Technology

On-Campus Computers

Both campus locations provide computers, printers, and Wi-Fi for public and student use. Computer use is currently limited to students-only during the pandemic; black and white printing only. 

Chester

• Windows 10 and Office 2016
• Laser printers. Color and black and white available
• ADF scanner

Midlothian

• Windows 10 and Office 2016
• Laser printers. Color and black and white available
• One flatbed scanner and one ADF scanner

Laptops 

Laptops are available for checkout by current students at both campus libraries. 

• Students must sign library technology user agreement. 
• Students are responsible for the entire cost of a laptop or Chromebook if stolen or damaged. This may be over $1000.
• Files are not permanently saved to library computers. Students should back up all files to an external device or online storage (i.e. external hard drive, flash drive, Google, Dropbox, etc.) 
• Chester and Midlothian offer Dell laptops

Tablets 

Wacom Writing Tablets are available for checkout by current students at both campus libraries.

• Tablets can connect to a PC or Apple device
• Useful for taking notes, submitting written work in Canvas or other electronic assignments that have drawing tools, graphic design or art, and writing equations in math and science courses

Chromebooks

Chromebooks are available for checkout by current students at both campus libraries. 

• Students must sign library technology user agreement.
• Students are responsible for the entire cost of a laptop or Chromebook if stolen or damaged. This may be over $1000.
• Files must be saved to a Google Drive account or some other method (Chromebooks will not retain files)
• Renewals are not allowed. Students must wait until the next business day to checkout a Chromebook again.

Calculators

Both Libraries have graphing and scientific calculators available for checkout. 

• Students enrolled in specific math courses may be able to borrow calculators for the length of their course.
• Students will be asked to provide proof of enrollment (schedule or Canvas course page) for semester loans.
• Students who are not enrolled in the specified math classes may borrow calculators for one week.
• All students will sign the technology user agreement for checkout.
• Students are responsible for the entire cost of the calculator if stolen or damaged. This may be over $100.

The Brightpoint Library installs software to library computers as requested by Brightpoint faculty members. The following software is available at the campus libraries.

Midlothian

• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Adobe Dream Weaver
• AFinale notepad
• Military CAD card program
• Net Beans
• Python
• AutoDesk Inventor Suite
• AutoCAD
• Integrated Accounting
• IBM Statistics
• MAT Lab
• Adobe Photoshop
• Visual Studio

Chester

• AutoDesk Inventor 2018
• AutoCAD
• AutoCAD Architecture 2018
• Military CAD card program
• Revit 2018
• IBM Statistics
• Adobe Dreamweaver CS6
• Adobe Photoshop CC 2015.5
• Visual Studio 2013

Additional Software Resources

Brightpoint offers all students the opportunity to access Kurzweil 3000, an educational technology that provides reading assistance, comprehension support, and support for improving writing and test-taking skills. 

Printing is currently provided for no cost. Please see the Libraries' staff for assistance for printing in the Libraries.