Technology at the Libraries

General Use Computers

These computers are available to users with a valid UGA MyID. Computer workstations include:

  • Main Library: 34 computers on the first floor
  • McBay Science Library: 75 computers on the second floor, as well as 8 High Performance computers
  • Miller Learning Center: 250 computers on the third and fourth floors, with an additional 30 iMacs in the third floor west and east wings

 

Software

All our general-use computers have access to vLab, or Virtual Lab, UGA's virtual desktop environment which allows students, faculty, and staff to access computer lab resources and applications from work and personal devices anywhere, at any time.

Compatible devices can access a full desktop, complete with such applications as:

  • Microsoft Office suite
  • MATLAB
  • EndNote
  • SPSS
  • STATA
  • Respondus LockDown Browser (but not Repondus Monitor)

See full list of vLab software.

Sessions can be transferred from one device to another simply by opening vLab elsewhere.

SAS is available on the two Windows workstations in the Digital Humanities Lab on the 3rd floor of the Main Library.

The eight High Performance Computers in the McBay Science Library include the following:

  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and more)
  • Anaconda (Python and R Data Science Platform and Management)
  • Autocad Architecture
  • Autocad LT
  • Blender
  • Civil 3D
  • Esri / Arcgis
  • Fusion 360
  • Ghostview
  • Gimp
  • GitHub
  • GSView
  • Inkscape
  • Java Editor/Netbeans
  • LabView
  • Latex
  • Matlab / Simulink
  • Maya
  • Meshmixer
  • Microsoft Visual Studios
  • MultiSim
  • QGIS
  • R Studio
  • Revit
  • Sketchup Pro
  • Tableau Public
  • UnityGame Engine
  • Weka (open source)
  • Wolfram Mathematica

 

Public Access Computers

The Libraries also offer public access computers available for use by non-UGA affiliated visitors. There are 6 public access computers at the Main Library, 6  at the Miller Learning Center, and one public access laptop at the Carnegie Library Learning Center. For information on using these public access computers, please see Guest Workstation Policies.

 

Technology Lending

We lend technology to eligible UGA students.

The Main and McBay Science Libraries lend:

  • Laptops
  • Graphing calculators (McBay Science Library only)
  • Scientific calculators (McBay  Science Library and Main Library)
  • Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headsets (McBay Science Library only)

More details about technology lending at the Main & McBay Science Libraries

The Miller Learning Center offers:

  • Laptops
  • DSLR cameras and accessories
  • Camcorders
  • Microphones
  • Phone chargers

More details about technology lending at the Miller Learning Center.

 

Assistive Technology for Patrons with Disabilities

Assistive technology workstations offer access to software such as JAWS, MAGic, ClaroRead, Dragon NaturallySpeaking and more. For details see the listing of assistive software available at the Main & McBay Science Libraries and the Miller Learning Center.

 

Spaces with Special Technology

Digital Humanities Lab

3rd Floor, Main Library

The Willson Center Digital Humanities Lab (known informally as the DigiLab) is a state-of-the-art instruction space as well as an incubator and publicity hub for nationally recognized digital humanities projects. It is outfitted with flexible workspaces for individual or collaborative projects and with advanced technological resources.

The DigiLab is a multi-use space and is open to all UGA faculty and students when not reserved for a class.

 

Digital Media Lab

3rd Floor, Miller Learning Center

The Digital Media Lab provides UGA students access to the latest in multimedia software and hardware for the creation and editing of digital media projects. The Digital Media Lab has 12 Mac Pros. There is also a recording booth in this space.

 

GIS Lab

Map and Government Information Library, Sub-Basement of the Main Library

The GIS Lab provides hardware and software for use of geographic information systems (GIS) and geospatial information. Software includes ArcGIS 10.8, ArcPro, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Microsoft Office.

 

Makerspace

McBay Science Library, Room 381

The McBay Science Library Makerspace offers 3D printers, a laser cutter, a vinyl cutter, Arduino microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi single-board mini-computers, and soldering irons. Instructional workshops are open to all University of Georgia students, faculty, and staff with a valid UGA ID. To discuss integrating Makerspace technologies into courses, classwork, and research, please contact Andrew Johnson, Emerging Technologies Librarian.

 

Media Department

Basement, Main Library

The Media Department has stations for viewing DVD’s, Blu-Ray, VHS videocassettes and Laser Discs. There are also listening stations for Compact Discs, LPs, and Audiocassettes. Each station can accommodate one or two persons at a time. There is one multi-format DVD station and one multi-format (PAL) VHS station to view international videos.

 

Special Collections Libraries

The Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries offers a range of classrooms, conference rooms, seminar rooms, and an auditorium that are available for reservations and rentals to UGA-affiliated groups only.

 

Wifi

The University Libraries provide wireless Internet access as part of the PAWS network. PAWS (Personal Access Wireless/Walkup System) is the wireless gateway to University of Georgia networking resources. Using a wireless-equipped device, you can login to the wireless network with your UGA MyID  You may read more about PAWS here.

Visitors to the UGA campus may obtain temporary guest access to the wireless network