All library computers have the following:
- USB ports (Windows laptops have USB-C; Macs, 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.
Type of Equipment | Checkout Period | |
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Windows Laptop | Length of the semester | More information |
Chromebook | Length of the semester | More information |
MacBook Pro | Length of the semester | More information |
WiFi Hotspot | Length of the semester | More information |
Webcam | Length of the semester | More information |
Digital SLR Camera | 14 days | More information |
Mobile Projector | 7 days | More information |
Graphing Calculator | Length of the semester | More information |
Voice Recorder | Length of the semester | More information |
External DVD Player | Length of the semester | More information |
HDMI Cable & USB 3.1 to USB C Adaptor | Length of the semester | Ask at the front desk |
Computer Mouse | Length of the semester | Ask at the front desk |
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 |
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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 |