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Library Information Network Center (LINC)

The LINC and LINC classroom can be found on the first floor. Together they provide more than 130 public, networked computers with access to a variety of research and productivity applications. Windows and Macintosh platforms are available in the LINC all on a first-come, first-served basis. The LINC also has one non-networked station that allows users to run their own applications. Also, the LINC has two stations equipped with a scanner and the Photoshop application for creating and editing graphics. Black & white and color laser prints can be purchased on a per page basis (see current pricing below).

Applications

Our computer lab and classrooms offer a wide spectrum of applications. All networked computers provide access to the Microsoft Office suite of products as well as Internet access, the Corel WordPerfect suite and applications installed at the request of faculty. Laser printing is available from all networked stations. To assist you with software questions, books for most applications are available at the LINCdesk.

Accessibility

Two computers have a speech synthesizer and Zoom Text available in the LINC. A Braille printer and scanner are also available on one of the computers.

User Responsibilities

Equipment is intended for academic purposes. Individuals using the equipment for purely recreational purposes will be required to relinquish their space.
Users are responsible for maintaining copyright compliance with all materials used.
All equipment is to be used as is. Users should not attempt to reconfigure equipment to suit their personal needs.
Users should save their work often. CD’s and DVD’s can be purchased at the LINC desk, if necessary..
All equipment use must be discontinued 15 minutes before closing. The laser printing service will be discontinued 20 minutes before closing.
Users are responsible for any damage to equipment or software through carelessness or neglect.
The introduction of computer viruses or the breach of computer security systems are violations of Texas criminal law and may result in prosecution as a misdemeanor or as a felony.
Because the LINC is a public facility, the library cannot warrant software to be free of computer viruses and is not responsible for any damage to patron software occurring from the use of contaminated programs. Users, therefore, use software at their own risk.

Printing

The LINC has a number of printing options. Laser and Color Laser printing are available at the following rates:

Black & White Prints

10 cents per sheet

Regular Transparencies

50 cents per sheet

Color Prints

$1.00 per sheet

Color Transparencies

$1.50 per sheet

Transparency prices include the transparency sheet. Due to the heat of the laser printers, individuals cannot supply their own transparencies.