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Computer Locations

Computers are located throughout the University Library and other library locations.

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Computer locations at Northwestern Libraries

4 South

Location: University Library, Level 4 South

Computers:

  • 1 PC

Printers & other hardware:

  • 1 black & white printer
  • 1 color printer
  • 2 scanners

Adaptive Technology Stations

Location: University Library, Information Commons

Computers: 

  • 1 PC 
  • 1 Mac
  • Both have adaptable height desk and chairs, as well as a trackball mouse

Printers & other hardware:

  • 2 scanners

Geospatial and Data Visualization Lab

Location: Mudd Library 2122

Computers:

  • 3 high performance PC workstations with dual monitors designed for use on geospatial and data projects

Government and Geographic Information

Location: University Library, Lower Level, B190

Computers:

  • 3 PCs 

Printers & other hardware:

  • 1 black & white printer
  • 3 scanners:
    • 1 microfilm/fiche reader/scanner
    • 1 flatbed A3 scanner (BookEdge FB6280E)
    • 1 large-format scanner (Context HD Ultra i4250s) for materials up to 42" wide (staff assistance required)

Herskovits Library

Location: University Library, Level 5 East

Computers: 

  • 2 PCs 

Printers & other hardware:

  • 1 color printer
  • 1 A3 flatbed scanner (BookEdge FB6280E)

Information Commons

Location: University Library, Level 1

Computers:

  • 31 all-in-one PCs (21”) 
  • 10 (34") curved monitors that can connect to laptops
  • 25 iMacs (27") for general use
  • 5 iMacs (27") for Media production

Printers & other hardware:

Math Library

Location: Lunt Hall, Level 1

Computers: 

  • 2 PCs 

Printers & other hardware: 

  • 1 black & white printer
  • 1 A3 flatbed scanner (BookEdge FB6280E)

Mudd Library

Location: Mudd Hall, Level 2

Computers:

  • 22 PCs 
  • 10 Macs
  • 6 (34") curved monitors that can connect to laptops

Printers & other hardware:

  • 3 black & white printers
  • 1 color printer
  • 1 large-format plotter printer with up to 42" width
  • 2 flatbed scanner

Periodicals & Newspapers Reading Room

Location: University Library, Level 1 East

Computers:

  • 6 (27") iMacs for general use

Printers & other hardware: 

  • 1 color printer
  • 2 A3 flatbed scanner (BookEdge FB6280E) 
  • 1 KIC Bookeye 5 cradle/flatbed scanner 
  • 1 photocopier

Transportation Library

Location: University Library, Level 5 North

Computers: 

  • 3 all-in-one PCs

Printers & other hardware: 

  • 1 black & white printer
  • 1 microform reader with dedicated workstation and printer
  • 1 A3 flatbed scanner (BookEdge FB6280E) 
  • KIC Bookeye 5 cradle/flatbed scanner