Computers in the Library

Technology Resources Overview

You will find computer workstations, printers and print release stations, copiers, and scanners distributed throughout the Library - Goodman building (E) - 4th, 5th and 6th floors:
- Check the Hardware by Floor section for more details
- More about copiers and scanners on Peripheral Equipment page
Specialized equipment for artwork enlargement and projection, and basic photography lighting setup is available in MakerMinds space. Find out more on MakerMinds page
Wireless connections are available on all floors
- Mobile devices used by FIT community can only connect through FITAIR wireless network - follow for instructions
Personal software may not be loaded onto the Library's computers
- Check the Open Labs Mac and PC software collection section
Adding funds to your ID card will allow you to use Pay-for-Print system, make copies and use PrintFX services
Lab Monitors are available during the most of Library's hours of operation to provide assistance and basic troubleshooting
Two assistive technology - FITABLE stations are available for use in the Library

Hours: Computer Labs in the Library are open during regular Library hours. For floor-by-floor hours of operation, holiday closings, and extended hours schedule during final weeks of semester, etc. please check Library Hours page.

Note: 4th and 5th floors close 15 minutes before Library closing time, 6th floor Lab operates under different schedule.

Other open computer labs on campus:

The Computer Commons - rooms CC15 and CC15A located in the Feldman Center basement
The Peter G. Scotese CAD/COM Facility - 6 classrooms used for classes and as Open Labs when classes are not in session are located on the 2nd floor of Feldman Center; To enter go through C220

For more details about hours of operation, equipment, etc. visit FIT IT website

Real-time Computer Availability Maps

Coming soon! During busy times of the semester, save some time by checking if a workstation is available in a computer lab of your choice.

Student Printing Overview

You can send prints to Pay-for-Print system from any student workstation by selecting PFP_B&W or PFP_COLOR printer from Printer selection dropdown menu.
There are charges for printing from all Print Release Stations in the College.
- Your FIT ID is used for adding value to and making payments from your printing account.
You can release and pick up your prints at any Print-Release-Station:
- Library 5th and 6th fl, Goodman Resources Ctr.
- Computer Commons in CC15, basement of the Feldman Ctr.

Adding money to your account. You may add funds to your account by:

Making an online deposit on eAccounts portal
- Refer to our step-by-step instructions on how to add money online
Or add cash (bills only, no coins) at one of the two college's PHiL stations located in:
- 5th floor Library lobby
- Basement of the Feldman building in CC15

For more details about making deposit to your account visit Peripheral Equipment page

Paper Size and Finish:

To print in Black and White select PFP_B&W from available printers dropdown
To print in Color select PFP_COLOR from available printers dropdown
Two paper sizes available in the Labs: US Letter (8 1/2 x 11") and Ledger/Tabloid (11 x 17")

Pricing:

Black and White laser printing is $0.10
Color laser printing is $0.90 per page
Same price for 8.5x11" and 11x17"

Library Printing Locations

5th Floor: Two Pay-for-Print Printers are located in E539 and available until 15 minutes before closing time.
6th Floor: Two Pay-for-Print Printers are located in E620 and are available until 15 minutes before closing time*.
*The 6th floor closes at 12midnight Monday-Thursday, and at 10pm Friday-Sunday during the Fall/Spring semesters

For more information about printing procedures, costs, and troubleshooting tips visit Peripheral Equipment page

Professional Quality Printing at PrintFX

Professional quality digital printing services, fabric and specialty media printing, and fabrication services such as laser cutting and engraving, vinyl cutting, and 3D printing are available at PrintFX / FabLab in Pomerantz, 5th floor, D529A.

Assistance in the Labs

Our Computer Labs are staffed by Student Lab Monitors for the most of Library's operation hours.

Lab Monitors are there to assist with basic hardware and software issues, printing, and other functions of the Labs
Lab Monitors should not be expected to provide in depth assistance with projects, or advanced tutoring for applications. For these services please contact Academic Skills Tutoring Center

Applying for a Lab Monitor's Job:

Refer to IT's Student Employment Opportunities page for more information.

Other Employment Opportunities:

More information about other jobs, internships and volunteering opportunities in the Library
For other employment opportunities on and off campus visit Career Services
Information related to International Student employment is provided by International Student Services

Hardware and Software in the Library

Equipment and technology resources location details including room numbers

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4th floor: E436 - Periodicals Reading Room, E404 and a nearby alcove

Periodicals Reading Room - E436

3 Mac workstations
1 PC workstation with a microfilm scanner
2 OneSearch stations (library online catalog)
1 Photocopy machine
- Copier produces both - B&W and Color copies
2 BookScan stations

E404 and the nearby alcove

10 Macs in E404
4 Macs in the hallway alcove nearby

5th floor: Lobby, E509 PC and E539 Mac labs

5th Floor Lobby

1 PHiL machine for adding cash to the Printing Account
2 Assistive technology stations with scanners (one PC and one Mac)
1 visitor PC workstation (offline)

E539 - Main Reading Room, Mac Lab

15 iMac workstations
Epson flatbed scanners
2 Pay-for-Print printers and Print Release stations
1 mobile charging station
1 Photocopy machine - located next to the lab monitor desk near the entrance
- Copier produces both - B&W and Color copies
3 BookScan stations

E509 - PC Lab (used as an open lab when no classes are scheduled)

27 PC Dell Precision towers
1 PC teacher station
1 smart board projector
2 Epson flatbed scanners (at workstations 8, 9)

6th floor: E601 PC lab, and E620 Lab / Open Studio space

E601 - Library Information Literacy Classroom (used as an open lab when no classes are scheduled; please see the display outside E601 for class schedule)

25 PC workstations
1 PC teacher station
1 LCD projector

E620 - Computer Lab

10 iMac workstations
34 PC workstations
1 Info Kiosk
1 mobile charging station
1 BookScan station
1 Photocopy machine
- Copier produces both - B&W and Color copies
2 Pay-for-Print printers & Print Release stations
5 Flatbed Scanners (PC workstations 30, 32, and Mac's m05, m09, m10 XL)
3 Wacom Cintiq displays (2 attached to PCs and 1 to Mac)
1 Cricut cutter (provide your own accessories)

MakerMinds space is also located on the 6th floor, see below for details

MakerMinds

MakerMinds - located on the 6th floor of the library and is equipped with:
- basic photography setup used for small to mid size object photography
- projectors used for artwork enlargement
- copy stand for oversized artwork documentation by photography
- trimming area

Software collection changes are updated within the first few weeks of the Fall semester following annual reimaging of all student computers.

All Open Computer Labs across the FIT campus have a set collection of software installed. It is likely that additional software packages used to support specific curriculum are available in the classrooms, but may not be available in the open computer labs.

Arduino IDE / TBD - software is available on the 6th floor, room E601, on workstations numbered 2 - 10 and 26. Arduino also has a web based application.

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PC software suite

AccuMark 14.0

Adobe CC:

Acrobat DC
After Effects 2021
Animate 2021
Audition 2021
Bridge 2021
Character Animator 2021
Creative Cloud
Dimension
Dreamweaver 2021
Illustrator 2021
InCopy 2021
InDesign 2021
Lightroom Classic
Media Encoder 2021
Photoshop 2021
Prelude 2021
Premiere Pro 2021
Premiere Rush

Arduino software is available on the 6th floor, room E601, on workstations numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 (two rows of computers at the front of the room)

Autodesk:

3ds Max 2022
AutoCAD 2022 - English
Revit 2022
Revit Schemas 2022

Browsers:

Firefox
Google Chrome
Microsoft Edge

JDA:

Allocation MFC - E509, E601 and E620
Enterprice Planning - E509 and E601

Lectra:

Kaledo -- Knit, Print, Style, Weave, DesignContent
Modaris V7R2

Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019

NedGraphics Red Version 18 : Only in CC15A (Feldman basement) Open Lab

Catalog Creator
Jaquard
Printing Suite
Storyboard and Cataloguing Pro
Texcelle
True Coloring

OIV (Offline Image Viewer) | Artstor

Rhino 3D v7

Note: VRAY rendering plug-in is not available on Library's computers due to licensing.

VLC Media Player

Wacom Tablet drivers

ZBrush 2018

Zotero

Mac software suite

Adobe:

Acrobat DC
After Effects 2021
Animate 2021
Audition 2021
Bridge 2021
Character Animator 2021
Creative Cloud
Dreamweaver 2021
Illustrator 2021
InCopy 2021
InDesign 2021
Lightroom CC
Lightroom Classic
Media Encoder 2021
Photoshop 2021
Prelude 2021
Premiere Pro 2021
Premiere Rush
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Browsers:

Firefox
Google Chrome
Safari

Maxon:

Cinema 4D R22

Microsoft:

Excel
OneNote
Outlook
PowerPoint
Word

Native Mac OS Applications:

Automator
Books
Calculator
Calendar
Chess
Contacts
Dashboard
Dictionary
DVD Player
Evernote
FaceTime
Font Book
GarageBand
Image Capture - use with Epson Scanners
iMovie
iTunes
Keynote
Launchpad
Mail
Maps
Messages
Mission Control
Notes
Numbers
Pages
Photo Booth
Photos
Preview
QuickTime Player
Reminders
Safari
Stickies
TextEdit
Time Machine