In February 2024 we completed a programme to review all the computers in the library and make sure that they are all up to standard. Many computers have been replaced with newer, better ones. While the total number of computers in the library has been reduced to just over 160, usage data suggests this will be plenty, and you should benefit from the standard of computers being generally much higher. This guide has been updated re. the number of computers available in each area, but we are still trying to compile information about what software is available.
The library has over 150 PCs and Macs that are available for student and staff use. All computers are available to use on a 'walk-up' basis; it is not possible to book computers (you can book study rooms that contain computers).
Computers in some areas were bookable during the 2022/23 academic year (and in previous years). Usage data suggests that booking was rarely used or needed, so it seemed simpler for everyone to remove the booking option for computers. Room booking is available via a separate system; logging in to computers in the study rooms is completely unrelated to the room booking and does not secure you the room.
The table below details the open locations (i.e., excluding study rooms and specialist areas) in the library and the type/number of computers available for use there.
|
Location |
Study type |
Area code |
Computer type |
No. of computers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Floor LG |
Group |
B1 | Apple Macs |
24 |
|
Floor 0A |
Silent |
02 | Windows PCs |
16 |
|
Floor 0B |
Quick Access (15 minutes limit) |
01 | Windows PCs |
2 |
|
Floor 1A |
Quiet |
12
|
Dual Monitor PCs | 14 |
| Apple Macs | 1 | |||
|
Floor 2A
|
Group |
23 | Windows PCs |
16 |
| 24 | Alienware PCs |
20 |
||
| 22 | Apple Macs | 20 | ||
|
Floor 3 |
Group |
31 | Windows PCs |
28 |
The sections below show in which areas specific software is available.
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| Acrobat_2023_23.0_x64_PR1 | 01, 02, 12, 23, 24, 31 |
| AfterEffects_2023_23.2.1_x64_PR1 | 12, 24, 31 |
| Anaconda Navigator | 02, 31 |
| Android Studio | 02, 31 |
| Animate_2023_23.0.1_x64_PR1 | 12, 24, 31 |
| Ansys | 23 |
| Arduino | 02, 23, 24, 31 |
| Audition_2023_23.2_x64_PR1 | 01, 02, 12, 23, 24, 31 |
| Autodesk 3DS Max | 24 |
| Autodesk 3DS Max & Vray | 24 |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | 23, 24 |
| Autodesk Maya | 24 |
| Autodesk Navisworks Manage | 24 |
| Autodesk Revit | 24 |
| Autograph | 23, 24 |
| AWS CLI | 02, 31 |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| Bioware | 31 |
| Blender | 24 |
| Bridge_2023_13.0.2_x64_PR1 | 01, 02, 12, 23, 24, 31 |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| CadnaA | 23, 31 |
| CATT Acoustic | 23, 31 |
| CharacterAnimator_2023_23.1_x64_PR1 | 12, 24, 31 |
| Cisco Packet Tracer | 02, 23, 31 |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| DirectX 11 SDK | 24 |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| No software |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| Feedback Discovery | 23 |
| FileOpen_3.0.176.998_PR1 | 01, 02, 12, 23, 24, 31 |
| FileZilla | 02, 23, 31 |
| Filezilla | 24 |
| Flipbook | 24 |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| Git | 02, 31 |
| GitHub Desktop | 02, 24, 31 |
| Granta Edupack | 23, 24 |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| No software |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| Illustrator_2023_27.3.1_x64_PR1 | 01, 02, 12, 23, 24, 31 |
| InDesign_2023_18.2.1_x64_PR1 | 01, 02, 12, 23, 24, 31 |
| Inspiration_9_IE_9.2.4_PR1 | 01, 02, 12, 23, 24, 31 |
| Intel Haxm | 02, 31 |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| JASP | 31 |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| KiCAD | 23 |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| LightroomClassic_2023_12.2.1_x64_PR1 | 12, 24, 31 |
| Loadmaster x5 | 23 |
| LTSpice | 23, 31 |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| MathType | 23, 24 |
| Matlab | 23, 24, 31 |
| Maven | 02, 31 |
| MaxSurf | 23 |
| MediaEncoder_2023_23.2.1_x64_PR1 | 12, 24, 31 |
| Meshroom | 24 |
| Microsoft PowerBI | 02, 31 |
| Microsoft Project | 23, 24 |
| MikTeX_22.7_PR1 | 01, 02, 12, 23, 24, 31 |
| Mitsubishi SW0D5 | 23 |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| Nacsport | 31 |
| Netbeans | 02, 31 |
| NI Circuit Design Suite | 23, 31 |
| NodeJS | 02, 31 |
| NotepadPlusPlus_8.4.8_x64_PR1 | 01, 02, 12, 23, 24, 31 |
| Nvivo_12.6.1.970_PR1 | 01, 02, 12, 23, 24, 31 |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| OBS Studio | 24 |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| Papagayo | 24 |
| Photoshop_2023_24.3_x64_PR1 | 01, 02, 12, 23, 24, 31 |
| PreForm | 23, 24 |
| Prelude_2023_22.6_x64_PR1 | 12, 24, 31 |
| PremierePro_2023_23.2_x64_PR1 | 12, 24, 31 |
| PremiereRush_2023_2.7_x64_PR1 | 01, 02, 12, 23, 24, 31 |
| PSpice | 23, 31 |
| PsychoPy_2022.2.5_X64_PR1 | 01, 02, 12, 23, 24, 31 |
| Pureref | 24 |
| PuTTY | 02, 31 |
| PyCharm | 02, 23, 31 |
| Python | 02, 23, 31 |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| Quartus Prime | 23, 24 |
| Quixel | 24 |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| ReadAndWrite_12.0.75_PR1 | 01, 02, 12, 23, 24, 31 |
| Reality Capture | 24 |
| Rhino | 23, 24 |
| Room EQ Wizard | 23, 31 |
| RStudio | 02, 31 |
| Rstudio | 23 |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| Sage | 02, 23, 31 |
| SceneBuilder | 02, 31 |
| SketchUp Pro | 23, 31 |
| Sketchup Pro | 24 |
| Snapgene Viewer | 02, 31 |
| Softwareideas Modeler | 02, 31 |
| Solidworks | 23, 24 |
| SQLLite Studio | 02, 31 |
| Steam | 24 |
| Substance3DDesigner_2023_12.4.0_x64_PR1 | 12, 24, 31 |
| Substance3DPainter_2023_8.3.0_x64_PR1 | 12, 24, 31 |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| Tera Term | 02, 31 |
| Tomcat | 02, 31 |
| ToonBoom Harmony Essentials | 24 |
| Treeit | 24 |
| Twinmotion | 24 |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| Unity | 24 |
| Unreal | 24 |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| Vectorworks | 24 |
| Visual Studio | 24 |
| VS Code | 02, 31 |
| VXelements | 23, 24 |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| WEKA | 02, 31 |
| Wireshark | 02, 23, 31 |
| Wolfson Suite | 23 |
| Write-N-Cite_4.6.284_PR1 | 01, 02, 12, 23, 24, 31 |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| XD_2023_56.1.12_x64_PR1 | 12, 24, 31 |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| No software |
| Software Name | Areas where it is available |
|---|---|
| Zbrush | 24 |
| Zbrush Core Mini | 24 |
In general, our laptops have only a basic software suite installed on them. If you don't see the software you need in the list of programs, check the Software Center on the laptop to see if it can be installed. All laptops should have the same software on them. If you need particular software, we recommend that you check for it on the laptop you have borrowed before leaving the library.