The library offers a full range of technology resources to support academic success. Open to everyone (campus community and public): Wi-Fi, in-library desktop computers, printing and scanning Limited to currently enrolled GCC students: Take-home items from our Technology Lending Library Explore our offerings below. In-Library Technology Wi-Fi, desktop computers, printing and scanning are available to the campus community and the public during our regular operating hours. Standard Desktop Computer Software and Features All library desktop computers include: Connection to our public printers High-speed internet access USB 2.0 ports Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Adobe Acrobat Reader Media players/readers for all programs used by GCC’s Moodle Read&Write Gold screen-reading and dictation software Built-in Windows and Mac assistive technology (screen magnification, color contrast adaptations, etc.) Type of Equipment Location Additional Information Windows Desktop Computers Solarium, lobby, study rooms, south end and classroom All personal data is automatically deleted when restarted Computers restart automatically after 15 minutes of inactivity Mac mini Desktop Computers Solarium and classroom Personal data is cleared from Macs once per month Scanning Station Lobby Create searchable, text-to-speech compatible, OCR-enabled PDFs Also fax, print, email or save to USB Headphones Front desk For in-library use only – Ask at the front desk iPhone, USB C and microUSB chargers Front desk For in-library use only – Ask at the front desk Printers Lobby and classroom Desktop printing is available to everyone Wireless printing from personal devices is available to GCC students only Technology Lending Library The items below are available to borrow from our Technology Lending Library. Borrowing Eligibility & Guidelines Available to currently enrolled GCC students with library accounts in good standing Devices can be picked up starting one week before classes begin A photo ID is required at check-out Review the Technology Lending Policy for borrowing guidelines Library Technology Delivery Policy Type of EquipmentCheckout PeriodDetailsAction Art TabletsLength of the semesterMore Info** Check-out available for current GCC students while enrolled in a course, with a library card in good standing and valid photo ID.**Borrowing Policies Returns: Art tablets must be returned in person to a library staff member during regular library hours. The borrower must remain present during the check-in process. Return the tablet with the charger and carrying case. DO NOT USE THE LIBRARY BOOK DROP. Save your work: Save all work to an external device, cloud service, or Google Docs. All documents are deleted when the art tablet is returned. Acceptable use: Use of the art tablet must follow the GCC Information Technology Department Acceptable Use Policy. Lost, damaged, or unreturned equipment: You may be billed up to $175 to cover the cost of replacing the art tablet and/or its accessories. An unpaid charge will result in a HOLD on your college account, which may affect registration, grades, transcripts, diplomas, and certificates until the Library account is satisfied. Borrower responsibility: You are responsible for the safety and care of the art tablet and its accessories from the time you check them out until they are returned. Do not leave the equipment unattended or in areas with extreme temperatures (hot or cold). The equipment is for the sole use of the student who checked it out. Do not lend the equipment to anyone, including family members, friends, or other students. Reserve Assistive KeyboardsLength of the semesterMore Info** Check-out available for current GCC students while enrolled in a course, with a library card in good standing and valid photo ID.**Borrowing Policies Returns: Assistive keyboards must be returned in person to a library staff member during regular library hours. The borrower must remain present during the check-in process. DO NOT USE THE LIBRARY BOOK DROP. Lost, damaged, or unreturned keyboards: You may be billed up to $40 to cover the cost of replacement. An unpaid charge will result in a HOLD on your college account, which may affect registration, grades, transcripts, diplomas, and certificates until the Library account is satisfied. Borrower responsibility: You are responsible for the safety and care of the keyboard from the time you check it out until it is returned. Do not leave the keyboard unattended or in areas with extreme temperatures (hot or cold). Do not lend the keyboard to anyone, including family members, friends, or other students. Reserve Assistive MiceLength of the semesterMore Info** Check-out available for current GCC students while enrolled in a course, with a library card in good standing and valid photo ID.**Borrowing Policies Returns: Assistive mice must be returned in person to a library staff member during regular library hours. The borrower must remain present during the check-in process. Return the mouse with the USB receiver (if applicable) and case. DO NOT USE THE LIBRARY BOOK DROP. Lost, damaged, or unreturned mice: You may be billed up to $25 for an upright mouse or $165 for a trackball mouse to cover the cost of replacement. An unpaid charge will result in a HOLD on your college account, which may affect registration, grades, transcripts, diplomas, and certificates until the library account is satisfied. Borrower responsibility: You are responsible for the safety and care of the mouse from the time you check it out until it is returned. Do not leave the mouse unattended or in areas with extreme temperatures (hot or cold). Do not lend the mouse to anyone, including family members, friends, or other students. Reserve ChromebooksLength of the semesterMore InfoPlease note that Chromebooks only have Chrome web browsing capability. Microsoft Office and Read & Write Gold are not available on Chromebooks. ** Check-out available for current GCC students while enrolled in a course, with a library card in good standing and valid photo ID.**Borrowing Policies Returns: Chromebooks must be returned in person to a library staff member during regular library hours with the charger and carrying case. The borrower must remain present during the check-in process. DO NOT USE THE LIBRARY BOOK DROP. Save your work: Save all work to an external device, cloud service, or Google Docs before returning the Chromebook. Acceptable use: Use of the Chromebook must follow the GCC Information Technology Department Acceptable Use Policy. Lost, damaged, or unreturned equipment: You may be billed up to $350 to cover the cost of replacing the Chromebook and/or its accessories. An unpaid charge will result in a HOLD on your college account, which may affect registration, grades, transcripts, diplomas, and certificates until the Library account is satisfied. Borrower responsibility: You are responsible for the safety and care of the Chromebook and its accessories from the time you check them out until they are returned. Do not leave the Chromebook unattended or in areas with extreme temperatures (hot or cold). Do not lend the Chromebook to anyone, including family members, friends, or other students. Reserve Computer MiceLength of the semesterAsk at front desk Digital SLR Cameras14 daysMore Info** Check-out available for current GCC students while enrolled in a course, with a library card in good standing and valid photo ID.**Borrowing Policies Returns: Cameras must be returned in person to a library staff member during regular library hours with the SD card, battery charger, MicroUSB cord, carrying case, camera strap, and lens. The borrower must remain present during the check-in process. DO NOT USE THE LIBRARY BOOK DROP. Save your work: Save or delete all work before returning the camera. Any work remaining on the camera at check-in will be deleted. Lost, damaged, or unreturned equipment: You may be billed up to $400 to cover the cost of replacing the camera and/or its accessories, including the SD card, battery charger, MicroUSB cord, carrying case, camera strap, or lens. An unpaid charge will result in a HOLD on your college account, which may affect registration, grades, transcripts, diplomas, and certificates until the Library account is satisfied. Borrower responsibility: You are responsible for the safety and care of the camera and its accessories from the time you check them out until they are returned. Do not leave the camera unattended or in areas with extreme temperatures (hot or cold). Do not lend the camera to anyone, including family members, friends, or other students. Reserve External DVD PlayersLength of the semesterMore Info** Check-out available for current GCC students while enrolled in a course, with a library card in good standing and valid photo ID.**Borrowing Policies Returns: External DVD players must be returned in person to a library staff member during regular library hours with the power and USB cords. The borrower must remain present during the check-in process. DO NOT USE THE LIBRARY BOOK DROP. Lost, damaged, or unreturned equipment: You may be billed up to $50 to cover the cost of replacing the external DVD player. An unpaid charge will result in a HOLD on your college account, which may affect registration, grades, transcripts, diplomas, and certificates until the Library account is satisfied. Borrower responsibility: You are responsible for the safety and care of the external DVD player from the time you check it out until it is returned. Do not leave the player unattended or in areas with extreme temperatures (hot or cold). Do not lend the player to anyone, including family members, friends, or other students. Reserve Graphing CalculatorsLength of the semesterMore Info** Check-out available for current GCC students while enrolled in a course, with a library card in good standing and valid photo ID.**Borrowing Policies Returns: Calculators must be returned in person to a library staff member during regular library hours with the battery. The borrower must remain present during the check-in process. DO NOT USE THE LIBRARY BOOK DROP. Lost, damaged, or unreturned equipment: You may be billed up to $150 to cover the cost of replacing the calculator. An unpaid charge will result in a HOLD on your college account, which may affect registration, grades, transcripts, diplomas, and certificates until the Library account is satisfied. Borrower responsibility: You are responsible for the safety and care of the calculator from the time you check it out until it is returned. Do not leave the calculator unattended or in areas with extreme temperatures (hot or cold). Do not lend the calculator to anyone, including family members, friends, or other students. Reserve HDMI Cable & USB 3.1 to USB C AdaptorsLength of the semesterAsk at front desk MacBook ProsLength of the semesterMore InfoLimited supply! ** Check-out available for current GCC students while enrolled in a course, with a library card in good standing and valid photo ID.**Borrowing Policies Returns: MacBook Pros must be returned in person to a library staff member during regular library hours with the charger and carrying case. The borrower must remain present during the check-in process. DO NOT USE THE LIBRARY BOOK DROP. Save your work: Save all work to an external device, cloud service, or Google Docs. All documents are deleted when the MacBook Pro is returned. Acceptable use: Use of the MacBook Pro must follow the GCC Information Technology Department Acceptable Use Policy. Lost, damaged, or unreturned equipment: You may be billed up to $2,500 to cover the cost of replacing the MacBook Pro and/or its accessories. An unpaid charge will result in a HOLD on your college account, which may affect registration, grades, transcripts, diplomas, and certificates until the Library account is satisfied. Borrower responsibility: You are responsible for the safety and care of the MacBook Pro and its accessories from the time you check them out until they are returned. Do not leave the MacBook Pro unattended or in areas with extreme temperatures (hot or cold). The equipment is for the sole use of the student who checked it out. Do not lend the equipment to anyone, including family members, friends, or other students. Reserve Mobile Projector7 daysMore Info** Check-out available for current GCC students while enrolled in a course, with a library card in good standing and valid photo ID.**Borrowing Policies Returns: Projectors must be returned in person to a library staff member during regular library hours with the remote, tripod, VGA cables, power adapter, A/V cable, and carrying case. The borrower must remain present during the check-in process. DO NOT USE THE LIBRARY BOOK DROP. Lost, damaged, or unreturned equipment: You may be billed up to $140 to cover the cost of replacing the projector and/or its accessories. An unpaid charge will result in a HOLD on your college account, which may affect registration, grades, transcripts, diplomas, and certificates until the Library account is satisfied. Borrower responsibility: You are responsible for the safety and care of the projector and its accessories from the time you check them out until they are returned. Do not leave the projector unattended or in areas with extreme temperatures (hot or cold). Do not lend the projector to anyone, including family members, friends, or other students. Reserve Noise-Cancelling HeadphonesLength of the semesterMore Info** Check-out available for current GCC students while enrolled in a course, with a library card in good standing and valid photo ID.**Borrowing Policies Returns: Noise-cancelling headphones must be returned in person to a library staff member during regular library hours. The borrower must remain present during the check-in process. DO NOT USE THE LIBRARY BOOK DROP. Lost, damaged, or unreturned equipment: You may be billed up to $100 to cover the cost of replacing the noise-cancelling headphones. An unpaid charge will result in a HOLD on your college account, which may affect registration, grades, transcripts, diplomas, and certificates until the library account is satisfied. Borrower responsibility: You are responsible for the safety and care of the noise-cancelling headphones from the time you check them out until they are returned. Do not leave the headphones unattended or in areas with extreme temperatures (hot or cold). Do not lend the headphones to anyone, including family members, friends, or other students. Reserve Voice RecordersLength of the semesterMore Info** Check-out available for current GCC students while enrolled in a course, with a library card in good standing and valid photo ID.**Borrowing Policies Returns: Voice recorders must be returned in person to a library staff member during regular library hours. The borrower must remain present during the check-in process. Return the recorder with the battery and carrying case. DO NOT USE THE LIBRARY BOOK DROP. Lost, damaged, or unreturned equipment: You may be billed up to $50 to cover the cost of replacing the voice recorder. An unpaid charge will result in a HOLD on your college account, which may affect registration, grades, transcripts, diplomas, and certificates until the Library account is satisfied. Borrower responsibility: You are responsible for the safety and care of the voice recorder from the time you check it out until it is returned. Do not leave the recorder unattended or in areas with extreme temperatures (hot or cold). Do not lend the recorder to anyone, including family members, friends, or other students. Reserve WebcamsLength of the semesterMore Info** Check-out available for current GCC students while enrolled in a course, with a library card in good standing and valid photo ID.**Borrowing Policies Returns: Webcams must be returned in person to a library staff member during regular library hours with the carrying case. The borrower must remain present during the check-in process. DO NOT USE THE LIBRARY BOOK DROP. Lost, damaged, or unreturned equipment: You may be billed up to $150 to cover the cost of replacing the webcam. An unpaid charge will result in a HOLD on your college account, which may affect registration, grades, transcripts, diplomas, and certificates until the Library account is satisfied. Borrower responsibility: You are responsible for the safety and care of the webcam and its accessories from the time you check them out until they are returned. Do not leave the webcam unattended or in areas with extreme temperatures (hot or cold). Do not lend the webcam to anyone, including family members, friends, or other students. Reserve White Noise MachinesLength of the semesterMore Info** Check-out available for current GCC students while enrolled in a course, with a library card in good standing and valid photo ID.**Borrowing Policies Returns: White noise machines must be returned in person to a library staff member during regular library hours. The borrower must remain present during the check-in process. DO NOT USE THE LIBRARY BOOK DROP. Lost, damaged, tampered with, or unreturned equipment: You may be billed up to $40 to cover the cost of replacing the white noise machine. An unpaid charge will result in a HOLD on your college account, which may affect registration, grades, transcripts, diplomas, and certificates until the Library account is satisfied. Borrower responsibility: You are responsible for the safety and care of the white noise machine from the time you check it out until it is returned. Do not leave the machine unattended or in areas with extreme temperatures (hot or cold). Do not lend the machine to anyone, including family members, friends, or other students. Reserve Wi-Fi HotspotsLength of the semesterMore Info** Check-out available for current GCC students while enrolled in a course, with a library card in good standing and valid photo ID.**Borrowing Policies Returns: Hotspots must be returned in person to a library staff member during regular library hours with the charger and carrying case. The borrower must remain present during the check-in process. DO NOT USE THE LIBRARY BOOK DROP. Overdue hotspots: Hotspots that are not returned by the due date will be deactivated within 24 hours. Lost, damaged, or unreturned equipment: You may be billed up to $100 to cover the cost of replacing the hotspot and/or its accessories. An unpaid charge will result in a HOLD on your college account, which may affect registration, grades, transcripts, diplomas, and certificates until the Library account is satisfied. Borrower responsibility: You are responsible for the safety and care of the hotspot and its accessories from the time you check them out until they are returned. Do not leave the hotspot in areas with extreme temperatures (hot or cold). The hotspot is for the sole use of the student who checked it out. Do not lend the hotspot to anyone, including family members, friends, or other students. T-Mobile terms: Use of the hotspot is subject to T-Mobile's terms and conditions. Acceptable use: Use of the hotspot must follow the GCC Information Technology Department Acceptable Use Policy. Reserve Windows LaptopsLength of the semesterMore Info** Check-out available for current GCC students while enrolled in a course, with a library card in good standing and valid photo ID.**Borrowing Policies Returns: Windows laptops must be returned in person to a library staff member during regular library hours with the charger and carrying case. The borrower must remain present during the check-in process. DO NOT USE THE LIBRARY BOOK DROP. Save your work: Save all work to an external device, cloud service, or Google Docs. All documents will be deleted when the Windows laptop is returned. Acceptable use: Use of the Windows laptop must follow the GCC Information Technology Department Acceptable Use Policy. Lost, damaged, or unreturned equipment: You may be billed up to $1,000 to cover the cost of replacing the Windows laptop and/or its accessories. An unpaid charge will result in a HOLD on your college account, which may affect registration, grades, transcripts, diplomas, and certificates until the Library account is satisfied. Borrower responsibility: You are responsible for the safety and care of the Windows laptop and its accessories from the time you check them out until they are returned. Do not leave the laptop unattended or in areas with extreme temperatures (hot or cold). Do not lend the laptop to anyone, including family members, friends, or other students. Reserve