Computers and Technology
Hardware
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Computers and Printing
- Computer stations and printers are available at all University Library locations. Software varies; contact the location's service desk for details.
- Wireless printing is available in Fenwick Library (Windows only). Download the software from University Print Services; for help call 703-993-2550. See the Student Print site for more.
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Wireless Access
- Wireless internet is available in the libraries for Mason students, faculty, and staff. See the Public Use Policies for visitor options.
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Audio/Visual Equipment
- Mini projectors can be checked out for in-library use at Mason Square and Mercer Libraries.
- Media Services in Fenwick Library provides blu-ray, VHS/DVD multi-regional players, and audio stations (cassette and LP). Mason Square and Mercer have VHS/DVD stations.
Software
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Digital Research Software
- Data & Digital Scholarship Services offers a lab with NVivo, ArcGIS, SPSS, SAS, Stata, R, and more, as well as access to computers with increased memory for handling larger datasets.
- The The Patriot Virtual Computing Lab (PVCL) (an ITS service) provides remote access to licensed software including ArcGIS, SAS, SPSS, Stata, MatLab, and Mathematica.
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Citation Management Tools
- Citation Management Tools are an important research tool. Learn more about Zotero and Z39.50 clients.
Assistance
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Information Technology Services (ITS)
- ITS has computer labs and multimedia equipment. Staffed computer labs are available at each campus with data, audio-visual, and design tools. ITS also offers multimedia production stations, a video production studio, and equipment checkout.
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Assistive Technology
- University Libraries provide assistive technology labs at each location. See Accessibility for more information.
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Off-Campus Access
- The University Libraries subscribes to thousands of journals and e-books accessible remotely. See Off-Campus Access for help and troubleshooting.