Computer Equipment & Technology

Saving Your Work

The best way to save your work in the library is to save files to your space on the U: drive. Files saved to the U: drive can be accessed from any computer on campus.

To save files to the U: drive, go to Save As, My Computer, and select your U: drive. The U: drive can also be accessed from http://my.alfred.edu (look for the link in upper left-hand corner to My U:Drive). Use your Alfred username and password to login.

Another option is to send documents to yourself via email attachment.

Finally, you can use USB flash drives on most of the library's computers (some of the library's computers will accept only non-U3 flash drives).

Please note that all work is erased from laptops when they are returned to the front desk.

Desktop Computers

Desktop computers are available in the following locations:

• In the learning commons on the first floor (8 computers).
• In the computer lab on the first floor (16 dual-boot Macs which can be used in Windows or Mac mode).
• In the 24-hour study room on the ground floor (12 computers).
• Scattered through Herrick are four 'look-up' computers that can be used to access the online catalog. One is located on the ground floor, one on the first floor, and two on the second floor.

Laptops

Herrick lends laptop computers for two-hour in-library use. Laptops are available at the front desk during the hours when the library is open.

Alfred's Information Technology Services (ITS) Equipment Lending Program, on the 3rd floor of Perlman Hall, lends laptops that can be used anywhere on campus.

Kurzweil Workstation

A Kurzweil workstation, including Kurzweil 3000 software and a compatible scanner, is available on the first floor of Herrick Library. Kurzweil 3000 is an scanning and reading program for people who are visually impaired or have reading or learning difficulties. Herrick offers this service in cooperation with the Special Academic Services. Persons with questions regarding the Kurzweil workstations, or other services for students with disabilities, can contact the office of Special Academic Services at 607-871-2148. Funding for the Kurzweil workstation was provided by The Margaret L. Wendt Foundation.

Wireless Internet Access

Wireless Internet access is available throughout Herrick. Bring your own laptop and use Herrick's wireless connection. You can print from your personal laptop to the laserjet printer in the learning commons on the first floor.

Printers

Public printers are available in the learning commons on the first floor, in the computer lab on the first floor, and in the 24-hour study room on the ground floor.

Color Printer

A color printer is available in the learning commons on the first floor. It can be used for small print jobs (no more than five copies). For large print jobs, a color photocopier is available in Office Services in Greene Hall on Main Street in Alfred.

Scanner

A scanner with a document feeder is available in the learning commons on the first floor.

Photocopiers

Two public photocopiers are available just inside the main entrance to the library, to the left of the front desk. Copies can be paid for with change, or with copy cards, which can be purchased at the front desk.

VCR / DVD Players

VCR and DVD players are available in the learning commons on the first floor. Headphones may be checked out at the front desk or you may use your own.

Cassette Player

The library has a cassette player available for check-out at the front desk.

Microform Reader/Printer

A microfilm/microfiche reader is available on the ground floor, near the print periodicals. Copies and printouts can be paid for with change, or with copy cards, which can be purchased at the front desk.

Presentation Practice Room

The Seminar Room (106) on the first floor is available for practicing presentations. It's equipped with an LCD screen and laptops may be checked out at the front desk. For room availability, please see the online schedule.

ITS Digital Media Center

The Digital Media Center supports video production, sound production, graphic, and web design.

A video station features a video editing computer with Final Cut Studio, a 3CCD Digital Camera, and a studio-lit chromakey (green screen) background.

The sound production station includes a studio condenser microphone, and a recording/editing computer equipped with Apple’s Soundtrack Pro.

Also available are two graphic/web design stations featuring Adobe CS3 Design Edition (InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, and more), flatbed scanners, and a film/slide scanner.

The Digital Media Center is located next to the ITS HelpDesk on the lower level of Herrick Library, and is open to students, faculty, and staff from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Equipment Lending

Located on the 3rd floor of Perlman Hall, Equipment lending has laptops (PC and Mac), digital projectors, digital cameras, camcorders, projection screens, and overhead projectors for short-term use. The lending program is free to students, staff, and faculty members. Laptops may be taken out for one week, cameras for three days, and projectors for one day. Call 607-871-3009 or email itfasel@alfred.edu to make a reservation.

Need Help?

If you need help with library equipment, please ask at the library's front desk. If library staff are unable to help you, or if you need help with personal equipment, please contact the ITS Helpdesk on the ground floor.

Help is available in person, by phone at 607-871-2222, or by email at helpdesk@alfred.edu. The Helpdesk is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.