Open Computers and TechSpots

There are computer workstations available for use by students, faculty and staff on both the Round Rock and San Marcos campuses in the libraries and other campus buildings. These workstations are equipped with a variety of software to support most academic needs.
In San Marcos, there are four TechSpots (formerly called Open Computer Labs) located across campus to make it convenient to find an open computer. They are located in the Family Computer Sciences building, Jowers Hall, McCoy Hall and the Academic Services building (ASB) South. These TechSpots are managed by University Libraries and are open to all students and faculty. Our goal is to provide state-of-the-art open computer environments for students in support of faculty instruction. TechSpots have Send&Print printers and our newly remodeled TechSpot in ASB South also has reservable group study rooms and a quiet study space. We are planning to remodel the other three TechSpots soon, bringing the library to you!
Find information about locations, available software and specialized workstations by clicking on the tabs below.
Faculty and staff can make special software requests by filling out an online form. Login required.
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San Marcos TechSpots
TechSpots Windows Stations Mac Stations Printer B&W Printer Color Special Stations Phone Alkek Library Floor 1 (behind stairs) 12 0 0 0 0 Alkek Library Floor 2 132 0 10 2 Assistive Technology 512.245.2106 Alkek Library Floor 4 (Rm 452) 36 0 0 0 Alkek Library Floor 4 (Rm 440) 38 0 0 0 Alkek Library Floor 5 12 0 1 0 Alkek Library Floor 6 15 0 2 0 ASB South Rm 201 54 0 2 0 512.245.8055 Family Consumer Science Bldg. Rm 140 24 0 2 0 512.245.5561 Jowers Rm 101 32 10 3 0 512.245.4897 McCoy Rm 338 73 0 5 0 512.245.3760 -
Round Rock Campus Labs
Computer Lab Windows Stations Mac Stations Printer B&W Printer Color Special Stations Phone Avery 255 (library) 38 0 1 1 1 B&W copier 512.716.4700 Avery 303 17 2 0 1 1 color laser copier Avery 305 16 2 1 0 1 B&W copier -
TechSpot Operating Hours
All labs located in Alkek Library will follow current library operating hours. Please be aware that hours change during the summer and certain holidays.
Normal Fall/Spring Hours
LAB Sunday Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday ASBS 201 Closed 7:30am - 10pm 7:30am - 6pm Closed FCS 140 Noon - 6pm 7:30am - 10 pm 7:30am - 6pm Closed Jowers 201 Closed 7:30am - 10 pm 7:30am - 5pm
Closed
McCoy 338 Noon - 6pm
7:30am - 10 pm 7:30am - 6pm Closed
Normal Summer Hours
LAB Sunday Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday ASBS 201 Noon - 6pm 8am - 10pm 8am - 5pm Closed FCS 140 Noon - 6pm 7:30am - 9pm 7:30am - 5pm Closed
Jowers 201 Closed 7:30am - 6pm 7:30am - 5pm Closed
McCoy 338 Noon - 6pm 7:30am - 10pm 7:30am - 5pm Closed
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Software List
Software Titles Win Mac Notes and Specialized Locations Acrobat Pro DC
X X PDFs Adobe CC Suite
X X Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.
Adobe Flash Player
X X Alertus
X X Texas State Alert System
Apple iWorks
X Keynote, Numbers, Pages
ArcGIS X AutoCad X FCS 140 AutoDesk 3ds Max
X FCS 140
AutoDesk Revit
X Chrome
X X Clinical Solutions
X Code Blocks: IDE
X CrimStat
X Alk Gov Dragon Naturally Speaking
X X Alkek Libary and ASBS 201 Eclipse
X Edge X Erdas Imagine
X Firefox X X
Google Earth Pro
X X Internet Explorer X ITunes
X JAWS X X Alkek Library, ASBS 201, Avery 255, Avery 303, and Avery 305 JMP Pro
X JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA
X McCoy 338 Mathematica
X X Matlab
X Mendeley Desktop
X NetBeans IDE
X McCoy 338 NotePad ++
X Nutritionist Pro X FCS 140 Office X X Word, PowerPoint, etc.
OpenBook
X X Alkek, ASBS 201 OpenJDK
X X P3 by Purple
X X Alkek, ASBS 201 Pycharm
X ALK GOV Pyscripter
X ALK GOV QGiS
X ALK GOV Read & Write Gold
X X Alkek, ASBS 201 R for Windows
X Rstudio
X Safari
X SecondLife Viewer
X Simio X SPSS Statistics
X X SQL Server Management Studio
X Statistics
X Hawkes, Business Statistics for Other
Tableau Accounting
X McCoy 338 VLC Media Player
X X Visio
X Visual Paradigm
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Software Requests
Faculty and staff can make special software requests by filling out an online form. Log-in required.
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TechSpot Policies
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Conduct
- Patrons are required to wear masks and stay six feet away from others in computer labs
- Do not move furniture or use computers that do not have a chair assigned to them.
- Patrons must show their valid Texas State University ID card upon request.
- Only spill proof drink containers are allowed. All other drink containers are prohibited.
- Patrons should respect the privacy of others work, user files, disks, and passwords.
- Labs are a resource for quiet study and noise should be kept to a minimum.
- Abusive language or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
- Cell phones must be muted or turned off.
- Patrons should step outside the lab to place or receive calls.
- Lab Staff are not responsible for lost, stolen, or misplaced items. Found items will be turned in to UPD.
- Pets are not allowed in the labs.
- Lab phones are for lab staff.
- Only official lab signage and messages may be posted in labs.
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Resources
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Patrons may not copy software, manuals, or other materials for any reason without the express written approval of the originating source. No exceptions can be made.
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In order to preserve a stable computing environment, outside software will not be installed on lab computers.
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Faculty and staff can request software by filling out an Open Computer Labs Software Request Form.
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Patrons may only utilize one computer at a time.
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Patrons' data files should be kept on their own storage device or networked storage area. Files saved to the lab computers will be removed without warning.
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The university does not assume responsibility for unauthorized access or damage to data on lab systems.
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Patrons are encouraged to back-up data files for their own protection.
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Use of laptop computers is accepted in standalone (non-networked) mode; however, individuals should contact the ITAC Help Desk for any assistance with their laptop.
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Documents printed on lab printers are limited to 50 pages. Large jobs can be sent in batches. Lab Staff must approve the use of any outside paper.
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Patrons should not leave their computer unattended, after 15 minutes of inactivity they will automatically be logged off.
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Enforcement of Policies
Violators of the lab policies may be asked to leave the lab facility. Violation or continued violation may result in the suspension of lab privileges.
Student Lab Assistants are responsible for the security of the Computer Labs and the enforcement of lab rules and policies, not the creation of the policies outlined here. If questions or concerns arise, please email a Lab Manager.
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Computer Availability
Know before you go! Find out how many work stations are currently available in each lab by clicking the Current Lab Status button.