Library Technology

Laptop computer, pencil, and paper sit on top of a deskAll library computers have the following:

  • USB ports (Windows laptops have USB-C; MacBooks, Chromebooks, and library desktops have USB 2.0)
  • Microsoft Office (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
  • Other Windows and Mac built-in assistive technology (i.e. screen magnification, color adaptations, etc.)

Take-Home Technology

The following items are available to take home from the library. These items are available for current GCC students while enrolled in a course with library cards in good standing. Students can pick up technology one week before classes start.

Type of Equipment Checkout Period
Chromebook Length of the semester More information
Windows Laptop Length of the semester More information
MacBooks (very limited supply) Length of the semester More information
Wi-Fi Hotspot Length of the semester More information
Computer Mouse Length of the semester Ask at the front desk
Digital SLR Camera 14 days More information
External DVD Player Length of the semester More information
Graphing Calculator Length of the semester More information
HDMI Cable & USB 3.1 to USB C Adaptor Length of the semester Ask at the front desk
Mobile Projector 7 days More information
Noise-Cancelling Headphones Length of the semester More information
Voice Recorder Length of the semester More information
Webcam Length of the semester More information
White Noise Machine Length of the semester More information

In-Library Technology

Free printing and wireless internet access is available throughout the library. Specially trained technology assistants are available at the front desk to help you. All library desktops have:

  • Connection to the public printer for single or double-sided printing
  • Internet access
  • USB ports (laptops have USB-C, desktops have USB 2.0)
  • Microsoft Office (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
  • Other Windows and Mac built-in assistive technology (i.e. screen magnification, color adaptations, etc.)
Type of equipment Location Additional information
Windows Desktop Computers Solarium, lobby, study rooms, south end, and classroom All personal information is deleted from library desktop computers when they are restarted
Mac Desktop Computers Study rooms A and C; south end carrel; classroom Personal information is deleted from Macs once per month
Scanning Station Lobby You can create searchable and text to speech compatible OCR enabled PDFs
Flatbed Scanners Study rooms A and C; south end carrel; classroom We can show you how to use one, just ask for help at the front desk
DVD and VHS Viewing Station Rolling cart in the study rooms You can also watch DVDs on any library computer
Headphones Ask at the front desk In-library use only
iPhone, USB C, and microUSB chargers Ask at the front desk In-library use only
Computer Mouse Ask at the front desk In-library use only