{"id":1121,"date":"2022-08-09T14:12:20","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T14:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/library\/?page_id=1121"},"modified":"2025-05-12T16:39:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T16:39:19","slug":"computers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/library\/facilities\/computers\/","title":{"rendered":"Computers and Laptops"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Computers &amp; Laptops<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tarleton Libraries provide over 160 computers and laptops for the Tarleton community to use. These include desktops, laptops and collaboration tables. Some spaces with computers are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tarleton.libcal.com\/\">reservable online<\/a>. For assistance with library computers, please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/library\/aboutus\/systems\/\">Library Technology Services<\/a>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:libsys@tarleton.edu\">libsys@tarleton.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:12549681955\">254-968-1955<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For computer policies see our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/library\/aboutus\/computer-policies\/\">Computer Policies<\/a>&nbsp;page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Desktop Computers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-columns advgb-columns-wrapper\" id=\"advgb-cols-cde5885c-bbe3-498b-a0d0-9a686b05f5c6\"><div class=\"advgb-columns-container\"><div class=\"advgb-columns advgb-columns-row advgb-is-mobile advgb-columns-2 layout-23-13 mbl-layout-stacked gutter-30 vgutter-20 order-rtl\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column advgb-is-two-thirds-tablet advgb-is-full-mobile\" id=\"advgb-col-f34e5013-9d6a-4a4b-94dc-51eb257c2f2f\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:1px\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tarleton community members and guests can use over 120 desktop computers, located on all three levels of the Dick Smith Library and at the Rickett Library in Fort Worth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column advgb-is-one-third-tablet advgb-is-full-mobile\" id=\"advgb-col-6569774b-10b9-443e-9481-9f62ed910b44\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:1px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full better-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2022\/08\/headphones.jpg\" alt=\"Person using a computer in a lab, wearing a Tarleton State University shirt.\" class=\"wp-image-894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2022\/08\/headphones.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2022\/08\/headphones-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2022\/08\/headphones-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Laptop Computers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-columns advgb-columns-wrapper\" id=\"advgb-cols-32946ae9-7b07-4476-b34e-444e84d0a7de\"><div class=\"advgb-columns-container\"><div class=\"advgb-columns advgb-columns-row advgb-is-mobile advgb-columns-2 layout-13-23 mbl-layout-stacked gutter-30 vgutter-20\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column advgb-is-one-third-tablet advgb-is-full-mobile\" id=\"advgb-col-4434a8dd-f8a0-4f0d-a1b0-ca380ba773a9\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:1px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full better-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2022\/08\/girls-laptop-machine.jpg\" alt=\"Two students using a charging station in a library.\" class=\"wp-image-898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2022\/08\/girls-laptop-machine.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2022\/08\/girls-laptop-machine-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2022\/08\/girls-laptop-machine-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column advgb-is-two-thirds-tablet advgb-is-full-mobile\" id=\"advgb-col-f5173fd6-cf51-4e4b-8603-6482c51bc299\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:1px\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Dick Smith Library has 30 laptops and 6 Macs available for checkout via two laptop vending machines on the main and upper levels of the library.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laptops check out for 4 hours and must be returned to a slot appropriate for their brand. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/library\/aboutus\/computer-policies\/\">Computer Policies page<\/a>&nbsp;for full laptop policies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Library Training Center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-columns advgb-columns-wrapper\" id=\"advgb-cols-3ed6f55b-60a1-428b-98c3-3edb6357e42b\"><div class=\"advgb-columns-container\"><div class=\"advgb-columns advgb-columns-row advgb-is-mobile advgb-columns-2 layout-23-13 mbl-layout-stacked gutter-30 vgutter-20 order-rtl\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column advgb-is-two-thirds-tablet advgb-is-full-mobile\" id=\"advgb-col-34ef7b71-3acc-4f56-956d-2159534b5103\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:1px\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To reserve, call&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:12549689450\">254-968-9450<\/a>&nbsp;or online at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tarleton.libcal.com\/\">reserve a room<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hands-on computer access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seats up to 36.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipped with presenter computer station, SmartBoard, projector, speakers, phone and 36 desktop computers, including one ADA station.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column advgb-is-one-third-tablet advgb-is-full-mobile\" id=\"advgb-col-a732c0eb-c6b7-4e62-8265-1c16be37334a\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:1px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full better-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2022\/08\/training-center.jpg\" alt=\"Students in a computer lab, one wearing a Tarleton State University shirt.\" class=\"wp-image-933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2022\/08\/training-center.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2022\/08\/training-center-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2022\/08\/training-center-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collaboration Tables &amp; Rooms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-columns advgb-columns-wrapper\" id=\"advgb-cols-7abaa02e-4a46-4242-927b-ce10cc9ef745\"><div class=\"advgb-columns-container\"><div class=\"advgb-columns advgb-columns-row advgb-is-mobile advgb-columns-2 layout-13-23 mbl-layout-stacked gutter-30 vgutter-20\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column advgb-is-one-third-tablet advgb-is-full-mobile\" id=\"advgb-col-ce37c976-4c21-4ded-9a74-60b5fd302671\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:1px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2022\/08\/guys-in-collaboration-room.jpg\" alt=\"Three people studying together at a table with laptops and papers.\" class=\"wp-image-937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2022\/08\/guys-in-collaboration-room.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2022\/08\/guys-in-collaboration-room-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2022\/08\/guys-in-collaboration-room-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column advgb-is-two-thirds-tablet advgb-is-full-mobile\" id=\"advgb-col-726995ec-e7dd-4db7-85a8-486e908f2a53\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:1px\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Located on the main and lower levels of the Dick Smith Library.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First come, first served.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tables are equipped with an on-board computer and cables for connecting your device to the display.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cable adaptors\/dongles are available for checkout from the Circulation Desk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Software\/ Applications Available on Public Workstations and Laptops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Web Browsers\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Microsoft Edge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internet Explorer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FireFox<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chrome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microsoft 365\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Word<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PowerPoint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publisher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OneNote<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adobe Acrobat Pro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adobe Creative Cloud Master Collection (Includes Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Premiere Pro and more)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ArcGIS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Earth (accessible via web browser)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mathematica<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MatLab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R Studio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SPSS (Macs only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"information has-texan-white-color has-tarleton-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background\">List is not comprehensive and is subject to change.<\/p>\n<style class=\"advgb-styles-renderer\">#advgb-col-f34e5013-9d6a-4a4b-94dc-51eb257c2f2f>.advgb-column-inner{}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {#advgb-col-f34e5013-9d6a-4a4b-94dc-51eb257c2f2f>.advgb-column-inner{}}@media screen and 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