Computing
Explore options for using Library-provided computers.
Long-Term Laptop Lending
For students with significant financial need who have need for a long-term loan of a laptop, you may apply to the campus laptop loan program. Questions may be sent to techlending@ucsd.edu.
SSO Computers
- Require student, staff, or faculty login via Active Directory account.
- Offer internet access and a full range of research and productivity software, including Microsoft Office.
- Workstations are updated and rebooted each night; any user data on the hard drive is erased. Save data on external media or the cloud, or email files.
- All areas include Windows PCs only.
Available in:
- 2 East (Geisel)
- 2 West (Geisel)
- WongAvery Library 1st Floor
Software Installed on Library Computers
Core Software
Specialty Software
- ArcGIS
- Autodesk (Geisel 2 East PCs only)
- MatLab
- Mathematica
- R Statistical Computing
- Stata
- Zoom
SSO Computers in the Library are maintained by UC San Diego ETS. To locate specific software on campus computers, please contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@ucsd.edu or by phone at (858) 246-4357.
Public Computers
The UC San Diego Library provides limited public computers. Public Computers are intended for research, scholarship, and other academic work. While the Library supports open access to the internet, employees may ask a library user to vacate an Public Computer for the following reasons:
- Priority is given to UC faculty, staff and students, and those using government resources
- A 30-minute time limit may be imposed when others are waiting
- Use of Public Computers for chat room messaging; Instagram, Facebook, and other social media communications; games; and commerce is not permitted
Note: To view and/or download federal government resources in certain file formats, library staff can assist in setting up and using a Microsoft or Google account.
We have two models of Public Computers available
Public Computer Kiosk
Access to internet browser in private/incognito mode Access to printing via Wepa Print app
No access to internal or external storage (file explorer or USB drives) No access to the Windows desktop or any other applications No external sound, please bring wired headphones to listen to audio
Available in 2 West (Geisel) and WongAvery Library Lobby (1st Floor)Public Computer Lite (PC)
Access to limited Windows desktop and applications Access to printing via Wepa Print app Access to external storage (USB drives) No access to Microsoft applications No external sound, please bring wired headphones to listen to audioAvailable in the Geisel Service Hub (2nd Floor)Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
For those bringing their own laptop we have two types of BYOD stations available.
Docking Stations
These stations include a monitor, full-size keyboard and mouse, and USB type-C cables for connecting and charging your device. They are available in the following locations:
- Geisel 2 East: 12 with 27" monitors and 4 with 34" monitors
- Geisel 2 West: 6 with 27" monitors and 6 with 34" monitors
- WongAvery Library: 6 with 27" monitors
- Graduate Study Lounge (WongAvery): 1 with a 27" monitor
Non-Docking Stations
These stations include a monitor and HDMI cable for connecting your device. HDMI to USB type-C adapters are available for checkout through the Tech Lending Program if needed.
- Geisel 1 West: 25 with 34" monitors
- WongAvery Library Floor 1: 5 with 34" monitors
- Graduate Study Lounge (WongAvery): 1 with a 34" monitor
Tech Lending Program (TLP)
- The TLP loans technology items like adapters, chargers, and headphones to UC San Diego faculty, staff, and students.
- Do a keyword search in UC Library Search for the item you want, or search for "Tech Lending Program" for a browsable list. You can also view our inventory of chargers / cables / adapters and productivity items.
- Send TLP-related questions, comments, and suggestions to LibraryBorrowing@ucsd.edu.
Specialty Computing
- Data & GIS Lab (Geisel 2 West) offers data and GIS software.