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Library Computers
Library computers are provided primarily for uses which support education and learning at SRJC.
This includes doing research for class work, preparing and printing
class papers, reports and projects, using class web pages and discussion
forums, e-mailing instructors and other class members, and other related activities.
NOTE: Although the SRJC libraries have computers, the libraries are not computer labs, and they have no on-site technical support staff who can teach you how to use the software or troubleshoot computer or network problems. Library staff will try to answer basic questions related to web browsers and to Microsoft Word software, but if you need more detailed instruction in how to use software, please use one of the many computer labs on campus where there are lab aides who are trained to help you with software questions.
Library computer users are bound by the SRJC
Acceptable Use Policy for Instructional Computers.
Doyle Library Computers || Mahoney Library Computers
Doyle Library
The Doyle Library offers computer workstations throughout the building for uses related to education and learning at SRJC. Doyle Library computers do NOT have floppy drives. For best results, save your documents to a USB "flash drive" (also known as a "jump drive" or a "thumb drive"). Flash drives are on sale in the SRJC bookstore and at many retail stores such as Circuit City, Office Depot, etc., and they're easy to use. If you can't use a flash drive on your home computer and you want to save your documents to a floppy disk instead, you may borrow a floppy drive from the Circulation Desk on the second floor, and connect it to the library computer you are using.
Each Doyle Library computer workstation has a white tape label with a code on it for that particular computer (for example: B02-34). You will need this code when you go to pick up webpages and other documents which you sent to the printer from that workstation.
Out of courtesy to other library users, please use headphones if you are viewing websites or using software which uses music or other sounds. Headphones can be checked out at the Periodicals Desk (second floor) or the Reserve Desk (fourth floor).
Basic Workstations || "Scholar" Workstations || Disability Workstations || Wireless Laptops
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Basic Workstations
- Location: Throughout the second, third and fourth floors.
- Purpose: Research or Document Preparation (Term papers, class assignments, etc.)
- Computer code on label begins with the letter "B" (e.g. B2-097)
- Software:
- Internet Explorer web browser
- Microsoft Office Suite:
- Access
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Publisher
- Word
- Adobe suite:
- Acrobat Professional
- Distiller
- Designer
- Reader
- Calculator
Disability Workstations
- Purpose: Research or Document Preparation
- Computer code on label begins with the letter "D"
- Software:
- Kurzweil 3000
- JAWS
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking
- ZoomText
- NaturalSoft free reader
- Calculator
- Internet Explorer web browser
- Firefox web browser
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Microsoft Office Publisher
- Special Requirements:
- Students must be trained by the SRJC Disability Resources Department to use this equipment and software . Go to the Disabilities Resources lab in Analy Village, Building C for training. Once you have been trained, you will be issued an ID card to present to Library staff.
- Students must provide their own headphones for disability workstations. The Disability Resources Department will tell you which kind to buy.
Wireless Laptop Computers
- Eligibility: SRJC students and staff whose library accounts are in good standing
- Location: Present current SRJC ID card to Circulation Desk (second floor)
- Purpose: Instruction-related research or document preparation from anywhere in the building (Includes Internet access.)
- Loan Period: 3 hours, inside library use only; must be returned 15 minutes before closing time.
- Renewals: If no one is waiting for a laptop, you can "renew" yours by bringing it back to the Circulation Desk and exchanging it for one with a fresh battery
- Overdue fine: $10/hour
- Responsibility: Borrower is solely responsible for the laptop during check out period, including damage, loss or theft.
- Replacement fee: $2,500.
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Mahoney Library
Computer Workstations || Disability Workstation || Wireless Laptops
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Computer Workstations
- Purpose: Research and course-related work. During busy periods when all computers are in use, Library staff may bump recreational users.
- Software:
- Internet Explorer web browser
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Microsoft Office Publisher
- Saving your documents: Only two computers have floppy drives; an external floppy drive may be checked out at the Circulation Desk and attached to a library computer
- Students are strongly encouraged to e-mail documents to themselves or to use a USB storage device such as a flash drive (sold in the Petaluma campus bookstore).
Disability Workstation (One available)
- Purpose: Course-related Research or Document Preparation
- Software:
- Kurzweil 3000
- JAWS
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking
- ZoomText
- NaturalSoft free reader
- Calculator
- Internet Explorer web browser
- Firefox web browser
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Microsoft Office Publisher
- Special Requirements:
- Students must be trained by the SRJC Disability Resources Department to use this equipment and software . Once you have been trained, you will be issued an ID card to present to Library staff
Wireless Laptop Computers
- Eligibility: Currently enrolled SRJC students and staff with current SRJC ID cards
- Purpose: Course-related research, class assignments or document preparation anywhere in the library building.
- Location: Present current SRJC ID card at Circulation Desk.
- Software:
- Internet Explorer web browser
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Microsoft Office Publisher
- Hardware: Laptops have either two batteries (longer battery life during the loan period) or one battery and a CD/DVD drive. Circulation Desk staff will provide whichever you want.
- Loan Period: 3 hours, inside library use only
- May be renewed if no one is waiting for laptop
- Overdue fine: $10/hour
- Responsibility: Borrower is solely responsible for the laptop during check out period, including damage, loss or theft.
- Replacement fee: $2,500.
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Consult SRJC's Acceptable Use Policy for Instructional Computing .
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