For even more information on Statistical, Qualitative Data Analysis (QDA) and Online Survey Applications, review the Academic Research Technologies page for further information from Learning Technologies & Innovation.

In collaboration with Student Accessibility Center, our University Libraries offer dedicated assistive technology rooms. Learn more University Libraries Accessibility resources. These spaces are in the following locations:

• Information Commons room 229, Lake Shore Campus
• Lewis Library room 910, Water Tower Campus

Software Applications

• Screen reading:
  • JAWS
  • NVDA
• Magnification:
  • ZoomText
• Voice recognition:
  • Dragon

Equipment and Technologies

• Alternative keyboards and pointing devices
• High-contrast displays
• Adjustable furniture and lighting
• OCR software for scanning printed materials

Contact the Student Accessibility Center at sac@luc.edu for room access and equipment training.

For faculty and staff that are interested to have software deployed to open-access computer labs, Information Technology Services requires these requests to be submitted annually to ensure the most stable, open computing environment. To make a software request, visit the Software Installation Requests page.

Yes! All our computer lab locations offer real-time usage data so you can see which workstations are available (in green), in use (in blue), or offline (in grey). Just click the Find a computer... link in the campus computer lab list.

While only a few computer labs are truly 100% open-access and not reservable for classes or events, you can also login to Campus Reservations 25Live system to review classroom location schedules. We help by printing out weekly schedule signs at the start of each week as a resource for those looking for their class, event, or otherwise when a space is available for use.

Visit the University Libraries Room Reservation page to reserve a Group Study Room in the Information Commons, Cudahy Library, or Lewis Library.

Our Equipment Loan Program offers Mac and PC laptops are configured much like a lab workstation, including all the standard software  applications, as well as data security requirements to securely revert customization and securely clear any data upon every reboot.

Be aware equipment may be loaned for up to 7-day usage per checkout, is based on availability. These are not intended to supplement personal or departmental purchases, long-term use; instead they are intended are for individual, student academic projects or presentations purposes. Learn more about the Loan Program Policies.

Login to the WebCheckout system to create a self-service reservation for the equipment you need with pickup and return times that work best with your schedule. For a step-by-step instructions on how to best use and navigate this system, visit our WebCheckout Reservations and WebCheckout Renewals pages.

All standard computer lab workstations, both Mac and PC, are configured with data security standards so upon logout, they will restart and clear any custom settings and saved data securely. Lab workstations will automatically log out after 10 minutes due to inactivity as well. For this reason, we strongly encourage making sure to save projects and data to the cloud, such as your Microsoft OneDrive, SharePoint, or other cloud storage solutions.

We have Epson V600 flatbed scanners in a handful of our service and computer lab locations:

• Information Commons 2nd floor, LSC
• Mundelein 703, 706 and 709 labs, LSC (Department of Fine & Performing Arts students only)
• Corboy Law Center room 608, WTC
• The Clare 002 labs, WTC (School of Communications students only)
• Cuneo Center SSOM room 254, HSC (coming soon!)

The Konica Minolta photocopiers in University library spaces also offer some scan functionality, in these locations:

• Information Commons 2nd floor, LSC
• Cudahy Library 1st floor, LSC
• Corboy Law Center 6th floor, WTC
• Information Commons 1st floor, HSC
• Cuneo Center SSOM room 254, HSC

On-Campus printing is made possible by our MobilePrint system, allowing ease of print outs from our computer lab workstations as well as sending documents from your Loyola email.

There are per page costs for printing which can be paid via your Loyola ID with Uniprint dollars loaded each semester or Rambler Bucks. To review your balance or add funds to your Loyola ID, visit the Campus Card's Online Card Office.

To learn more, visit our Printing & Posters page.