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Computers & Equipment

Computers:

Public Computers | Software/Hardware | Laptops | Wireless Network | Acceptable Use | Saving your work

Peripherals:

Printing | Headphones | Scanners

Other:

Photocopiers | Media Equipment | Equipment Reservations

 

Computers

Public Computers

The Library has 55 public computers that include Internet access, word processing, and the ability to print (54 on the 2nd floor, and one in the Children's room on the 1st floor). One 2nd floor computer is designated for Library catalog searching only.

Software/Hardware

Software Location/Room #
Microsoft Office 2007 All Public Computers
Internet All Public Computers
Choices (Career Planning) All Public Computers
Medical Images Library All Public Computers
Radiography Tutorials All Public Computers

 

Hardware Capabilities Location/Room #
CD Burning All Public Computers
DVD Viewing All Public Computers
USB Ports All Public Computers

Laptops

Wireless Network

Pitt Community College Library provides wireless Internet connectivity for its patrons. Users should be aware that there are security, privacy, and confidentiality risks when using wireless communications and technology. The Pitt Community College Computer Network Acceptable Use Policy applies to the wireless network.

Users will need to enter a username and password in order to log on to the network.  Username: PCC  Password: student

For more detailed information about how to log on to the PCC wireless network, read the Connect to Wireless [PDF] document provided by the PCC Computer Helpdesk.

Important Limitations:

  • HTTP and HTTPS only (World Wide Web browsing)
  • No peer to peer networking, FTP, or printing
  • Provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis
  • No technical assistance
  • NOT a secure network

Saving Your Work

Public workstations in the library have software that will delete anything that has been saved to the computer and will return any changed settings to their original state once the computer has been shut down and re-started. For this reason, it is necessary that you always bring something on which to save your work when using computers in the library. The library does NOT have floppy disks or blank CDs available for purchase.

Acceptable Use

The primary purpose of the computers in the library is for academic use. Should all computer workstations be in use, those who are surfing the Internet, playing games, listening to music, etc. may be asked to give up their computer to a person who needs to complete an assignment or do research.

PCC also has policies regarding the use of the campus network. Be aware that the campus network is closely monitored. If prompted by the campus network administrator, librarians will ask those who are downloading or using any restricted software to turn off or re-start their computer.

  

Peripherals

Printing

The charge for printing in the library is $.10 per page. All print jobs are automatically set to print single-sided. You will not be able to use your personal paper to print in the library.

PCC Students:

If you are a registered student, you will need to know your PCC student ID number to print in the library, since your printing account number is your student ID number. Based on your PCC fee-payment category, you will be given either a $10.00 printing credit or a $2.50 printing credit on your account each semester. Once your credit allotment has been used up, you will then need to add money to your account by using the Virtual Cash Acceptor machine located on the 1st floor of the library. The machine takes $1, $5, and $10 bills, but does not give change. You do not have to have a student ID card with you to print or add value to your account, as long as you know your student ID number. You can check your current balance at any time by entering your ID number into one of the Print Stations on the 2nd floor, or into the Virtual Cash Acceptor machine on the 1st floor.

PCC Faculty and Staff:

If you are a current PCC employee (full- or part-time), you will need to know your Colleague ID number to print in the library, since your printing account number is your Colleague ID number. You will be given a $10.00 printing credit on your account each semester and will be charged only $.05 per page. Once your credit allotment has been used up, you will then need to add money to your account by using the Virtual Cash Acceptor machine located on the 1st floor of the library. The machine takes $1, $5, and $10 bills, but does not give change. You do not have to have an employee ID card with you to print or add value to your account, as long as you know your Colleague ID number. You can check your current balance at any time by entering your ID number into one of the Print Stations on the 2nd floor, or into the Virtual Cash Acceptor machine on the 1st floor.

Non-PCC Students and Community Patrons:

If you are not a PCC student or PCC faculty/staff member, you will need to purchase a printing card from the Cash Card Dispenser machine located on the 1st floor of the library. The card dispenser will take only a $1 bill. Your card will cost $.50 and will be given to you with $.50 worth of print credit. If you want to add more money to your card, you will need to use the Virtual Cash Acceptor machine that is next to the card dispenser. The Cash Acceptor machine takes $1, $5, and $10 bills, but does not give change. You do not have to have your printing card with you to print or add value, as long as you know the account number that is on your card. Make sure that you write your name on your card and keep it in a safe place, as anyone who finds your card would be able to use it to print. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BUY MORE THAN ONE CARD!

How to Find Your PCC ID Number

Registered Students:
Faculty and Staff:

*NOTE: All PCC ID numbers must be seven digits long to work with the print system, but some student ID numbers or Colleague numbers contain only six. In these cases, a zero (0) must be added to the beginning of the number for printing purposes.

Headphones

Headphones are available for check out at the Circulation Desk on the 1st floor. All public computers have a headphone jack attached to the keyboard cable.

Scanners

There are two flatbed scanners located on the 2nd floor. One is located in Room 209 and one is out on the main floor.

  

Other:

Photocopiers

A coin-operated photocopier is located on each floor of the library. Copies are $.10 per page. You can get change at the Circulation Desk located on the 1st floor, or purchase a touchkey at the Print Shop in the Vernon White Building. A touchkey may be purchased for $5.00 with a beginning value of $3.00 as you are charged $2.00 for the actual touchkey device. Credit may be added at the Print Shop in increments of $1, $5, $10, and $20.

Media Equipment

The library has a variety of media equipment for use in the library. Faculty may borrow this equipment for use outside of the Library.

Equipment Reservations

PCC Faculty & Staff:
Non-Profit Pitt County Community Organizations: