Computers in the Library
Technology Resources Overview
- In the Library - Goodman ("E") building, you'll find computer workstations, printers,
copiers, and scanners on the 4th, 5th, and 6th floors.
- For more details, refer to the Hardware by Floor section
- You can find additional information about copiers and scanners on Peripheral Equipment page
- Specialized equipment for artwork enlargement and projection, and basic photography lighting setup is available in MakerMinds space. For further details, check out the MakerMinds page
- You can connect wirelessly on all floors. Just note that FIT community devices can only connect through the FITAIR wireless network -- check out the instructions to get connected.
- Personal software may not be loaded onto the Library's computers
- By adding funds to your FIT ID card, you can access the Pay-for-Print system, makes copies, and utilize PrintFX services
- Lab Monitors are here to help for most of the Library's opening hours, offering assistance and basic troubleshooting.
- Two assistive technology - FITABLE stations are available for use in the Library
Hours
The Library's Computer Labs are open during regular Library hours. For specific floor-by-floor hours, holiday closings and exceptions, visit the Library Hours page.
Other open computer labs on campus:
- The Computer Commons - rooms CC15 and CC15A located in the Feldman Center basement
- The Peter G. Scotese CAD/COM Facility - 6 classrooms used for classes and as Open Labs when classes are not in session are located on the 2nd floor of Feldman Center; To enter go through C220
For more details about hours of operation, equipment, etc. visit FIT IT website
Student Printing Overview
- Print from any student workstation by choosing PFP_B&W or PFP_COLOR printer from the Printer selection dropdown menu.
- Charges apply at all Print Release Stations (check Pricing below)
- Use your FIT ID to add value and pay from your printing account (Fashion Express).
- You can release and pick up your prints from any Print-Release-Station:
- Library 5th and 6th fl, Goodman Resources Center.
- Computer Commons in CC15, basement of the Feldman Center.
Adding money to your account. You may add funds to your account by:
- Making an online deposit on eAccounts portal
- Refer to our step-by-step instructions on how to add money online
- Or add cash (bills only, no coins) at one of the four college's Campus Pay Kiosks located in:
- 5th floor Library lobby
- Basement of the Feldman building in CC15
- outside PrintFx in Pomerantz, D529A
- Dining Hall, first floor of Dubinsky Student Center
For more details about making deposit to your account visit Peripheral Equipment page
Paper Size and Finish:
- To print in Black and White select PFP_B&W from the available printers dropdown
- To print in Color select PFP_COLOR from the available printers dropdown
- Two paper sizes are available in the Labs: US Letter (8 1/2 x 11") and Ledger/Tabloid (11 x 17")
Pricing:
- Black and White laser printing is $0.10
- Color laser printing is $0.90 per page
- Same price for 8.5x11" and 11x17"
Library Printing Locations
- 5th Floor: Two Pay-for-Print Printers are located in E539 and available until 15 minutes before closing time.
- 6th Floor: Two Pay-for-Print Printers are located in E620 and are available until
15 minutes before closing time.
Refer to the Library's Hours page for our complete schedule
For more information about printing procedures, costs, and troubleshooting tips visit Peripheral Equipment page
Professional Quality Printing at PrintFX
Professional quality digital printing services, fabric and specialty media printing, and fabrication services such as laser cutting and engraving, vinyl cutting, and 3D printing are available at PrintFX / FabLab in Pomerantz, 5th floor, D529A.
Assistance in the Labs
Our Computer Labs are staffed by Student Lab Monitors for most of the Library's open hours.
- Lab Monitors are here to help with basic hardware and software issues, printing, and other lab functions.
- Lab Monitors should not be expected to provide in depth assistance with projects, or advanced tutoring for applications. For these services please contact Academic Skills Tutoring Center
Applying for Lab Monitor Positions:
Refer to IT's Student Employment Opportunities page for more information.
Other Employment Opportunities:
- More information about other jobs, internships and volunteering opportunities in the Library
- For other employment opportunities on and off campus visit Career Services
- Information related to International Student employment is provided by International Student Services
Hardware and Software in the Library
Hardware by Floor
Periodicals Reading Room - E436
- 3 Mac workstations
- 1 PC workstation with a microfilm scanner
- 2 OneSearch stations (library online catalog)
- 1 Photocopy machine
- Copier produces both - B&W and Color copies - 2 BookScan stations
E404 Mac Lounge
- 10 Macs in E404 Mac Lounge
- 4 Macs in the hallway alcove
5th Floor Lobby
- 1 Campus Pay Kiosk for adding cash to the Printing Account
- 2 Assistive technology stations with scanners (one PC and one Mac)
E539 - Main Reading Room, Mac Lab
- 15 iMac workstations
- Epson flatbed scanners
- 2 Pay-for-Print printers and Print Release stations
- 1 mobile charging station
- 1 Photocopy machine - located next to the lab monitor desk near the entrance
- Copier produces both - B&W and Color copies - 3 BookScan stations
E509 - PC Lab (used as an open lab when no classes are scheduled)
- 27 PC Dell Precision towers
- 1 PC teacher station
- 1 smart board projector
- 2 Epson flatbed scanners (at workstations 8, 9)
E601 - Library Information Literacy Classroom (used as an open lab when no classes are scheduled; please see the display outside E601 for class schedule)
- 25 PC workstations
- 1 PC teacher station
- 1 LCD projector
E620 - Computer Lab
- 10 iMac workstations
- 34 PC workstations
- 1 Info Kiosk
- 1 mobile charging station
- 1 BookScan station
- 1 Photocopy machine
- Copier produces both - B&W and Color copies - 2 Pay-for-Print printers & Print Release stations
- 5 Flatbed Scanners (PC workstations 30, 32, and Mac's m05, m09, m10 XL)
- 3 Wacom Cintiq displays (2 attached to PCs and 1 to Mac)
- 1 Cricut cutter (provide your own accessories)
MakerMinds space is also located on the 6th floor, see below for details
MakerMinds
- MakerMinds - located on the 6th floor of the library and is equipped with:
- basic photography setup used for small to mid size object photography
- projectors used for artwork enlargement
- copy stand for oversized artwork documentation by photography
- trimming area
Software on Student Workstations
Our Open Computer Labs across campus come with a standard set of software. While classrooms might have extra software for specific courses, you won't find them in the open labs.
Arduino IDE / TBD - software is available on the 6th floor, room E601, on workstations numbered 2 - 10 and 26. Arduino also has a web based application.
AccuMark 14.0
Adobe CC:
- Acrobat DC
- After Effects 2021
- Animate 2021
- Audition 2021
- Bridge 2021
- Character Animator 2021
- Creative Cloud
- Dimension
- Dreamweaver 2021
- Illustrator 2021
- InCopy 2021
- InDesign 2021
- Lightroom Classic
- Media Encoder 2021
- Photoshop 2021
- Prelude 2021
- Premiere Pro 2021
- Premiere Rush
Arduino software is available on the 6th floor, room E601, on workstations numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 (two rows of computers at the front of the room)
Autodesk:
- 3ds Max 2022
- AutoCAD 2022 - English
- Revit 2022
- Revit Schemas 2022
Browsers:
- Firefox
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Edge
JDA:
- Allocation MFC - E509, E601 and E620
- Enterprice Planning - E509 and E601
Lectra:
- Kaledo -- Knit, Print, Style, Weave, DesignContent
- Modaris V7R2
Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019
NedGraphics Red Version 18 : Only in CC15A (Feldman basement) Open Lab
- Catalog Creator
- Jaquard
- Printing Suite
- Storyboard and Cataloguing Pro
- Texcelle
- True Coloring
OIV (Offline Image Viewer) | Artstor
Rhino 3D v7
- Note: VRAY rendering plug-in is not available on Library's computers due to licensing.
VLC Media Player
Wacom Tablet drivers
ZBrush 2018
Zotero
Adobe:
- Acrobat DC
- After Effects 2021
- Animate 2021
- Audition 2021
- Bridge 2021
- Character Animator 2021
- Creative Cloud
- Dreamweaver 2021
- Illustrator 2021
- InCopy 2021
- InDesign 2021
- Lightroom CC
- Lightroom Classic
- Media Encoder 2021
- Photoshop 2021
- Prelude 2021
- Premiere Pro 2021
- Premiere Rush
- XD
Browsers:
- Firefox
- Google Chrome
- Safari
Maxon:
- Cinema 4D R22
Microsoft:
- Excel
- OneNote
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- Word
Native Mac OS Applications:
- Automator
- Books
- Calculator
- Calendar
- Chess
- Contacts
- Dashboard
- Dictionary
- DVD Player
- Evernote
- FaceTime
- Font Book
- GarageBand
- Image Capture - use with Epson Scanners
- iMovie
- iTunes
- Keynote
- Launchpad
- Maps
- Messages
- Mission Control
- Notes
- Numbers
- Pages
- Photo Booth
- Photos
- Preview
- QuickTime Player
- Reminders
- Safari
- Stickies
- TextEdit
- Time Machine
VLC Media Player
Wacom Tablet drivers
Related Links
- Up-to-date campus-wide technology and systems related information can be found on Information Technology website
- Information Technology Guide for Students
- Academic Skills Tutoring Center for help with software, and academic subjects.
last updated: 2/29/24