Equipment and Facilities

 

Computers

Computers are available for student and community users.  Software includes Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Frontpage, Publisher, and Photoshop, as well as access to the internet, the library catalog, and various research databases and indexes.  All use subject to the Rockingham Community College Acceptable Use Policy.

Library computers are networked to several laser printers located behind the circulation desk.  There is a 10 cents per page charge for regular printing and a 50 cents per page for color printing.  Please be aware that the library does receive any portion of your lab fees to cover the costs of printing.

When using library computers, we recommend saving your work frequently to your own flash card or disk.  If it is necessary to reboot a computer, all files saved on the computer will be lost.

 

Laptop Computers

Currently enrolled RCC curriculum students may check out laptops for in-library use only. To check out a laptop, bring a RCC picture ID with the current semester sticker and a driver's license to the checkout counter, and read and sign the Laptop User Agreement form. Laptop users must comply with the college Acceptable Use Policy for the Internet. The late fee is $5 per hour, and there is no grace period.  See the Laptop FAQ for more information. 

 

Wireless Internet Access

Wireless access is available in and around the James Library. Any use of the Rockingham Community College network (wired or wireless) must be in accordance with the Acceptable Use Policy. RCC staff is not able to provide technical assistance for wireless access beyond that presented here.
  • Users are responsible for ensuring they have the appropriate compliant wireless card (802.11b or g) and are running up-to-date antivirus and antispyware software on their wireless device.
  • Depending on your wireless adapter, it may not be necessary to change any TCP/IP settings. If you need to set these manually, set them to obtain both the IP and DNS server addresses automatically.
  • Wireless access does not require you to login.
  • While RCC does not guarantee specific rates of speed or against interruption of service, every attempt will be made to make wireless access available 24/7.
  • Printing is not available for wireless connections.

Please note: the wireless network is not secure (i.e., it is not encrypted using WEP, WAP, etc.). The level of security of your transactions, files on your hard drive and general web surfing will depend on the level of security precautions you have taken with your computer.

RCC's Wireless Network Acceptable Use Policy can be viewed here.

 

Multimedia Workstation

The Library has a multimedia workstation for public use.  Using the multimedia workstation’s hardware and software, you can:

  • Scan pictures, film slides, or negatives, save/store the image files, and insert files into other software (Power Point, MS Word, FrontPage, etc.)

  • Scan print documents and convert the files into a variety of formats (MS Word, Excel, PDF, etc.) for editing

  • Improve scanned pictures and add artistic effects

  • Print documents and image files in color

  • Burn a mix CD

For more information, see the Multimedia Workstation Guide

An electric typewriter is also available for student and community users.  The library does not supply typing paper.

 

ZoomText

A computer with ZoomText software for the sight impaired is available.

 

Photocopiers

Two photocopiers are available for copying printed materials.  These copiers are located in front of the circulation desk.  There is a 10 cents per page charge for photocopying.  Change is available at the circulation desk. 

Three microform reader/printers which make copies of microfilm or microfiche are available.  Copies are 10 cents per page payable at the circulation desk.

A high speed audio cassette copier is available for duplicating cassette tapes.  There is no charge for this service.

 

Equipment

The following equipment is available for check out:

               Cassette players/recorders

               Assistive Hearing Device

               Filmstrip viewers

               Binoculars

               Slide viewers

The following equipment is available for library use only:

               Magnifying glasses

               Calculators

               Audio cassette tape eraser

               16MM projectors

               CD-ROM player

               Opaque projector

               Filmstrip projectors

               Slide projectors

               Overhead projectors

               VCR's

 

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