Frequently Asked Questions

What technology is available in the library

 

Coastal library has laptops available for checkout at the circulation desk for a 2-hour period. They have the following specs:

• 15.5" Display
• Number keypad
• Microsoft Office
• VLC Media Place
• Google Chrome Browser
• Acrobat Reader

Desktop computers are available in the library’s open study space as well as in the Information Literacy lab, and can be accessed with your Coastal credentials. Members of the public are welcome to utilize desktop computers as well—see a library staff member to get logged in.

Accessibility Devices and Software Available:

• Large print/High visibility keyboard: LR 208 (Computer in study room 208)
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking: LR 208
• JAWS Screen Reader: LR 208, LR 214
• Lockdown Browser: LR 208, LR 213, LR 214

​​​​There is one printer available on the second floor with printing, scanning, and copying capabilities, located along the wall of the Writer’s Center.

• Copying and scanning can be done from the printer. If you need to print a document, printing must be done from a desktop computer in the library.
• Check out our printing and copying polices on the library’s Policies and Guidelines page.

There are various types of chargers available for checking out for a 2-hour period including:

• Universal AC Adapter
• Portable Omnichargers with the following ports:
  • 100W AC
  • 100W DC
  • 60W
  • USB-C
  • 18W
  • USB-A
  • 10W Wireless
• USB-C to USB-A Cable
• USB-C to USB-C Cable
• Lightning to USB-A Cable
• Magsafe 2 Charger

Need a charger that you don’t see here? Let us know on our Suggestion Form!

Headphones and headsets are available for checkout for a 2-hour period at the circulation desk.

• Logitech H390 USB Headsets
• Dragon USB Headsets
• Hamilton Buhl Deluxe Stereo Headphones

Coastal has two webcams available for checkout at the circulation desk, both are Logitech Business USB Webcams with the following specs:

• HD 1080p video
• H.264 Support
• Dual omnidirectional microphones with noise-cancelling
• 78° diagonal field of view
• HD autofocus
• Auto light correction

These webcams work with the following programs:

• Microsoft Teams
• Skype
• BlueJeans
• Webex
• Fuze
• Google Meet
• GoToMeeting
• Lifesize Cloud
• Pexip
• RingCentral Video
• Vidyo
• Zoom