWC Multimedia Studio is equipped with:

    • 3 PC workstations Workstations
    • 19 PowerMac Quad Core G5 Workstations running Mac OS X
    • Wide-format Scanner (12.2” x 17.2”)
    • Photo/Slide Scanner
    • Video Capture Editing Equipment
      • MiniDV/S-VHS Dual Decks
      • DVD-Recorders
      • NTSC, PAL, PAL-M, SECAM, MESECAM VHS Player


    The LEC is equipped with the following state-of-the art hardware types:

    • 30 PC workstations running Windows XP with 24" monitors designed for group computing.
    • 6 walk-up PC workstations
    • 4 visitor workstations
    • Printing stations (black-and-white or color)
    • Wide-Format Printer
  • Software Available:

    LWC/LEC provide core software used in undergraduate coursework, and the Multimedia Studo provides additional software for Graphics Design, Video Editing, 3D Modeling, and Web Design - View the Software List.

  • Laptop/Wireless Service:

    • Power and network outlets are located throughout the Library so that laptop computers can be used in comfortable and convenient locations
    • GT LAWN wireless access is available throughout the building