Remote access to high-end computers available from Auburn University Libraries

Auburn students, faculty and staff will have remote access to powerful software which has been uploaded to 85 high-end computers in Ralph Brown Draughon Library and the Library of Architecture, Design and Construction. To access the computers, users will not be required to upgrade their devices or purchase additional software.

“Getting our users access to the computers and software they have grown used to having at the Auburn University libraries has been a high priority for us since we were forced to close our doors to users at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Chris Mixon, senior information technology specialist in the newly built Innovation and Research Commons, formally known as the Media and Digital Resource Lab.

“The 85 computers we have configured for remote access are machines running expensive software such as ArcGIS Pro, Autodesk Architecture and SolidWorks computer assisted design software.”

Mixon explained that although the idea was conceived as a way to bring additional library services to remote workers and learners during the crisis, if it proves successful, it will likely be retained. Resulting in users having access to the computers when the Innovation and Research Commons is closed.

Users can access the computers at: https://www.lib.auburn.edu/remotelab/. Login requires Auburn University credentials.