In support of staff development, the NC State University Staff Senate provides a Computer Loan Program for qualifying NC State staff members. This program provides computers to employees who may have limited access to develop computer skills and who want to take classes or expand their knowledge in ways that are mutually beneficial to themselves and the university. The Staff Senate Computer Loan Committee manages this initiative.

The Technology Lending program at the NC State University Libraries aims to help increase student and employee access to technology and technological literacy.

Check out the expansive list of items that can be borrowed. The options include laptops, chargers, e-readers, cameras, iPads, voice recorders, and many more.

Review the Technology Lending Guidelines or reach out directly for Technology Lending support.

Wolfpack Outfitters offers a variety of technology options from computers to gaming and 2FA Security Keys.

NC State offers two Makerspace locations for your convenience.

The D.H. Hill Jr. Library Makerspace is located on the first floor, offering students, staff, and faculty a hands-on space to explore the world of making. With access to 3D printers, low-fidelity electronics, sewing machines, a laser cutter, and more, there are tools and materials for every project.

The James B. Hunt Jr. Library Maker Studio is located on the fourth floor. This space gives students, faculty, and staff hands-on access to the tools, technologies, and skills of making, including 3D printers, low fidelity prototyping supplies, electronics, sewing machines, and many other tools and materials. 

The Makerspaces are always staffed whenever it’s open, so you can drop by for expert assistance, consultations, or anything else that you might need.  

First-time visitors must complete an online orientation before visiting the Makerspace.

The Libraries offers a wide range of Digital Media Production support and Digital Media Production Spaces, to include an Assistive Technology Center, Audio Booths and Rooms, Digital Media Lab and Studio, and a VR room.

The Libraries offers several to experience Gaming & Virtual Reality for professional and personal development or leisure.

• 3D Scanning – Make 3D digital models of real-world objects
• Esports – Play and watch competitive video games
• Gaming – Play and develop games
• Graphics – Illustrate, edit and design
• Live Streaming – Broadcast video and audio to the web
• Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality – Experience and create

Explore the Gaming & Virtual Reality Spaces available and let the fun begin.

Staff Senate’s Employee Experience and Relations Committee oversees the Digital Access and Inclusion Project. The goal is to ensure equitable participation and full community engagement at the University by increasing digital access and knowledge for NC State employees who do not use computers regularly in their jobs.

NC State University pays for some software licenses that allow affiliated faculty and staff to download the software onto their personal and state-owned computers. Visit NC State’s Office of Information Technology’s software page(Unity ID login required) to view software available to employees to download onto personal computers. Click on the software that you would like to download for more information and instructions.

View OIT’s Frequently asked questions about software or contact them by visiting their website of calling 919-515-4357.

NC State faculty and staff have free access to a vast online library of instructional videos and practice files.

LinkedIn Learning is an online video training library with thousands of expert-created courses covering technology, software, hardware, business, career-building, creativity, management, and more. LinkedIn Learning is designed for all levels of learners.

Access the LinkedIn Learning database.

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OIT offers a variety of free technology workshops and educational opportunities. Unless otherwise specified, these are for graduate students, faculty and staff. See the full training schedule in REPORTER

OIT offers several services that can help eligible NC State faculty and staff work productively from home or remotely. Review the Remote Work Resources and Guidelines to learn more.