Specialized Technology
Specialized technology is available onsite at specific library locations. Many of the offerings support using specific formats of library materials.
| Technology | Location(s) |
|---|---|
| Microform readers and scanners | Serials and Microform Services in the Hatcher Library; Art, Architecture, and Engineering Library |
| DVD, VHS, or Blu-Ray viewing station | Askwith Media Library |
| CD player listening station and MIDI keyboard | Music Library (floor 3) |
| Game stations and legacy computers | Computer and Video Game Archive in the Shapiro Library |
| Anatomage Table (an anatomy visualization system) | Taubman Health Sciences Library |
| VizHubs (high-powered computers with large display screens for group viewing) | Adjacent to the Art, Architecture, and Engineering Library (floor 2) and reservable |
| Adaptive software and hardware | At the Knox Center located on floor 2 of the Shapiro Library |
In addition, many of our creation and learning spaces also have special equipment or hardware — from letterpress machines to 3D printers — with experts available to help you learn new equipment.
Special items and equipment
Sometimes unexpected needs come up while you’re at the library. We keep a variety of special items and equipment — such as CD/DVD drives and headphones — available for checkout at different library locations.