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Workstations at the Art & Architecture Library

Library Workstations with HP Scanners

Eight Dell Optiplex 990 workstations running Windows 7 and equipped with with HP Scanjet G3110 8 1/2" x 11" flatbed scanners and DVD-ROM/CD-RW drives are available for KU students, faculty and staff. A KU Online ID and password is required to log on. The workstations are primarily intended for academic activities. Users may check email or browse the web, but are asked to be considerate of others waiting to use the workstations for research purposes.

Scanning is free, but users must provide their own electronic media or storage devices to save scanned images. Printing is available from the MFD (multi-function device). Patrons must log on with a KU Online ID and have sufficient funds on their KU card account. Value can be added to the KU card account online or at the cash-to-card machine located in the Kansas Union near the Card Center. More information about printing can be found on the Scanning, Printing & Copying page.

Library Workstation Software

Adobe Acrobat Pro 9
Adobe Design Premium CS4 (including Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Fireworks, Flash, etc.)
Adobe Reader XI
Apabi Reader 4.4
ChemBio Office 2010
Chrome
Cute PDF
Endnote
Firefox 9
Google Earth
IBM SPSS Statistics
iTunes
Maple 16
MestReNova LITE
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9
Microsoft Office 2010
Microsoft Silverlight
Multi-speech
novaPDF Professional Server
OpenOffice 3.4.1
Oracle VM VirtualBox
Power DVD DX
Python 2.5 and 2.6
Quicktime
R
Respondus
7Zip
SKQS (electronic version)
SoftChalk 7
Statistica
VideoLAN
Windows Live
Windows Media Center
Windows Media Player
WinSCP

Express/Community Access Workstations

Two Express/Community Access workstations are available at the Art & Architecture Library for use by any visitor to the KU Libraries. Academic use has priority, and time-limiting software is installed to ensure equitable access to these workstations. Users must pre-register at the circulation desk and obtain a reservation ticket with a single-use PIN. Each reservation slot is for 30 minutes. The total time limit on use of Express/Community Access workstations is one hour per day. More information about the policies and procedures for the community access workstations can be found at this link: http://www.lib.ku.edu/AccServices/Conduct/CommunityAccessWorkstations.shtml

Printing is available from the MFD (multi-function device) for KU users who have a valid KU Card and funds in their account. Information about adding funds to a KU Card account can be found at http://www.kucard.ku.edu/recharge_card/. Non-KU patrons can purchase a Visitor Print/Copy Access Pass at the service desk which can be used for printing on the MFD. More information about the Visitor Access Program for Printing and Copying can be found at: http://www.lib.ku.edu/AccServices/Circulation/visitorprintcopy.shtml

Express/Community Access Workstation Software

Adobe Reader 10
Chrome
Endnote
Firefox 6
Internet Explorer 9
itunes
Maple 12
Microsoft Office 2010
Microsoft Silverlight
OpenOffice 3.2
Python 2.6
Quicktime
R 2.8.1
SKQS (electronic version)
SPSS 18
VideoLAN
WinSCP3

Large Format Scanner Workstation

Scanner workstation at the Art & Architecture Library

This Dell Optiplex 755 workstation is for scanning purposes only. It has a large format (11" x17") Microtek color scanner, and a DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. A KU Online ID is not required--ask at the circulation desk to be logged on to use this scanner workstation.

Scanning is free, but users must provide their own electronic media or storage devices to save their work. Printing to the MFD is available through Print From Anywhere.

Large Format Scanner Workstation Software

Adobe Acrobat Pro 10
Adobe Design Premium CS5.5 (including Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, etc.
Adobe Reader 10
Chrome
Endnote
Firefox 12
Internet Explorer 9
itunes
Maple 12
Microsoft Office 2010
Microsoft Silverlight
Microtek Scan Wizard 5
Microtek Scan Wizard Pro
Open Office 3.2
Python 2.6
Quicktime
R
SKQS (electronic version)
SPSS
VideoLan
WinSCP

Express Scanning Station

The Express Scanning Station is equipped with a Bookeye 4 overhead scanner which has an easy-to-use touch screen interface. The scanner can produce color or black-and-white images of materials up to 17” x 24” and is ideal for scanning large or fragile items. Features include auto focus and a cradle for use in scanning tightly bound books or books with glossy paper where glare is a problem. Images can be saved in a variety of digital formats including PDF and JPEG, and users have the option of emailing the scanned images to themselves or saving them to a USB flash drive. Printing is not available from the Express Scanning Station. Use of the scanner is free, and a KU Online ID is not required.

Catalog Search/Quick Print Station

The Catalog Search/Quick Print Station allows users to quickly perform a catalog search or print a document without having to log onto a workstation. Usage is limited to five minutes or less. In order to print, users must provide a KU Online ID and password when prompted, and must have sufficient funds on their KU cards, or a Visitor Print/Copy Access Pass.