Video and audio teleconferencing are also available in specially-equipped rooms. The center is linked to Cable-52, the City's educational cable television station. The center also has a microwave link to Stanford University and access to Bay Area teleports. Carrels are equipped with the latest AV technology, including color video editing, speed-listening tape units, and cable access. A media reference library is also maintained with an extensive collection of references and a catalog website.
Consultation is given for the technical specifications of faculty grants.
To provide support and access to the resources of the Internet for all members of the campus community, Computing Services operates and maintains a SUN SparcServer cluster. An IBM compatible mainframe houses student and business information systems that provide services like the touch-tone registration, grades, and financial aid information. Over 1,400 PCs and Macintoshes are available on campus for student use. Computing Services offers free short courses and workshops throughout the year to teach faculty, staff, and students how to use campus computing systems, utilities, and applications software. The SFSU Computing Services Security Guide covers policies, procedures, and proper uses of computing systems.