Library Technology & Facilities: Computers
Computer Labs
The libraries at Atlantic Cape serve as open computer labs. Computers are available to students, faculty, and staff. Guests are welcome in the computer labs, but students have precedence over other users. All users are expected to comply with the Acceptable Use Guidelines published by the college.
Equipment
Reference Area
20 desktop computers using the Windows operating environment
1 black & white printer
Upper Level Lab
37 desktop computers using the Windows operating environment
2 desktop computers using the IOS operating environment (MLLAC 23 & 24)
1 black & white printer
2 HP scanners
Color Printing
Color printing is currently available by request. To print a document in color, send a copy of the file as an attachment to circdesk@atlantic.edu. The Circulation Desk is the main service point in each library. After sending the file, visit the Circulation Desk and ask a staff member to print your document.
This service is only available to current students, faculty and staff of Atlantic County Community College, and is reserved for coursework.
More Technology
Headphones and calculators may be borrowed for use in the library.
Need to charge up? There's a charging station in the library.
Atlantic City Worthington Center Computer Lab
31 desktop computers using the Windows operating environment
1 black & white printer
1 HP scanner
Color Printing
Color printing is currently available by request. To print a document in color, send a copy of the file as an attachment to circdesk@atlantic.edu. The Circulation Desk is the main service point in each library. After sending the file, visit the Circulation Desk and ask a staff member to print your document.
This service is only available to current students, faculty and staff of Atlantic County Community College, and is reserved for coursework.
More Technology
Headphones and calculators may be borrowed for use in the library.
Need to charge up? There's a charging station in the library.
Cape May County Computer Lab
32 desktop computers using the Windows operating environment
1 black & white printer
1 HP scanner
Color Printing
Color printing is currently available by request. To print a document in color, send a copy of the file as an attachment to circdesk@atlantic.edu. The Circulation Desk is the main service point in each library. After sending the file, visit the Circulation Desk and ask a staff member to print your document.
This service is only available to current students, faculty and staff of Atlantic County Community College, and is reserved for coursework.
More Technology
Headphones and calculators may be borrowed for use in the library.
Need to charge up? There's a charging station in the library.
Laptop Lending
All three libraries have laptop computers available for use inside the library only. Find a quiet corner to work, or take a laptop to a study room to meet with a group.
Best Practices for using Computer Labs
Working With Files
- Name and save your files as soon as you create them.
- Documents saved on library computers will be erased every time the machine restarts. Use our hard drives only for very temporary storage. Save your files to a USB drive or to the cloud.
- Back your work up frequently.
- Give files meaningful names.
- Use folders to keep files organized.
Printing
- Check the print preview to make sure the formatting on your document is acceptable.
- Use color printing only when needed.
Scanning and Copying
- Be sure to retrieve your original documents when you are done.
- Copyright law of the United States (Title 17 U.S. Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. The person using the equipment is liable for any infringement.
Security
- Using a USB drive? Scan it each time you insert it into a port.
- Working with files containing personal data? Restart the computer before you leave.
- Make sure you save your work first, or you will lose it.