Computer Availability Maps
Real-time maps showing which public computers are available.
Technologies Available in All Library Locations
All library workstations use the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system and provide the following array of available software and services. Please review the libraries' computer use policy.
- Adobe Air
- Adobe Flash player (for all web browsers)
- Adobe Reader
- Adobe Shockwave (for all web browsers)
- Alternatiff plugin
- Apple Quicktime
- DjVu plugin
- Flipshare
- Google Chrome
- Google Earth
- IE 9
- iTunes
- Microsoft Office 2010
- Mozilla Firefox
- Pharos/Canon print software
- Real Player, Enterprise version
- Silverlight 4.0
- VLC
- Write n Cite III by Ref Works
Internet / Database Access
Access to the Internet and online library services, including
the library catalog and databases, is available in all the libraries and branches. Library workstations are equipped with both Internet Explorer and Firefox browsers.
Web Email Access
Access to most web-based email services is available throughout the libraries and branches.
Word Processing and Other Production Software
Microsoft Office 2010 as other Windows 7 production software is available on library workstations.
- Word
- Excel
- Power Point
- Access
- Notepad
- Paint
- WordPad
Library West 3rd floor Information Commons area has the following software available:
- Adobe Acrobat Pro 9
- Creative Suite 5.5 Master Collection
- Adobe Photoshop CS5.1 Extended
- Adobe Illustrator CS5.1
- Adobe InDesign CS5.5
- Adobe Acrobat 10.0 Professional
- Adobe Flash Catalyst™ CS5.5
- Adobe Flash Professional CS5.5
- Adobe Flash Builder™ 4.5 Premium
- Adobe Dreamweaver CS5.5
- Adobe Fireworks CS5.1
- Adobe Contribute CS5.1
- Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5
- Adobe After Effects CS5.5
- Adobe Audition CS5.5
- Adobe OnLocation™ CS5.1
- Adobe Encore CS5.1
- Adobe Bridge CS5.1
- Adobe Device Central CS5.5
- Adobe Media Encoder CS5.5
- Adobe Extension Manager
WebCT Classes and Streaming Video
WebCT courseware and the university's video classes can be viewed on workstations throughout the libraries. Users
must provide their own headphones. To aid in viewing or listening to other media, the workstations provide the following viewing and listening utilities and plug-ins.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Windows Media Player
- Quicktime Player
- Flash Player
- Shockwave Player
- LizardTech DjVu viewers
- Real Player
Printing
Printers are available in all libraries and branches. Transactions are charged to your Gator-1 card.
- Black and White copying/printing costs $.10 per page, and is available from all campus libraries
- Color copying/printing costs $.50 per page, and is available from the AFA Library, Marston Science Library, and the Health Science Center Library
- Further information - http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/printing/
Multi-language Support
Library workstations provide multi-language support through the Microsoft Keyboard IME extensions.
Accessibility Software
All library workstations provide a suite of software designed to enhance accessibility.
Other adaptive/assistive equipment is available at limited locations.
- Microsoft Accessibility Accessories
- Accessibility Wizard
- Magnifier
- Narrator
- On-screen keyboard
- ReadPlease! Text-to-speech software
- Access to Dvorak keyboard
Technologies Available in Local or Limited Areas of the Libraries
Wireless Access configuration information...
Wireless Internet access for laptop computers and other mobile devices is
available in the following locations.
Architecture and Fine Arts Library
Latin American Collection (Fourth floor of Smathers Library)
Laptop Loans
Library West and Marston Science Library each have a limited number of laptops available for checkout on a first-come first-served basis. Use of laptops is restricted to current UF students, staff and faculty. See library laptop policies.
Microforms
Microfilm, microfiche, and microprint readers/printers are available wherever
microform materials are located.
- 8 Digital microform readers/printers/editors.
- 2nd Floor, Special & Area Studies Collections
1 Microfilm reader & 1 microfilm/fiche reader with printer.- 4th Floor, Latin American Collection
1 Microfilm/fiche reader/printer.
- 1st Floor, Government Documents Department
1 Digital Microform reader/printer/editor
1 Analog Microfilm/fiche reader/printer
1 Analog Microprint reader.- 1st Floor, Maps and Imagery Library
1 Microfilm/fiche reader/printer.- 2nd Floor, Reference Area
2 Digital Microform reader/printer/editors.Architecture and Fine Arts Library
- 1 Microfilm/fiche reader/printer.
- 1 Digital Microform reader/printer/editor
- 2 Microfilm/fiche reader/printers.
- 1 Microfilm/fiche reader/printer.
Scanning
A small number of scanners are available in Smathers Library, Marston Science
Library, the Architecture and Fine Arts Library, and the Education Library. Imaging software varies,
depending on the location.
- 3rd Floor
14 in the general and media computer areas.
1 Scanner in Room 335.
1 Scanner in Room 336.
- 2nd Floor, Special & Area Studies Collections
1 Scanner (17" x 11"), Adobe Elements software.
- 1st Floor, Government Documents Department
1 Scanner (14" x 8.5"), Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat.- 1st Floor, Map & Imagery Library.
3 Scanners (17" x 11"), 1 with Adobe Photoshop.- 2nd Floor
2 scanners (8.5” x 12”), Adobe Photoshop Elements
1 high speed scanner with document feederArchitecture and Fine Arts Library
- 2 Scanners (17" x 11"), Adobe Elements software.
- 2 Slide/35mm film scanners
- 3 Scanners (14" x 8.5"), Adobe Elements, ReadPlease, OCR software
- 2 Scanners
- 1 scanner
CD-R Writers
- All computers have CD-R/W writers
- 2nd Floor, Special & Area Collections
1 CD-R writer
- 1st Floor, Government Documents Department
1 CD writer.
3 DVD/CD writers.- 1st Floor, Map and Imagery Library
2 DVD/CD writers.Architecture and Fine Arts Library
- 2 CD-R writers.
- All computers have CD-R/W writers
Video Players
- 2nd floor
6 DVD/VCR/TV's
2 DVD/VHS players
- 1st Floor, Maps and Imagery Library
1 VHS only player- 2nd Floor, Reference Area.
7 DVD/VHS players.Architecture and Fine Arts Library
- 2 DVD/VHS players.
- 2 VHS only players.
- 2 VHS only players.
- 1 DVD only player.
- 1 DVD/VCR/HDTV combo
- 4 DVD/VHS players.
- 2 VHS only players.
- 1 Laser disc player.
Adaptive/Assistive Equipment
The following adaptive/assistive equipment is available at limited locations. Assistance
is available at each public service desk. Computer use accessibility aids are available at all computer workstations.
- 3 Topaz Desktop Magnifier
- 1 Sapphire Portable Video Magnifier
- 1 Topaz Desktop Magnifier
- 1 Sapphire Portable Video Magnifier
- 1st Floor, Government Documents Department
- 1st Floor, Map and Imagery Library
- Arc GIS
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