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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: For questions about software installed on library computers, contact Kong Lee.

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Lab (Login) Workstations

  • Type: Mac OS
  • Location: Several locations in North and South buildings
  • Check-out requirement: Fresno State student, staff or faculty login (campus username and password)
  • Software: 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

  • Type: Mac OS
  • Location: Ask at Music and Media, 3rd floor, North
  • Check-out requirement: Fresno State student login
  • Software: 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

  • Type: MS Windows
  • Location: 1st floor, North
  • Check-out requirement: Open to anyone
  • Software: 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

  • Type: Mac OS
  • Location: Ask at Music and Media, 3rd floor, North
  • Check-out requirement: Fresno State student login
  • Software: Finale, Sibelius, GarageBand, Soundtrack Pro, Pyware 3D, Logic Pro X, iLife, OBS Studio, Microsoft Office Suite.

Four types of Analog Converting Stations

  1. VHS to digital file converter
  2. VHS to DVD-R converter
  3. LP to CD-R (Audio/Music only) converter
  4. 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

  • Type: MS Windows
  • Location: 2nd floor, North
  • Check-out requirement: Do not require a login
  • Usage: View, print, and save images from microform (microfilm, microfiche and microprint)

Restricted to microform use only.

Catalog-only Stations

  • Type: Mac OS
  • Location: Various locations on Ground and 3rd floors, North
  • Usage: Allow access to the library catalog only

Quick-Print Stations

  • Location: near Printing Assistance desk on 1st floor, North
  • Usage: Send print jobs to the Pay for Print system from your campus email, Canvas, or USB device