Tools & Technologies
Tech Lending Library
The library has a variety of equipment and technologies for check out at the Circulation Desk. These include laptops, internet hotspots, video cameras, phone and laptop chargers and so much more. Visit the Tech Lending Library to see what is available.
Computers
The majority of the library’s computers are located on the first floor, either in the open area or in the 35-desk computer lab. These computers are equipped with Microsoft Office and connected to the internet. Some first floor computers are equipped with DVD players.
The main floor computers are “zero clients” which means that they do not have hard drives. Users should save their work to their Google drive, email it to themselves, or save to a thumb drive.
The library also has one desktop computer on the second, third, and fourth floors.
Learn more about how to log on to the computers.
Printing, Scanning, Copying, and Faxing
The library has multi-function devices that provide printing, copying, scanning, and faxing services. All patrons are charged for these services. Enrolled students receive a printing allotment of $20.00 per semester on their OneCards to cover these costs. Guest users will need to purchase a OneCard loaded with sufficient funds to cover the cost of the print job. This can be done on the ground floor of the Hammond building.
Printing costs:
- B&W: $0.05/pg
- Color: $0.20/pg
- Scan in color: $0.05/pg
Students wishing to print from their devices can find instructions at https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/offices-services-directory/technology/studentprinting/
Wireless Networks
The library is connected to the campus Wi-Fi network. Students, faculty and staff may connect to the network in the library using their mobile devices and their Fitchburg State login credentials. Public unsecured internet access is available on the first and second floors. For instructions on how to connect to the wireless network, visit https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/offices-services-directory/technology/wireless/