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Torgersen library help desk

Also known as entrance to "The Bridge", library services in Torgersen include a classroom, a Library Information Desk, and the ECS Lab with a number of specialized CD-ROMs, DVDs, and connections to selected library databases.

Electronic Consulting Room

Mapping/GIS software

  • ArcGIS ArcInfo 9.3
    Extensions:
    • 3D Analyst
    • ArcScene
    • ArcScan
    • GeoStatistical Analyst
    • Publisher
    • Spatial Analyst
    • Tracking Analyst

CAD/graphical/modeling software

  • Google Earth
  • Google SketchUp
  • ProgeCAD 2008

Numerical/statistical software

  • NVivo 9
  • SAS 9.2
  • SPSS (PASW) 17

Business/office

  • Microsoft Office 2007

We have two high-end workstations for our patrons use. The computers are Dell XPS 630 towers, with dual 22" flat screen monitors. We also have two scanners available to the public.

2 Dell XPS 630 Workstations

  • 3 GHz processor
  • 4 Gigabyte RAM, 1TB disk
  • DVD/CD-RW optical drive
  • Dual 22" Dell flat panel display
  • Windows XP

Scanners

Epson Perfection 1650 attached to a Dell Dimension 4600

  • Type - flatbed color image scanner
  • Maximum scan size - 8.5" x 11.7" ( 216cm x 297cm)
  • Optical resolution - 1600 dpi
  • Maximum resolution - 12800 x 12800 dpi with software interpolation
  • Scan modes - 16 bits grayscale and 48 bits color

Umax Astra MX3 attached to a Dell Dimension 4300

  • Flatbed color image scanner
  • Maximum scan size - 8.5" x 11.7" ( 216cm x 297cm)
  • Hardware resolution - 600 dpi x 1200 dpi
  • Maximum interpolated resolution - 9600 dpi x 9600 dpi
  • Scan modes - 36-bit color | 12-bit gray scale | 1-bit line art

Newman Library spring hours

Sun: open 9:00am
Mon-Thu: open 24 hours*
Fri: close 8:00pm
Sat: 9:00am - 8:00pm

*During 24 hour operation, a valid Hokie Passport is required to access or remain in the library between 12 midnight and 7:30am.

Current semester hours

   

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