Basic Needs Tech Support Program
The Basic Needs Technology Program provides currently enrolled UCSB students with a few tech resources to support them in their academic journey. In order for students to be considered for any resources through the Basic Needs Technology Program, they will need to submit a Basic Needs Tech Request form. Once submitted, request forms are reviewed by our tech team. Students can expect a response about their request within 2-3 business days.
Resources available include:
Short-term loaner devices are chromebook devices. The maximum loan period for laptop devices is 30 days. Borrowers must sign a borrower agreement form when picking up loaner device. This resource is available to all UCSB undergraduate and graduate students.
Eligibility criteria includes:
- being currently enrolled at least half time (6 units or more) in the current quarter
Loaner iPads are provided with styluses, brought to you by Associated Students. This resource is only available to currently enrolled UCSB undergraduate students. No more than one ipad can be granted per student. The maximum loan period for a loaner ipad is one quarter in length.
Eligibility criteria includes:
- being currently enrolled at least half time (6 units or more) in the current quarter
Gift Chromebooks are Chromebook laptops at no cost for students who are currently enrolled and demonstrate financial need. These will be issued on a first come first serve basis for students who meet the eligibility criteria.
Eligibility Requirements
- being currently enrolled at least half time (6 units or more) in the current quarter
- must demonstrate financial need
Library Resources
Public Computers
The Library has over 175 public computers located throughout the building. Public computers & technologies in the Library:
Computer Areas Computers and Printing
Makerspace
The UCSB Makerspace offer access to high-quality fabrication tools, in-depth instruction, and peer support on rapid prototyping and iterative design processes.
The Makerspace is open to UCSB students, faculty, and staff as of January 2024. Available equipment includes 3D printers, laser cutter, vinyl cutter, sewing machines, and more.
Library Laptop Loans
Available at the Services Desk in the UCSB Library. Laptops are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The maximum loan period is 4 hours.
Please read the checkout policy thoroughly before checking out a laptop. You must return the laptop to the Services Desk by the due date & time to avoid fines.
Library Technology Lending
The UCSB Library has a variety of items available at the Services Desk for checkout to UCSB students, faculty, and staff.
Lending technology includes charging cables, calculators, headphones, presentation clickers and more. Most items have a maximum loan period of 4 hours.
Tech Repair Resources
UCSB Campus Store
Apple Authorized Service Provider Which Can Provide Both in and Out-of-warranty Repairs for Apple Product in-store.
Additionally, We Can Perform Back-ups, Data Transfers, Virus Removal and Hardware Upgrades on Both Pc and Apple Computers.
Sustainable Technology Repair Initiative (STRI)
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The Sustainable Technology Repair Initiative (STRI) strives to help students become more familiar with their digital devices and increase their digital literacy through educational programming and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing opportunities.
- We can help students develop and hone their knowledge of the digital devices they use every day for school, work, and beyond.
- The next time the functionality of your computer, laptop, or other digital device begins to deteriorate, there is a resource you can turn to if you want to learn about the issue you’re facing and be confident about the options you have to fix your device.
Additional Tech Resources
Offers extra Mac chargers, PC chargers, scientific calculators, and iClickers. Cost per item depends on item and length of borrowing period.
To request a rental visit:
A.S. Tech Rentals
The Library has three GauchoPrint printers, UCSB’s student-funded printing solution that allows students to use their 200 pages of print credit at any GauchoPrint printer. The printers also allow users to print from laptops and mobile devices.
Visit gauchoprint.ucsb.edu.
Students, faculty, and staff: Use your UCSB NetID and password to log in to your GauchoPrint account. Printing is 10 cents per sheet of paper used. GauchoPrint is only available in black-and-white.
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Services available such as: Box.com, Duo, GauchoPrint, GauchoSpace, Identity/NetID, UCSB Bridge
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Locations for support include: Phelps 1521, HSSB 1203, PSYE 1804, Music 1401, Library Service Desk (New Spring 2022)
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Student Services Help Center: Call (805) 893-4357 or file a support ticket