The Library and Centre of Scientific Communication (Pramonės pr. 22A, Kaunas) provides 254 workstations for readers, 25 of which are equipped with computers. Students can use computers, specialised software, various devices, and internet access. The library of the Alytus Faculty (Studentų g. 17, Alytus) provides 2 computer workstations.
Computers at the Library
At the Library and Centre of Scientific Communication (Pramonės pr. 22A, Kaunas), students can use their own laptops as well as the computers provided by the Library:
- Computer and Training Room (second floor, Room 208) – 8 computers and an interactive whiteboard;
- Teamwork Room (third floor, Room 307) – 1 computer and an interactive whiteboard;
- Individual Study Rooms (third floor, Rooms 308–312) – 5 computers;
- Reader Area on the third floor – 9 computers.
A scanner is available in Room 208. Computer headphones can also be borrowed temporarily from the Library.
Software for Academic Work and Research
All computers are equipped with essential software (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
Specialised Software for Studies:
| Adobe Creative Cloud | A suite of software and services designed for graphic design, animation and illustration, photo and video editing, publication layout, PDF creation and editing, and more. | On the third floor, on computers numbered 1–5. |
| Autodesk Inventor Professional 2026 | Software designed for mechanical design, documentation, and product modelling. | On the computers on the third floor. |
| Autodesk 3ds Max 2026 | Software designed for 3D modelling, animation, rendering, and visualisation. | On the computers on the third floor. |
| Autodesk Maya 2026 | Software designed for creating 3D visual effects, featuring powerful tools for character creation, rigging, animation, and modelling. | On the computers on the third floor. |
| AutoCAD 2026 | Software designed for computer-aided design (CAD) and the creation of technical drawings. | On the computers on the third floor. |
| Draw.io <https://www.draw.io/> | Software designed for creating charts and process diagrams. | On the computers in the Computer and Training Room (Room 208) on the second floor. |
| OCTAVE | Software designed for performing calculations using statistical methods. An alternative to MATLAB for programming. | On the computers in the Computer and Training Room (Room 208) on the second floor. |
Software for Applied Research:
| Maxqda | Licensed software designed for processing qualitative research data. | On one computer in the Computer and Training Room (Room 208) on the second floor, marked with a sticker. |
| IBM SPSS Statistics | Software designed for data management, advanced analytics, multivariate analysis, and statistical analysis. | On the third floor, on computers numbered 5 and 6, marked with a sticker. |
| PSPP | Software designed for processing and analysing selected data. A free alternative to IBM SPSS Statistics. | In the Computer and Training Room (Room 208) on the second floor. |
Internet Access at the Library
The computers in the Library are connected to the Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution network. You can connect to the institution’s wireless network via Eduroam using your Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution email login credentials.
Self-Service Equipment
Self-service book borrowing and return machines are available on the second and third floors of the Library. When the Library is closed, books can be returned using the book return machine located by the Library entrance on the second floor.
The self-service printing and copying machine is available in Room 402 of the Study Centre (Pramonės pr. 22A). Detailed instructions are provided next to the self-service machine.
Equipment for People with Individual Needs
People with visual impairments or disabilities can use the following equipment:
- Victor Reader Stream e-book player, which can be used to listen to recorded information and e-books in MP3, MP4, DAISY, EPUB, and other formats. If you would like to use the device, please ask Library staff;
- Freedom Scientific video magnifier for reading printed materials (Room 208);
- SARA CE (Scanning and Reading Appliance, Camera Edition), which automatically scans printed text and reads it aloud (Room 208).
People with hearing impairments or disabilities can use the Bellman Audio Domino digital wireless FM system, which helps improve speech comprehension in challenging listening situations (during lectures, seminars, while watching videos, etc.). The system can be used with hearing aids. If you would like to use the system, please ask Library staff.
The equipment was acquired as part of the project “Ensuring Access to Studies for Students with Special Needs”, implemented by the State Studies Foundation and funded by the European Social Fund.