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Computers | Printers/Copying | Alumni | Community Users

The library has:

· Student Computer Bank with 24 PCs for database searching, web browsing, and word processing.
 

•  These computers are loaded with softwares such as Microsoft Office 2007, Adobe Acrobat 7, Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 3.0, Itunes and Quicktimes, SPSS 16, Picasa 2, Google Earth, Symantec Antivirus, RealPlayer 11, etc.
   

· Student Super Station located across from the Reference desk includes:

o 1 Mac and 1 PC both loaded with extra software including the full Adobe Creative Suite 3 (Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash professional, Illustrator and more)

o An Epson 2500 scanner – turn your paper documents into PDF’s and your photos into JPEGs, TIFFs & GIFs

o The Scanpro Microfilm/Fiche digital scanner – for viewing and scanning microfilm and fiche

o The Cone of Silence – attached to the Mac for the ideal listening experience without having to worry about bothering other patrons

· Mac under the stairs - A multi-media workstation loaded with extra software including the full Adobe Creative Suite 3 (Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash professional, Illustrator and more), Final Cut Studio 2 and equipped with a Cone of Silence.

· 8 additional PCs on the first floor for database searching, web browsing, and word processing.

· 8 additional PCs on the Mezzanine and 2^nd floor for database searching, web browsing, and word processing.

· Network connections and WiFi for laptops are available throughout the library

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PRINTING/COPYING/SCANNING

The library has:

· Rosenkrantz and Guildenstern – 2 All in One machines for printing copying and scanning

· Earnie – A LaserJet B & W printer which is especially fast for printing PDF documents

Where are they located?

· Rosenkrantz – as you approach the Student Computer Bank it is on your left

· Earnie - as you approach the Student Computer Bank it is on your right

· Guildenstern – across from the circulation desk

How does it work?

· PRINTING:

o All computers will print to all 3 printers : Rosenkrantz, Earnie or Guildenstern

o Students, Faculty and Staff are given $30 per semester in their printing account. Each time you print you are prompted to enter your MyWhittier username and password and your charges are automatically deducted from your account. B&W prints are .10/page; COLOR prints are .25/page. (Save paper and money by choosing to print double sided)

o Want to print in color? Choose the printer named Guildenstern. In printer Properties pick the Quality Tab and then choose Color.

o Want to print from your PC laptop? This will involve having a small piece of software downloaded onto your computer. Ask at the Circulation desk if you are interested.

· COPYING:

o Both Rosenkrantz and Guildentstern can be used as walk up copiers.

o You will need to swipe your Whittier ID in order to access your account. Charges are automatically deducted from your account every time you copy. B&W prints are .10/page; COLOR prints are .25/page.

· SCANNING:

o Both Rosenkrantz and Guildentstern can be used for Scanning. You can scan documents or photos and have them emailed to any email account.

o The Student Super Station has an Epson 2500 digital scanner. Files are scanned directly to the PC. Using this scanner will give you more control over the finished project. For Example: you can scan photos and then edit them directly with Photoshop. If you need to manipulate the file after you have scanned it, you should use this scanner PC combination.

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MICROFILM SCANNER

Located at the Student Super Station (across from the Reference Desk) is the Scanpro Microfilm/Fiche digital scanner.

Microfilm cabinets containing the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Whittier Daily News, Quaker Campus, some journals, Government documents on microfilm or fiche, and other specialized items, are located behind the stairwell on the main floor.

ALUMNI

Alumni can obtain a username and password at IT services, located on the ground floor of the Library building, which will allow them to use any of the computers in the library. Using this same username and password also allows for the printing privilege described above and laptop wireless internet access. (additional software need to be installed for wireless internet access)
 

COMMUNITY USERS

There are 8 computers available on the first floor for general use. There is a copy machine located on the southeast corner of the first floor of the library, Black and White copy is .10 per page, cash only.
 

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