Fresno State Library
Computer and Media Labs Overview
The Library provides over 150 computer workstations for access to the Library catalog, the Internet, and a range of Microsoft Office applications. These include some specialized workstations with various graphics, multimedia and GIS software. All are connected to the campus Pay-for-Print service.
Support: If you have any questions about software installed on library computers, please contact Kong Lee.
Login Workstations (Mac OS)
- Check-out requirement: Fresno State student, staff or faculty login (campus username and password)
- Offer: Microsoft Office Suite, Endnote, Camtasia, iLife, Mathematica, Read & Write Gold, Snagit, VLC Media Player, Wolfram CDF Player, SPSS, JMP Pro, Google Earth Pro.
Media Labs (Mac OS)
- Ask at Music and Media, 3rd floor, north
- Check-out requirement: Fresno State student login
- Software includes: Adobe Creative Suite 6 Master Collection, Mudbox, Maya, Final Cut Pro, Google Sketchup, GarageBand, Microsoft Office Suite, Endnote, Camtasia, iLife, Komodo 8.5, Read & Write Gold, Snagit, VLC Media Player, Real Flow Learning Edition, ToonBoom Animie Pro, Zbrush 4r6, Apple Motion, Corel Painter, Bamboo Dock.
Public Computers (Windows)
- Check-out requirement: Open to anyone
- Offer: Internet access, but read-only versions of Microsoft Office programs (no word processing)
Computer Access for Guests
- Computers available for guest use are located on the first floor west of the printing assistance desk.
- Community users can request a guest pass by going to the Circulation Desk and presenting a current/valid Driver’s License or another form of government issued ID.
- Community users will be limited to 2 hours of computer use per day.
- Community users may only have one active guest pass at a time. If guest pass information is lost, please see the Circulation staff.
- By accepting a guest pass, you agree to abide by all Library and University policies concerning the use of the internet and computer resources. For further information, please visit: Internet Use at the Library
Music Editing Stations (Mac OS)
- Ask at Music and Media, 3rd floor, north
- Check-out requirement: Fresno State student login
- Software includes: Finale, Sibelius, GarageBand, Soundtrack Pro, Pyware 3D, Logic Pro X, iLife, OBS Studio, Microsoft Office Suite.
Four types of Analog Converting Stations
- VHS to digital file converter
- VHS to DVD-R converter
- LP to CD-R (Audio/Music only) converter
- Audio cassette to CD-R converter
- Ask at the Music and Media desk, 3rd floor, north wing
- Check-out requirement: Open to anyone, however users must check in at the desk
- Software will convert analog formats (VHS, audio cassette or LP) to digital format
- Patrons are responsible for complying with copyright laws
Microform Digitization Stations
- Located on the 2nd floor, north wing
- Check-out requirement: Do not require a login
- View, print, and save images from microform (microfilm, microfiche and microprint)
- Restricted to microform use only
Quick Print Stations
- Send print jobs to the Pay for Print system from your campus email, Canvas, or USB device
- Located near the Printing Assistance desk on the 1st floor, north wing
Catalog Only Stations
- Allow access to the library catalog only
- Various locations in the Library