Computers in the Library

Technology Resources Overview

In the Library (Goodman Center), you'll find computer workstations (PC and Mac), copiers and scanners on the 4th, 5th, and 6th floors. Explore the Art Resources Lab (ARL) for specialized photographic equipment on the 6th floor in the MakerMinds Space.

What is here for you?

Printers, Copiers and Scanners

Four pay-for-print printers are located on the 6th floor of the Library (Goodman Center, Room E620) and are available until 15 minutes before closing time.
Copiers and scanners are located on the 4th, 5th and 6th floors.
Refer to the Library Hours page for our complete schedule.
For more information about printing procedures, costs, and troubleshooting tips visit Peripheral Equipment.

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4th floor: E436 - Periodicals Reading Room, E404 Mac Lounge

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, E509 PC and E539 Mac Computers

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

6 iMac workstations
Epson flatbed scanners
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)

6th floor: E601 PC lab, and E620 Lab / Open Studio space

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

4 Pay-for-Print printers & Print Release stations
16 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
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

Every fall semester, we refresh our software collection after re-imaging all student computers. Software is available on specific 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.

(Personal software may not be loaded onto the Library's computers.) You can find additional information about copiers and scanners on the Peripheral Equipment page.

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PC software suite

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

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 E509 (limited number in first row) and 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

Mac software suite

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
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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
Mail
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

Specialized Equipment

Specialized equipment for artwork enlargement and projection, and basic photography lighting setup is available in the Art Resources Lab (ARL) in the MakerMinds space on the 6th floor. For further details, check out the MakerMinds page. This includes:

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

WIFI Connections

WIFI connections are through the FITAIR wireless network on all floors. Only FIT community devices can connect through the FITAIR wireless network.

Campus Pay Kiosk

Access the pay-for-print system, make copies, and utilize PrintFX services by adding funds to your FIT ID card. Add cash (bills only, no coins) or use a credit/debit card at one of the college's Campus Pay Kiosks located in:

Library 5th floor, Goodman Center
Feldman Center, Room CC1
Pomerantz Center, Room D529A (PrintFX)
Dubinsky Center, Dining Hall

Make an online deposit on the eAccounts portal or use the Transact eAccounts mobile app. For more special details about making a deposit to your account visit the Peripheral Equipment page.

Assistive Technology

Two assistive technology (FIT-ABLE) 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 Library Hours.

Other open computer labs on campus:

Computer Commons, located in rooms CC15 and CC15A, Feldman Center (basement)
Peter G. Scotese CAD/COM Facility, room C220, Feldman Center

For more details about hours of operation, equipment, etc. visit the Information Technology website.

Student Printing Overview

Print from any student workstation by choosing PFP_B&W or PFP_COLOR printer from the printer selection dropdown menu. Recommended: Save your file as a PDF and print from Adobe Acrobat.
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 6th floor (Goodman Center) or Computer Commons (CC15, Feldman Center).

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
prices are the same for both 8.5" x 11" and 11" x 17"

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 Center, Room D529A.

Assistance in the Labs

Our computer labs are staffed by student lab monitors during most of the Library's open hours.

Lab monitors are able to help with basic hardware and software issues, printing, basic troubleshooting 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