The Galter Health Sciences Library provides computer workstations to facilitate access to collections, information and services in support of the teaching, learning and research missions of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Research Cluster
We offer six dedicated research PCs (numbered HSL 911-916) equipped with software packages for handling statistical and bioinformatics workflows. The computers are clustered together in the first-floor study space.
Virtual Access
If you’re unable to visit the library, NUworkspace offers users a virtual Windows Desktop to faculty, students and staff, including access to software that may not be readily available on their own computers.
Software on Library Computers
PC / Windows
Acrobat Creative Suite (Photoshop, Acrobat, Distiller)
ArcMap/ArcGIS
EndNote
Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, SharePoint)
Python (Anaconda Navigator with jupyterlab, jupyter notebook, qtconsole, spyder)
R and RStudio
SAS | SPSS | STATA (on labeled PCs)
Macintosh
Acrobat Creative Suite (Photoshop, Acrobat)
EndNote
Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
R and RStudio
Discounted or Free Software
Some of the software listed here is offered for academic and/or personal use at a significant or total discount to current Northwestern faculty, staffand students. See the NUIT Software site for details and instructions.
Appropriate Use of Galter Library Computer Workstations
Our computers are intended for non-commercial use or educational purposes only. Faculty, staff, students and residents currently affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine have priority for workstation use. Non-NU guests may use library computer workstations with temporary guest NetID logins issued at the Galter Health Sciences Library Circulation Desk.
Persons who violate any of these policies may lose their privileges to use the Galter Health Sciences Library, may be subject to Northwestern University disciplinary actions, and/or be subject to criminal prosecution or other legal action, as appropriate.