Computers, Scanners, Copiers, etc.
This grid tells you at-a-glance at which libraries equipment is available.
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| Computer Workstations with Printing | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
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| CD-ROM Research Workstations | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
| Wireless Network Access (details) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Wired Network Access | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||
| Permit Personal Laptop Use | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Loaner Laptops | X | X† | X† | |||||||||||
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| B&W Photocopier | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
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| Color Enlarger | X | |||||||||||||
| Self-Service Scanner | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Staff-Assisted Scanner | X | X | ||||||||||||
| Crimson Cash Value Transfer Station | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
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| Audiocassette Player | X | X | X | |||||||||||
| CD Player | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||
| DAT Player | X | |||||||||||||
| DVD Player | X | X* | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| Digital Piano | X | |||||||||||||
| Headphones | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| Laserdisc Player | X | X | ||||||||||||
| MIDI Keyboard | X | |||||||||||||
| Reel-to-Reel Tape Player | X | |||||||||||||
| Steenbeck | X | |||||||||||||
| Turntable | X | X | ||||||||||||
| VHS Player | X | X* | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||
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| Bulletin Board | X | X | X | |||||||||||
| Exhibit Case | X | |||||||||||||
| Lockers | X | X | X | |||||||||||
| Slide Projector | X | X | X | |||||||||||
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name for important details.* does not support European (PAL) format
† available to Harvard undergraduates only
Computers and Printers
Public Computer Workstations with Printing
There are about 400 public computer workstations running Windows XP that accommodate Internet access and fee-based printing in all HCL libraries. These machines do not require login and can access all of Harvard University Library's electronic resources. They also have the Microsoft Office suite, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox Web browsers, and full audio support, as well as the plug-ins required by Harvard e-resources. Headphones are required for using audio. Check with library staff for headphone availability. Workstations also have the capacity to burn a CD or play a DVD.
Patrons can temporarily save files they're working on to the computer's hard drive. (See Saving Files on Workstations.)
Patrons can print from all public computer and research workstations, as well as from loaner laptops in Cabot and Lamont. Printing fees can be paid with Crimson Cash.
CD-ROM Research Workstations
In addition to the features of the standard public computer workstations, CD-ROM Research Workstations offer additional special applications (these vary by library) and access to each library's CD-ROM collection. Headphones, available from the Circulation Desk, are required. There are research workstations in Cabot, Fine Arts, Fung, Harvard Map Collection, Harvard-Yenching, Lamont (in Research Services and Morse Music & Media), Loeb Music, Tozzer, and Widener.
Saving Files on Workstations
Patrons can temporarily save files on the public workstations and then either burn them to a read/write CD provided by the patron, transfer them to another location via FTP (File Transfer Protocol), or save them to a flash drive. A flash drive is a small, removable data storage device that can be connected to a computer, usually via a USB port. These compact and easy-to-use devices are extremely portable and can be bought with various memory sizes.
Personal Laptop Use
Use of laptop computers is permitted in the libraries. Harvard and FAS affiliates who have an ID and University PIN can access the Internet using their own laptop once they register with FAS IT.
Loaner Laptops
Cabot, Lamont, and Quad each have Loaner Laptops that are available for on-site use only for up to three hours at a time. Loaner laptops at Cabot are available to any Harvard-affiliated library patron. Loaner laptops at Lamont and Quad are available to Harvard undergraduates only. Headphones and mouse peripherals are also available for use with loaner laptops.
- Borrowers are expected to protect the laptops from damange and theft, and will be billed for damaged, lost, or stolen laptops, and/or peripherals.
- Laptops are loaned on a first-come basis. There are no renewals and no advance holds.
- An overdue fee of $0.01 per minute applies to loaner laptops. After 24 hours, the borrower is billed a replacement fee of $3,000.
- All laptops are due 30 minutes before the library closes, regardless of when they are checked out.
Network Access
Wired network access is available in Cabot, Fung, Harvard-Yenching, Lamont, Loeb Music (graduate student carrels only), Quad, and Widener libraries.
Wireless network access is available in all HCL libraries and units, but not necessarily in all spaces in a given library. Each library has one or more Wireless Access Points, but users must be working within a certain radius because building infrastructure also affects wireless connectivity. The following list indicates specifically where wireless is available:
- Cabot, Fine Arts, Fung, Harvard Map Collection, Harvard Theatre Collection, Loeb Music, and Quad, Tozzer – throughout the entire space
- Houghton – Reading Room, 2nd floor meeting room
- Lamont – Ginsberg Reading Room, Donatelli Reading Room, Morse Music & Media, Forum Room, Research Services
- Widener, Harvard-Yenching – all spaces except the stacks
Always use the FAS Virtual Private Network (VPN) client when using a wireless network to ensure data encryption across the network. The FAS VPN client allows a computer outside of the Harvard network to receive a Harvard IP (Internet) address, so it is "virtually" connected to the Harvard FAS network. This will permit you to access resources that are restricted to the Harvard network. VPN client software is available at the FAS Software Download site.
Patrons are encouraged to consult FAS IT for information on wireless connectivity for FAS-Affiliated Members of the Harvard Community.
Accessing PIN-Protected Electronic Resources
Licensed electronic library materials are accessible by authorized Harvard affiliates with the use of a Harvard ID and University PIN for authorization. Patrons do not have to enter their ID and PIN when using public computer workstations located in the libraries. Patrons who attempt to access PIN-protected electronic resources from personal laptops within the libraries or from a computer workstation or laptop outside the Harvard Library must enter their Harvard credentials (Harvard ID and University PIN).
Harvard Map Collection Computing Resources
The Harvard Map Collection offers state-of-the-art computer mapping resources for Harvard students, faculty, and staff, which promote and facilitate geographic information systems (GIS), cartography, remote sensing, and geographic research and analysis. Resources also include hundreds of CD-ROMs of data in the Map Collection's Digital Collections. Visitors are encouraged to reserve a computer via e-mail if they can plan their visits ahead of time. Personal Instruction is available for collection resources.
For additional information on campus GIS resources, see GIS@Harvard.
Computer Workstations
Those patrons with active projects may leave their files on the Map Collection shared drive, but we strongly urge users to back up their files on their own media after every session. Files left on the shared drive and untouched for three months will be deleted. The Harvard Map Collection is not responsible for backing up data or projects or for missing or deleted files, and we do not provide blank media such as USB flash drives or CD-ROMs.
| Windows XP Workstation (4) | |
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| 1 gig of RAM | DVD/CD-RW |
| Pentium IV, 3.0 ghz Processor | USB II Port |
| 21" Monitor | Floppy Drive |
- E-mail in advance to reserve a computer.
Software
The Harvard Map Collection provides a complete array of computer mapping software. In addition to word processing, Web browsing, and other common software programs, we offer the following software.
| Application | Software |
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| Geographic Information Systems | ArcGIS 9, ArcView 3.3, workstation ArcInfo 9, ArcExplorer, MapInfo Professional, and all primary ArcGIS & ArcView extensions |
| Desktop Mapping | Geocart, MAPublisher for FreeHand & Illustrator, Campaign Cartographer |
| Desktop Publishing | Photoshop, Freehand, Illustrator, PageMaker, InDesign, MS Imaging |
| Electronic Atlases | Google Earth Pro v. 4 (beta), Centennia and many others |
| Remote Sensing | ERDAS Imagine |
View a complete list of the Harvard Map Collection's Software.
Printers
The Harvard Map Collection has a HP Color InkJet 2600 printer for up to 11" by 17" printing, a black-and-white HP Laserjet 2300dn, and a Epson 9600 color plotter for oversized printing up to 44". The following charges apply regardless of whether prints are in color or black-and-white:
| Printer | Cost |
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| HP Laser Printer 2300dn | $0.05 |
| HP Color Inkjet Printer 2600 | $0.25 for 8.5" x 11" $0.50 for 11" x 17" |
| 44" Epson 9600 Color Plotter | $2 per square foot |
Scanners
For public use we have a Hewlett Packard ScanJet 6100C with an imaging area of about 11" by 14" and the ability to save both color and black-and-white images and to print. Only small maps may be scanned with the desktop scanner. Please see the reference librarian before scanning.
For oversized documents the Map Collection has a VIDAR Atlas P42 Plus color scanner with an imaging area of 42" in width and a half inch in thickness. This scanner is operated by staff only and is reserved solely for Map Collection materials.
Please see our Reproductions page for cost, scheduling, policies, etc.
- See the Computers and Printers section further up this page for general computing information regarding network access, etc.
- More information about the Harvard Map Collection
Copiers/Scanners/Crimson Cash
Copiers
Self-service photocopiers accept Crimson Cash and some accept cash. Copies cost $0.10 each with Crimson Cash and $0.15 each with change. Copyright laws require that users photocopy library materials for research/educational purposes only.
Scanners
Self-service scanners scan files to a USB flash drive or transfer files to another computer using FTP, but they do not have the capability to manipulate text or images and they do not print. There is no fee for use. Copyright laws require that users digitize library materials for research/educational purposes only.
There is a self-service scanner located in each of the following libraries: Fine Arts, Fung, Harvard-Yenching, Lamont, Loeb Music, Quad, and Tozzer. Inquire at the Circulation Desk about location. There are two self-service scanners in Cabot Library, two in the Widener Library's Atkins Reference Room, and two in the Widener Library's Phillips Reading Room.
The Harvard Map Collection has a self-service scanner, which can FTP materials and print files, as well as an oversized staff-operated scanner. More information about Map Collection scanner equipment and fees is available in the Harvard Map Collection Computing Resources scanners section.
Houghton Library also has an oversized, staff-operated scanner. Requests to scan Houghton materials are considered on a case-by-case basis depending upon condition, copyright, and donor restrictions. Some material may require curatorial approval for scanning. The fee is $1 per scan with a standard turnaround time of 24 hours. A patron may have up to 10 Houghton items scanned per visit. Please consult Reading Room staff for assistance.
Crimson Cash
Information and services can be found at http://www.cash.harvard.edu.
Change Machines in the Libraries
- Cabot: There is a change machine near the main level photocopiers.
- Fine Arts: The library does not give change and there are no change machines. However, the main floor black-and-white photocopier, which takes coins and bills, can give change.
- Fung: The library does not give change and there are no change machines. (The one copier that takes change also takes Crimson Cash.)
- Harvard-Yenching: There are no change machines in the library, but staff at the Circulation Desk may be able to make change.
- Loeb Music: The library does not give change and there are no change machines. (The one copier that takes change also takes Crimson Cash.)
- Quad: The library does not give change and there are no change machines. (The one copier that takes change also takes Crimson Cash.)
- Tozzer: The Circulation Desk can make change.
- Widener: There is a change machine just inside the Sage Cafe on the ground floor. Patrons may also get change in the Imaging Services Office, G-81, on the ground floor of Widener during regular business hours (9-5, M-F).
Audio and Video Equipment (by library)
Cabot Science Library
The library has a VHS player in the Reference area and two VHS players in the upper level study rooms. DVD players are available on the two research workstations. Headphones are available from the Circulation Desk.
Fine Arts Library
The library has two televisions with VHS and DVD players that are also compatible with NTSC discs. Equipment does not support European video formats. Reservations are not required. Headphones are available from the public services desk in Slides & Digital Images.
Lamont Library
Audio and Video Playback: Morse Music & Media has 10 stations, each with DVD and videocassette playback capability. Equipment plays all regions and DVD-R. Morse Music & Media also has a Laserdisc player. Headphones are required and are available from the Circulation Desk.
There is a viewing room on Level 2 with a video disc player for 12-inch discs, two combination DVD/VHS players that are limited to region 1 (North America), and a DVD-R player.
Morse Music & Media has three turntables for LP records, three audiocassette players, and eight CD players. Headphones are required and are available from the Circulation Desk.
Loeb Music Library
Audio and Video Playback: The library has playback equipment compatible with all current formats (CD, DVD, DVD Audio, VHS, PAL, Laserdisc, phonograph, MP3, cassette, DAT, reel-to-reel tape player, etc.).
A digital piano is available in the scores stacks.
MIDI keyboard, compatible with Finale score-writing software, is available on research workstations.
Tozzer Library
The library has two VHS and one DVD player that can all support up to two sets of headphones. Headphones are available from the Circulation Desk.
Widener Library
The Phillips Reading Room supports all existing VHS and DVD video formats, including PAL and SECAM on VHS and all of the international DVD regions, including VideoCD format. Viewing of non-circulating materials has priority, but reservations are not required.
Microfilm Readers
Libraries with microfilm in their collections have readers. Some only read, some read/print copies of film, some read/scan/print and create image files that can be burned to CD, saved to a USB flash drive, e-mailed to another computer, or exported via FTP. Patrons must provide their own CDs and USB flash drives. Cost of print copies ranges from $0.10–$0.15 each. Some machines take Crimson Cash and others just cash.
Other
Bulletin Board
Located in Cabot Science Library for use by the Harvard University community. All postings must be dated. Cabot reserves the right to remove notices deemed unsuitable.
Exhibit Cases
Located in Cabot Science Library for use by Harvard University community. Exhibition proposals should be submitted to Ellie Clement via e-mail.
Lockers
Lockers for storage of books and personal belongings are available in Houghton Library and Harvard Theatre Collection where their use is mandatory, and in Cabot Science Library where they can be reserved for an academic year or for summer school session. Contact Cabot Circulation by phone at 617-495-5355.
Slide Projectors
Carousel slide projectors for on-site use in Lamont Library with slides on reserve are available in the viewing room on Level 2. Projectors for use in classrooms or outside of Lamont are available from the University's Instructional Media Services – Media & Technology Services.
The slide viewer in Tozzer Library is used to view slides on a small monitor. It does not project images.
Typewriters
Three electric typewriters are available in Lamont Library on a first-come basis.
