Computers and Software (Fall 2021)

UTC Library provides a variety of service points for computer and software use in the building. The information below is specific to our open, common use areas.

We also have specialized rooms and spaces to meet unique technology needs that you may reserve.

If you would like to request department software on a library machine, please read through our information and fill out the software request form. For guidelines about library technology, please read our Computing Resource Use Policy.

Remote Computer Access

Students can also access library computers from off-campus. Review the following lists to see what types of software are available on computers in each area. Follow these instructions to set up your computer for remote access.

Information Commons

There are Windows and Mac desktops computers in the second floor Information Commons. To use a computer, please visit the first floor Check Out Desk to check out a mouse and keyboard.

Access Information Commons Computers Remotely

Windows Software

• 7-Zip
• Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
• Alertus
• Anaconda
• BlueJ
• EndNote 20
• ETS Online Testing Browser
• Google Earth Pro
• GRETL 2021B
• Internet Browsers (Internet Explorer, Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome)
• JASP
• Kaltura Capture
• Maple 2021
• Media Players (Windows Media, VLC)
• Microsoft Office 2019
• Microsoft PowerBi
• MySQL Workbench
• Pearson OM Explorer, POM QMv5, Simquick
• R 4.1.0 Revised (with R Studio 1.4.1717)
• SAS 9.4 TS1M7
• SPSS 26 (with AMOS 26)
• Stata 17
• Tableau 2021.2
• Tableau Prep 2021.2.1
• Zoom
• Zotero

Mac Software

• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• EndNote 20
• Google Backup and Sync
• Google Earth Pro
• Internet Browsers (Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari)
• Maple 2021
• Media Players (Quicktime)
• Microsoft Office 2019
• R 4.1.0. and RStudio
• SPSS 26
• Zoom
• Zotero

The Studio

The Studio has 8 Windows and 8 Macs available for walk-in use. All of the Studio computers have specialized design software for creative project work. Additionally, there are digitization stations, an audio suite and other specialized equipment for use. A service desk is staffed every hour the Studio is open.

Access Library Studio Computers Remotely

Specialty Machines

The Studio has several computers for specific projects. Each has a yellow flag on its monitor explaining what they do. They are:

• 4K/ CAD Workstations: have extra processing power and beefed up graphics for more intense projects.
• Digitization Workstations: include peripherals for digitizing analog audio, video, and images.
• Audio Editing Workstations: include Ableton, Native Instruments Maschine, and Logic (Mac only). Two of these workstations are in the main Studio and one is in the Audio Suite.

 

Windows Software

• 7-Zip
• Adobe Creative Cloud 2021
• Alertus
• ArcGIS Pro (select machines)
• ArcGIS Map (select machines)
• Audacity
• AutoDesk 2020 (3ds Max, Civil 3d, Fusion, Revit)
• AutoDesk Maya 2022
• AutoCAD
• BlueJ
• Camtasia 2021
• EndNote 20
• Google Earth Pro
• Handbrake
• Internet Browsers (Internet Explorer, Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome)
• Kaltura Classroom
• MakerBot Desktop and Digitizer
• MakerBot Digitizer
• Media Players (Windows Media, VLC)
• Microsoft Office 2019
• Processing
• Scratch 2
• SketchBook Pro 2016
• SketchUp 2021
• Solidworks 2021
• Unity

Mac Software

• Adobe Creative Cloud 2021
• Analog Lab (Located in Audio Suite only)
• Audacity
• AutoDesk 2020 (AutoCAD 2019, Maya 2022)
• Camtasia 2021
• EndNote X9
• Epson Scan (Digitization Workstation)
• Elgato Video Capture (Digitization Workstation)
• Final Cut Pro (with Compressor and Motion)
• Fusion 360
• Google Earth Pro
• Handbrake
• iMovie
• Internet Browsers (Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari)
• Logic Pro X(Located in Audio Suite only)
• Media Players (iTunes, Quicktime, VLC)
• Microsoft Office 2019
• Native Instruments (Located in Audio Suite only)
• Numbers
• Pages
• SketchUp 2021 (Sketchup, Layout, Style Builder)
• Wacom

24/5 Area Computer Lab

This is a mini-computer lab with 8 computers, Windows based.

Windows Software

• 7-Zip
• Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Alertus
• Anaconda
• BlueJ
• EndNote 20
• ETS Online Testing Browser
• Google Earth Pro
• GRETL 2021B
• Internet Browsers (Internet Explorer, Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome)
• JASP
• Kaltura
• Capture
• Maple 2021
• Media Players (Windows Media, VLC)
• Microsoft Office 2019
• Microsoft PowerBi
• MySQL Workbench
• Pearson OM Explorer, POM QMv5, Simquick
• R 4.1.0 (with RStudio 1.4.1717)
• Sage 2018
• SAS 9.4 TS1M7
• SPSS 26 (with AMOS 26)
• Stata 17
• Tableau 2021.2
• Tableau Prep 2021.2.1
• Zoom
• Zotero

Laptop Check Out

UTC Library offers two types of laptops for check out: HPs and Chromebooks. These are available at the 1st floor Check Out Desk for current UTC students, faculty, and staff with a valid MOCS card.

•  7-Zip
• Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
• Alertus
• Anaconda
• BlueJ EndNote 20
• ETS Online Testing Browser
• Google Earth Pro
• GRETL 2021B
• Internet Browsers (Internet Explorer, Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome)
• JASP
• Kaltura
• Capture
• Maple 2021
• Media Players (Windows Media, VLC)
• Microsoft Office 2019
• Microsoft PowerBi
• MySQL Workbench
• Pearson OM Explorer, POM QMv5, Simquick
• R 4.0.2 Revised (with R Studio 1.3.959)
• Sage 2018
• SAS 9.4 TS1M7
• SPSS 26 (with AMOS 26)
• Stata 17
• Tableau 2021.2
• Tableau Prep 2021.2.1
• Zoom
• Zotero

Adaptive Technology

UTC Library, in coordination with the Disability Resource Center, offers a dedicated space for adaptive technology. Resources available in the room, Library 206, are:

• 3 Windows desktops
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking (On the computer labeled LIB-DRC-2002)
• Echo Desktop
• Optelec (CCTV) printed material magnifier
• JAWS speech synthesizer
• Kurzweil 1000/3000 
• ZoomText screen magnification program
• ZoomText keyboard 

Headphones may be checked out at the Information Commons Desk on the second Floor

Additional Software on these desktops include:

• 7-Zip
• Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
• Alertus
• Anaconda
• BlueJ EndNote 20
• ETS Online Testing Browser
• Google Earth Pro
• GRETL 2021B
• Internet Browsers (Internet Explorer, Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome)
• JASP
• Kaltura
• Capture
• Maple 2021
• Media Players (Windows Media, VLC)
• Microsoft Office 2019
• Microsoft PowerBi
• MySQL Workbench
• Pearson OM Explorer, POM QMv5, Simquick
• R 4.0.2 Revised (with R Studio 1.3.959)
• Sage 2018
• SAS 9.4 TS1M7
• SPSS 26 (with AMOS 26)
• Stata 17
• Tableau 2021.2
• Tableau Prep 2021.2.1
• Zoom
• Zotero

Quick Look Ups

There are several Quick Look Up computers providing limited internet access and printing capabilities on the first and second floor of the library.

Important Notice about Saving Files

We do not store patron files on our desktops or laptops. Patron files inadvertently saved to library computers will disappear upon logging off. Library users have the following options for saving files: UTC MocsNet account, USB flash storage device, or a personal email account (mail an attachment to yourself).