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Services for Graduate Students : Technology

Please explore this guide and learn about the Harold B. Lee Library services available to graduate students.

WiFi

WiFi service is available throughout the library. To learn about how to get connected go to the Office of Information Technology site and follow their instructions.

Video Production Studio and Sound Recording Booths

The Experiential Zone on Level 4 South contains sound recordng booths and a video production studio all available for student use. For more details about each space, and to make reservations go to studio.lib.byu.edu.

Printers, Copiers & Scanners

Printers & Copiers

There are color and black and white printers and copiers on most floors of the library. There are large format printers the Makerspace (4 South) and at Family History (2 North). All require using your BYU ID/Signature card to pay for printing. Courtesy print cards may be purchased at Level 3 General Help Desk and Family History/Religion area on Level 2 North. For more information about printing go to http://lib.byu.edu/services/printing/.
Wide format printing available at the Experiential Lab https://lib.byu.edu/services/experiential-lab/.

3D Printers and Scanners

A 3D printer takes a 3D drawing rendered on a computer and extrudes a plastic filament to "print" the object. The Makerspace (Level 4) has 3D printers, as well as 3D scanners, available for patron use so that you can make your creations into reality. More information about the the Library's Makerspace go to https://lib.byu.edu/services/makerspace/.

Scanners

Most of the library's copiers have scanning capability where you may scan and email at no charge. There are flat-bed scanners attached to public computers on Level 3 and Level 5. Both General Help Desk and Family History/Religion areas have KIC scanners as well. Large format scanning available at the Makerspace on Level 4 South. https://lib.byu.edu/services/?q=scanners

Multimedia & Software Training Services

The BYU LIbrary Software Training Lab, found at Level 4 South, provides tools and training to help students with projects involving graphic design, web design, and digital audio and video manipulation. Questions? Stop by or call the Software Training Desk at (801) 422-1353.

  • Stations may be reserved for up to 5 hours per day
  • Consultants are available to help with projects

Visit the Software Training Website to learn more about the free classes they offer and how to register.

Some audio and video recording equipment may be checked out at the Equipment Checkout office also on Level 4 South. Equipment that can be checked out include camcorders, digital audio recorders, cameras, GoPros, microphones, tripods and more. Visit the Equipment Checkout service page to get a list of all the equipment available and learn how to reserve items.

Technology Enhanced Group Study Rooms

There are group study rooms  on each floor and single user study rooms in the Periodicals Reading Room on level 2. Most study rooms have white boards. Some group study rooms include a computer and 52" monitor mounted on the wall. These technology enhanced rooms also have USB ports included so that you can connect your own computer, memory devices, etc. to the monitor/computer.

To reserve a study room and view each rooms features, go to the Study Room Scheduler on the library's website.