Computers

VCC Library provides workstations with computer software installed on Windows PC and Apple Mac.

Laptops

  • The library has a number of laptops available for loan.
  • Laptops are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Laptops may be borrowed for up to 2 weeks (no extensions), and the borrower assumes all responsibility for lost or damaged laptops.
  • Students and employees must present a physical VCC Library Card, Driver’s License, BCID or Passport with their picture on it in order to check out a laptop.
  • Only 1 laptop or iPad per patron.

To see if a laptop is available at your campus, please click on the links below:

All laptops are preinstalled with Windows 10, web browsers, and Microsoft Office. You may not install additional software, and the laptops are not able to run advanced software such as AutoCad or Adobe Creative Suite.

Departmental Laptops

As well, the library holds some laptops on reserve for specific departmental use. For more information, contact libraryhelp@vcc.ca or the department.

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

  • Lenovo L14

Indigenous Education & Community Engagement (IECE)

  • Lenovo L14

Disability Services (DS)

  • Lenovo L14
  • Lenovo Thinkpad T460

A/V Equipment and iPads

To see a list of A/V equipment you can borrow at the library, and to book for specific time periods, use LibCal.  

iPads

  • iPads are available on a first-come, first served basis.
  • Students and employees must present a physical VCC Library Card, Driver’s License, BCID or Passport with their picture on it in order to check out an iPad.
  • iPads may be borrowed for 4 weeks (no extensions), and the borrower assumes all responsibility for lost or damaged iPads.
  • Only 1 iPad or laptop per patron. 

 

The library has two types of iPads:

1) Well-Being iPads (iPad 10.2", 9th generation)

These come preloaded with well-being apps and resources that teach skills such as mindfulness, breathing, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)-based thought-work, to support students in building resilience and strong coping skills. The iPads also include Zoom so that it could also be used to meet with a Counselor remotely. They are available at the library on a first-come, first-served basis. Please ask at the Service Desk.

2) iPad 9.7", 5th generation

Available at the library on a first-come, first-served basis. Please ask at the Service Desk.

Printers and Copiers

You can print (single or double-sided) from any computers at the Broadway and Downtown campus libraries.

Photocopying (single or double-sided) is available in three sizes: standard, legal or ledger.

Black and white: 10 cents per side. Colour: 25 cents per side.

Method of payment: Either go to the Service Desk and pay with credit, debit or cash, or add funds yourself (see below).

Adding Money to your Printing Account Online

  • Log in to a computer at the library with your student number and password
  • Find the PaperCut applet on the desktop (upper right-hand corner)
  • Click My PaperCut 
  • Log in again
  • Click Add Credit in the bottom left of the screen
  • Select the amount to add and click Add Value 
  • Fill in your credit card information

If the transaction was successful, you’ll see your receipt for the transaction. 

Wireless Access

The VCC Wireless network is available at both campuses, 7 days a week, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Students and employees can use the wireless for free. Visitors can access the wireless for free for one hour by clicking on the "Free Connect" prompt.

To Login

Select VCC-Public as your wireless network. When you open a browser, you will be asked to log in.

   VCC students: use your myVCC login (student number and password).
   VCC employees: use your College login.

Eduroam (EDUcation ROAMing) is a wireless network available at participating colleges and universities in BC including VCC. To login, use your network login and password.

   VCC students: your network login is your student number followed by @vcc.ca, for example: 000123456@vcc.ca. Your password is your myVCC password.

Printing is not available from the wireless network. There are computers in the Library and the Learning Centre that are connected to printers.

Problems connecting? Come to the Library Service Desk to get help with connections and passwords issues.