Computer Labs in the Library

List of Software & Equipment

LCLC Lab (Library Computers @ Learning Commons)

This 60-station classroom lab is located on the west side of the first floor, adjacent to the open Learning Commons, and is used by faculty and librarians for hands-on computer and information literacy instruction. It is divided into two separate electronic learning spaces, a front lab (32 computers) and a back lab (28 computers), which can be combined for large classes.

Each lab has an instructor's station with computer, Smart Podium monitor, document camera, and connections for laptops.

Available software includes Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), web browsers, Google Earth, Minitab, SPSS, and much more. See List of Software & Equipment for the full list of available software and hardware.

Please consult our rules for the Use of the Library Computers @ Learning Commons. Faculty and staff can reserve the lab for instruction by contacting the Library Help Desk.

Library Learning Commons Lab

The Library Learning Commons lab, located at the west end of the first floor, is the primary place to perform research, work on assignments, and get computer help in the library. The Learning Commons computers are available for current CSU students, faculty, and staff to use any time the Library is open. Help with printing, scanning, and technology is available any time from the Library Help Desk.

Resources available in the Learning Commons Lab:

  • 77 general-use computers with Internet access, Microsoft Office, and access to all of the library's electronic resources. USB extension cords and headphones are available from the Library Help Desk.
  • 6 printers for color or greyscale printing.
  • 1 general-use PC and one text magnifier for persons with disabilities.
  • 11 Multimedia Production PCs with flatbed scanners and Adobe Creative Cloud software, including 2 PCs with ABBYY FineReader, and 1 Cricut Maker.
  • 5 Macs with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.

See List of Software & Equipment for a comprehensive list of available software and hardware throughout the library.

The Learning Commons lab is available for general use any time the Library is open (see Hours).

The Math Emporium (RT 230)

The Math Emporium, located on the second floor of the Michael Schwartz Library (RT 230), is a state-of-the-art learning center where students can work on Math assignments at their own pace and get help from a highly-skilled instructional team. Internet access is restricted to sites relevant to coursework in order to limit distractions.

The main use for this 128-computer facility is as a classroom for students enrolled in MTH 87 (Basic Algebra) and MTH 114 (Foundations of Quantitative Literacy), but students enrolled in these classes can work on their online homework in the Emporium whenever workstations are available.

Hours: Math Emporium hours vary by semester.

The related Mathematics Learning Center in BH 230 is open Mondays through Fridays. Please check the Math Learning Center website for current hours.

Assistive Technology Learning Center (RT 103)

The Preston White Assistive Technology Learning Center (AT Lab) was created to assist Cleveland State students with disabilities in performing the coursework necessary to successfully complete their academic programs.

The AT Lab provides assistive technology for students and faculty with visual, physical, or learning disabilities. Users have access to programs such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, dictation, scanning for text to speech, and word prediction, and to hardware including video magnifiers, a Braille embosser, Braille display, ergonomic keyboards, and alternative mice. Lab assistants are available to help users with the equipment. A PC with a text magnifier is also available in the Library Learning Commons Lab.

The AT Lab is a collaborative effort of the Michael Schwartz Library, the Office of Disability & Testing Services, and the Occupational Therapy Program. In order to use these facilities you must be a student registered with the Disability Services Office at Cleveland State or doing coursework that includes the study of assistive technology.

The lab is located inside the Michael Schwartz Library, but is run by the Office of Disability & Testing Services. Hours for this lab may differ from regular library hours. For more information, contact the Office of Disability & Testing Services at 216-687-2015 or ods@csuohio.edu.

Math Lab (RT 403)

The Math Lab is a joint venture of the Mathematics Department and the Michael Schwartz Library to provide support for students enrolled in general Math and Statistics classes.

The lab is equipped with 25 student workstations provided with all of CSU's standard Mathematics lab software, including SPSS, Minitab, and SAS.

Contact the Math Department for more information or to reserve this lab.

English Writers Lab (RT 302)

The Writer's Lab is a joint venture of the First-Year Writing Program and the Michael Schwartz Library to provide additional support for students enrolled in First-Year Writing courses.

The lab's primary use is for computer-assisted classes for developmental writing students. Other writing teachers may arrange to use the lab for classes. The lab is also used to support library instruction, particularly for courses in the First-Year Writing Program.

The Writer's Lab features:

  • 25 student PCs with Internet access
  • Software: Microsoft Office, web browsers, research citation software (Zotero, Mendeley)
  • For the instructor: SmartTouch panel, DVD/VCR deck, Faronics Insight software

See Computers in the Library for a more complete list of available software and hardware.

Contact the English Department for more information or to reserve this lab.