Computer Resources
Computer Stations: A UT EID is required to access one of the 150 Windows workstations, located on the entry level of PCL. These workstations provide users with access to the Internet and online library resources, as well as to Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, CS5. Use of these stations is subject to the UT Libraries' Computer and Network Use Policy.
Software Available
The following applications are available on PCL workstations:
- Acland Human Anatomy
- Adobe CS5 (including Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Adobe Digital Editions
- Adobe LiveCycle ES2
- ArcGIS
- Bing Maps 3D
- Eclipse
- Internet Explorer
- Internet Explorer (64-bit)
- iTunes
- LabVIEW MathScript
- MatLab
- MiKTeX
- Mozilla Firefox
- MS Office 2010 (Access, Excel, Groove, InfoPath, OneNote)
- MS Office 2010 (PowerPoint, Publisher, SharePoint, Word)
- Quicktime
- Real Player
- SSH Secure Shell
- Epson Scan and ABBYY Fine Reader 6.0 Sprint Plus on the scanning stations only
Scanners
Epson GT-15000 and GT-20000 scanners are attached to stations 212, 213, 214, 219, 220 and 221, which are located in the Reference Room (PCL 2.200). These stations are not available via the Waiting List reservation system and scanning has priority. Consult staff if the scanning stations are all in use, but are not being used for scanning. We also have two KIC scanners in the Periodicals Room (PCL 2.400) that can scan text very rapidly.
Video Tutorial: Using a Scanner @ PCL (Pretty Darn Quick)
Waiting List
Use the Waiting List during peak demand for assignment to the first available workstation. Sign in with your EID and then walk to one of the Waiting List display panels to watch for your assignment. Our workstations are numbered and located in the Lobby and Reference Room. Once assigned, you will have five minutes to claim your station.
Video Tutorial: Using a Computer @ PCL (Pretty Darn Quick)
Computer Help Desk
The Computer Help Desk (CHD) is located inside the Reference Room (PCL 2.200). Staff members troubleshoot computer problems, assist with accessing the PCL's wireless network, and help with printing issues.
The Computer Help Desk also contains a collection of CD-ROMs and book-related DVDs. These items are listed in the Library Catalog with the location "Computer Help Desk PCL 2.200." Ask a Computer Help Desk staff member to retrieve these materials.
File Recovery Site
If you have saved documents to the desktop of one of our workstations and the station is occupied, use the File Recovery Site to gain remote access to the station to re-claim your document. Log in to the site with your EID and enter the number of the workstation.
