Technology and Equipment

Sprague Library

For information about Wi-fi availability, please visit IT’s Guest Services page.

Desktop computers are available in the reference area on the main floor of the library.
Montclair users can use their NetID to log in to these computers. For more information (including computer availability, visit the IT Public Computing Lab and Laptop Lending page.
A limited number of desktop computers are also available for visitors. Visitors can bring a current photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport, student/employee ID) to Laptop Lending. A lab assistant will note the visitors’ information (first and last name, ID #) and then bring visitors to the reference area to log them in with a guest account.

The printing lab is on the main level of the library in room 132, near the elevator.
For more information regarding printing please visit Printing on Campus (Students)

IT provides laptop computers to borrow for use in the Library with a Montclair State ID card.
Laptops may be checked out for four hours (with the possibility of renewal if laptops are available) from the laptop lending lab in room 132 on the main level of the library, near the elevator.
Print jobs may be sent to the printing lab and may be picked up there.

Scanning is free and does not require a Montclair State ID card.
Scanners can be found near the Access Services Desk and in the Reference Area on the main level of the library.

Microform readers/scanners are available to scan pages from microfilm and microfiche on the lower level of the library.
For students, microform copies cost 10 cents per page. The scanner service for microfilm/fiche is free.
Faculty, staff and doctoral students may request microform items to be copied for them by completing the Article Request Form. (No charge for three articles or 50 pages per week).
Major Microfilm and Microfiche Collections
For more information regarding microform readers/scanners, please call 973-655-4288.

The Viewing Rooms are equipped with DVDs, VCRs and video monitors/televisions. Reserve a viewing room.
The Listening Rooms have equipment for listening to CDs, audio-cassettes and records (LPs). Reserve a listening room.
For more information call 973-655-4288.
Students may borrow DVD players, camcorders, and external drives from the Information Technology Division through the AV request form on the Reserving AV Equipment page.

The library has Polycom cameras and Sony 4K 65 inch flat screens located in the three Collaborative Spaces on the Lower Level, and in Room 139A (the Green Screen Room) which can be used with Zoom or other video conferencing applications.
For more information call 973-655-4288.

Access Services has calculators available that may be checked out for up to 3 hours.
For more information call 973-655-4288.

Battery charging stations are available for short term loan from the Sprague Library front desk.
Please read our Battery Charging Station Policy before borrowing.

For information about Wi-fi availability, please visit the Bloomfield IT Support page.

Desktop computers are available in the Pollack Computer Center.
Bloomfield College users can use their student ID to log in to these computers. For more information (including computer availability, visit the Bloomfield IT Support page.

There are 5 printers available in the Bloomfield College Library.
- 3 in the Pollack Computer Center (1 for Montclair Campus users and 2 for Bloomfield Campus users)
- 1 on the second floor outside of Room 204
- 1 on the lower level in the Learning Hub
If you need to print when the library is closed, printing is available in COHL Room 137.