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Library Technology & Facilities: Computers

Information about technology and facilities in the libraries.

Computer Labs

The libraries at Atlantic Cape serve as open computer labs. Computers are available to students, faculty, and staff. Guests are welcome in the computer labs, but students have precedence over other users. All users are expected to comply with the Acceptable Use Guidelines published by the college.

Equipment

Reference Area

20 desktop computers using the Windows operating environment

1 black & white printer

Upper Level Lab

37  desktop computers using the Windows operating environment

2  desktop computers using the IOS operating environment (MLLAC 23 & 24)

2 black & white printers

1 color printer

2 HP scanners

More Technology

Headphones and calculators may be borrowed for use in the library.

Need to charge up? There's a charging station in the library.

Atlantic City Worthington Center Computer Lab

31 desktop computers using the Windows operating environment

1 black & white printer

1 color printer

1 HP scanner

More Technology

Headphones and calculators may be borrowed for use in the library.

Need to charge up? There's a charging station in the library.

Cape May County Computer Lab

32 desktop computers using the Windows operating environment

1 black & white printer

1 color printer

1 HP scanner

More Technology

Headphones and calculators may be borrowed for use in the library.

Need to charge up? There's a charging station in the library.

Laptop Lending

All three libraries have laptop computers available for use inside the library only. Find a quiet corner to work, or take a laptop to a study room to meet with a group.

Best Practices for using Computer Labs

Working With Files

  • Name and save your files as soon as you create them.
  • Documents saved on library computers will be erased every time the machine restarts. Use our hard drives only for very temporary storage. Save your files to a USB drive or to the cloud.
  • Back your work up frequently.
  • Give files meaningful names.
  • Use folders to keep files organized.

Printing

  • Check the print preview to make sure the formatting on your document is acceptable.
  • Use color printing only when needed.

Scanning and Copying

  • Be sure to retrieve your original documents when you are done.
  • Copyright law of the United States (Title 17 U.S. Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. The person using the equipment is liable for any infringement.

Security

  • Using a USB drive? Scan it each time you insert it into a port.
  • Working with files containing personal data? Restart the computer before you leave.
  • Make sure you save your work first, or you will lose it.