Auraria Library provides support for computer workstations, software, printing, scanning, as well as basic technology help such as using email and wireless network. 

Have questions? Please stop by Ask Us Desk on the 1st floor for assistance.

Print, Scan & Copy

Large format high resolution color printer at CTC
You can print from any computer in the Library. All print jobs go to every print station. Auraria Library also has three scanners and two self-service copiers available for Auraria campus students, faculty, and staff.

Wireless Access

student using a tablet in a library
Auraria Library offers wifi throughout the building. Read more about connecting here. Users can use wireless (WiFi) access in Auraria Library for online research and to browse the internet.

Computer Labs

Research Zone Computing
3 main Computer Labs and 1 Research Computing Zone are available within the Library.

About Library Computers

Windows Workstations

The Auraria Library has Windows 10 workstations available at the following locations:

  • 51 computers in North Computing, on the 1st floor near the Lawrence Street Entrance.
  • 80 computers in South Computing, on the 1st floor along the south windows.
  • 20 computers in West Computing, on the 2nd floor near the west windows.
  • 2 computers at Research Bar with limited software, next to the Ask Us desk. 
  • 4 computers at Quick Lookup with limited software, 1st floor near the Lawrence Street entrance. 

Apple Workstations

The Auraria Library has macOS Big Sur workstations available at the following locations:

  • 12 iMacs in the Research Zone on the 1st floor of Auraria Library. 

Assistive Technology Workstations

The Auraria Library has Windows 10 and macOS Big Sur workstations available in the following locations. For more information about these workstations, please visit Accessibility Services.

  • 2 computers in the Assistive Technology Work Room in the North Computing near Room 104.
  • 1 computer in North Computing, on the 1st floor near the Lawrence Street Entrance.
  • 1 computer in South Computing, on the 1st floor along the south windows.
  • 1 computer in the Research Zone on the 1st Floor of the Auraria Library.
  • 1 computer in West Computing, on the 2nd floor near the west windows.
  • 1 computer in group study room 210H. This is a bookable group study room.

How To

  • Log In to Library Computers

Log in to a Library workstation with your last name and 9-digit campus ID number.

  • Save Your Work

Save your work to a USB drive, to cloud storage, or by emailing documents to yourself. Library computers reset with each login, so your work cannot be saved to the desktop.

  • Extend time on Library Computer

For students, faculty, and staff, there are no time limits, but after 180 minutes, you may extend your time by renewing your log in every 60 minutes. For those using computer passes, the computer time limit is 180 minutes per day.

Need Help Finding A Computer?

Use our interactive floor map to find a computer station.

Interactive Library Map

Each of the Windows computers has the following software:

Each of the Apple computers has the following software:

Looking for Laptops to Checkout?

We have laptops and other technology equipment available at the first floor Ask Us Desk. Check out the collection here!

Ask Us Collection

Purchase Recommendations

Students, faculty, and staff can use this online form to recommend a purchase for new materials.

Make Recommendation

Computer Labs on Campus

Each school on Auraria Campus offers computer labs for students: