Computers: There are many computers on the 1st floor, 2nd floor, and Concourse Level of the library.
Wi-Fi: The Graduate Center has two wireless networks: GCcommunity (log in with GC network account credentials) and GCguest (just enter your email address). All library resources are available on the wi-fi networks.
Printing: Graduate Center students, faculty, and staff receive free, unlimited printing. Printing can be initiated from library computers or from any web-enabled device. Non-GC users may print from library computers to the Guest Printer for 15 cents per page. See the "Printing" box on the right for more information.
Scanners: Flatbed book scanners and a KIC bookeye (overhead) scanner are located near the reference desk on 2nd floor. Patrons may save scans to USB drives or email the file directly from the scanning workstation.
Software: See the "Software" box below.
Microform/film/fiche: Readers are available on 2nd floor near reference desk for free scanning to PDF. PDFs may be saved on a USB drive or e-mailed.
Photocopies: A color/B&W copy machine available on the 2nd floor requires a reusable copy card ($1.00) and costs 15 cents per page. Non-GC visitors may use this machine to print from a USB drive. Free scanning (see above) is available as an alternative.
Piano keyboard: A piano-like keyboard is available for use on the 2nd floor (in the study room with glass windows). Headphones must be used while playing the keyboard, to avoid disturbing other library users. Headphones are available for borrowing at the Circulation Desk (1st Floor).
Policies: See CUNY's Policy on Acceptable User of Computer Resources.
There are several assistive technologies available in the Graduate Center Library and elsewhere in the GC, including JAWS, Kurzweil 1000/3000, and Zoomtext. For full information about these offerings, contact Student Affairs at studentaffairs@gc.cuny.edu or (212) 817-7400.
The following software applications are available at the GC and are set up to be used with the operating systems indicated:
For the most up-to-date software availability, including applications that are available in specific locations only, see IT's list of software.
For answers to other questions about software or information technology (e.g., Blackboard, CUNYfirst, telecommunications, survey tools, etc.), please consult IT’s Frequently Asked Questions or contact IT Services at itservices@gc.cuny.edu.
Need more info? Consult these pages:
Printing for GC Account Holders:
Once you send a print job to the printer, visit and use the print-release station to release and pick up the print job. Additional printers are available in department labs. Report any printer problems to IT Services at itservices@gc.cuny.edu. For step-by-step instructions, consult:
Printing for Guests:
Visitors to the GC Library have two ways to print. Both methods cost $0.15 per page and require a copy/print card, which can be purchased from a card vending machine near the Reference Desk. Buy the card with a $1 bill, then re-insert the card to add more value. Cards are reusable but not transferrable to other libraries.
The Graduate Center does not support poster printing for students. Local printing options include:
Manhattan Printing
267 5th Avenue
(btwn 29th & 30th Streets)
Swift Copy Print Shop
10 East 36th Street
(between Fifth Ave. & Madison Ave.)
FedEx Office
191 Madison Avenue
(between 34th & 35th Streets)