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  • Hampton: (757) 825-2877 | Historic Triangle: (757) 258-6500

    • Technology Services in the Library

    Librarians are available to keep library technology running smoothly and to help students/faculty/staff with use of library equipment. Please note that we are unable to repair personal devices.  

    On personal devices, we can help with school-related items.  These include:

    • connecting to wifi
    • navigating Canvas and MyVPCC,
    • using MS Office and other programs
    • VPCC/school-related websites (Sam, Cengage, etc.)
    • other technology needs relating to student academic work at VPCC

    Copying or Scanning in the Library

    Copying is available for free at both campuses using the library printer. The cost of copying is subject to change. 

    Scanning is free. Documents can be e-mailed or saved to a USB, Google Drive, or Smartphone. 

    The libraries do not have a public fax machine.

    Software in the Library

    The following software is readily available on all computers in the library: 

    • MS Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox browsers
    • Respondus Lockdown Browser
    • Office 365
    • Visio 2019
    • Project 2019
    • Adobe Acrobat
    • Zoom Workplace
    • VLC Media
    • Google Earth Pro

    Ask a library staff person how to access the following software:

       

    Adobe Creative Cloud (Mac Computers)

    • Photoshop
    • Illustrator
    • Premiere
    • and Other Adobe Apps

     

    Engineering

    • AutoCAD/Inventor 2023
    • Wireshark
    • Respondus Lockdown Browser
    • Adobe Creative Cloud desktop
    • Notepad ++
    • ArcGIS Pro

    Assistive Technology 

    • Zoom magnifier/ Reader text 2024
    • JGasp 2.0.6_08
    • Respondus 
    • Wireshark
    • ArcGIS Pro

    Technology in the Library for Students

    The Hampton and Historic Triangle Campus Libraries offer the following equipment for Students, Faculty, and Staff to borrow from the library.

    • Computer mouse
    • USB Webcam
    • Kindle (pre-loaded with a variety of popular books)
    • Camera and tripod
    • Video camera
    • Scientific calculator (Students only)
    • Graphing calculator (Students only)
    • Headphones
    • Headphones with microphone and USB connection
    • Ring light
    • Wi-fi hotspots (data caps apply)

    Students must complete the Media/Technology Equipment Agreement available at the circulation desk to borrow this equipment.  

     

    Campus WiFi

    Students and guests have three options to use Wi-Fi at VPCC:

    • myVCCS network – Sign in using your VCCS credentials (ex: ABC123) and password. Available to all VCCS students, faculty, and staff.
    • Eduroam – Sign in using your VCCS email (ex: ABC123@email.vccs.edu) and password. Available to all participating Eduroam institutions (great for summer students or for visitors from other Eduroam institutions). You can use Eduroam at other participating institutions as well.
    • Gator Guest network – Sign in by selecting your authentication method. Enter your name and email or phone number, accept the terms of service, then press “send access code” which will be sent to your email or phone. Enter the code and you can log into the network. Gator Guest is available to the public and does not require a VCCS login.

    IT Help Desk

    If you are having problems with MyVPCC (such as issues with your username or password) please contact the helpdesk:

    • Phone: (757) 825-2709
    • Email: helpdesk@vpcc.edu
    • In Person: Kecoughtan Hall, Room 249 (Hampton)

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