Computing & Technology
- Data & GIS Lab
- Digital Media Lab
- Computers & Laptops
- Print & Scan
- Tech Lending
- Connect from Off-Campus
Computers and Laptops
Explore options for using Library-provided computers and laptops.
Chromebook Grab and Go Laptop Self-Checkout
Grab a Chromebook, sign in, and work anywhere in the Library!
This service is temporarily unavailable as we install and test new software
We must pull the Chromebooks out of production for the time being. The Grab and Go app is being deprecated as of March 31st (per Google) which will render the application inoperable. A fix has been in development, however it is not currently in production as of this time. In order to maintain the fleet we will be pulling the current available Chromebooks to store in TDX until the new app is available. We hope for that to occur very quickly and plan to re-deploy ASAP once that occurs.
Grab and Go Chromebooks are available to any UC San Diego student, faculty, or staff. Simply grab a Chromebook, sign in with your UC San Diego credentials (email address and password), and use the device anywhere in the Library. Chromebooks are available any time the Library is open and can be used anywhere in the building.
On a Chromebook you can launch applications, surf the web, save and work with files, and more. Give it a try!
Step 1: Grab a Chromebook.
Step 2: Sign in with your UC San Diego email account.
Step 3: When you're done, log out, put the Chromebook back on the shelf, and plug it in.
Locations
There are now four locations in Geisel Library to borrow a Grab and Go Chromebook
- Geisel 2nd floor West, elevator lobby
- Geisel 2nd floor East, study space by printers
- Geisel 1st floor West, study space next to the charging lockers
- WongAvery 1st floor
Getting Help
For questions and general support, please visit our FAQ or send an email to gngsupport@ucsd.edu.
Long-Term Laptop Lending
If you are in need of a long-term use of a laptop for your courses, please apply for an academic year loan through Basic Needs using the UC San Diego Student Affairs Technology Lending Request Form.
Productivity Workstations (most of the library 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 both iMacs and Windows PCs.
Available in:
- East Commons (Geisel 2nd Floor)
- West Commons (Geisel 2nd Floor)
- Brody Collaborative Space (Geisel 1st Floor West)
- WongAvery Library Commons (1st Floor)
InfoStation Computers
- Open to the public without login.
- Offer internet access and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Major file formats are supported and printing, downloading, and e-mailing results are available.
- InfoStations 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.
- Windows PCs only.
Available in:
- Geisel Library Service Hub and West Commons (2nd Floor West)
- WongAvery Library Lobby (1st Floor)
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
- Four docking stations are available in the East Commons (Geisel 2nd Floor) and 10 in the West Commons (Geisel 2nd Floor) for those bringing their own laptop, but who wish to use a full-size keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
- One docking station is available in the WongAvery Grad Lounge.
- These stations offer various connections including VGA, DVI, HDMI, Displayport, and mini-Displayport (Apple thunderbolt) video hookups.
- Many items to support BYOD activities (e.g., adapters and chargers) are available in the Tech Lending Program.
Tech Lending Program (TLP)
- The TLP loans technology items like adapters, chargers, flash drives, 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 browseable list. You can also view our inventory of media tools, chargers / cables / adapters, and productivity items.
- Send TLP-related questions, comments, and suggestions to reserves@ucsd.edu
Specialty Computing
- Digital Media Lab (East Commons, Geisel 2nd Floor) is a multimedia production / postproduction studio.
- Data & GIS Lab (West Commons, Geisel 2nd Floor) offers data and GIS software.