Software

Please see below for information about the availability of commonly-requested software packages.  Use the technical support links provided for each product if you need help with installation or have other questions. 

Centralized software purchasing at OHSU is generally handled by ITG or the Provost’s Office.  If you would like to make a request for an institutional license for software, please submit it to the Academic Technology Work Group of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee.

For training on how to use specific software programs, please check out the LinkedIn Learning option below.

 

Adobe Creative Cloud provides users access to a variety of software used for graphic design, video editing and web development.

Adobe CC is available on one computer on the 4th floor of the OHSU Library at the BICC (the 24-Hour Space). 

This workstation may be reserved up to 90 days in advance and for up to 6 hours per day.  Please visit our reservation page. 

ATLAS.ti is a qualitative data analysis and management tool that helps users to systematically arrange, reassemble, and manage large bodies of textual, graphical, audio and video data. 

ATLAS.ti is available on one computer on the 4th floor of the OHSU Library at the BICC (the 24-Hour Space).

This workstation may be reserved up to 90 days in advance and for up to 6 hours per day.  Please visit our reservation page.  

Licensing is limited to OHSU students and employees only. 

If you’re using an OHSU-managed computer, this software should be downloaded through Software Center (Windows) or Self Service (macOS).  Please see this ITG page for more information. 

EndNote is bibliographic management software that allows users to manage citations in personal libraries and create bibliographies based on a number of available journal or writing styles.

To download EndNote on your personal device, please visit: http://libguides.ohsu.edu/endnote.

All OHSU employees and students have free access to LinkedIn Learning's extensive subscription library thanks to a partnership between ITG, OHSU/AFSCME Labor Management Committee (LMC) and the Career and Workplace Enhancement (CWE) Center.

Activate your membership

  • Click on this link: https://lnkd.in/ge-cddd
  • Enter your OHSU username and password.
  • If you are not on campus and not using VPN, use DUO to authenticate your log in.
  • If this is your first time logging in: choose to connect your LinkedIn profile or skip this step. You do not need a LinkedIn profile to use LinkedIn Learning. If you have a LinkedIn profile, connecting it will provide a more personalized learning experience.
  • Start exploring!

Logging in after membership activation

  • Click on this link: https://lnkd.in/ge-cddd
  • Enter your OHSU username and password
  • If you are not on campus or using VPN, use DUO to authenticate your log in.
  • IF YOU CHOSE connect your LinkedIn Profile to your LinkedIn Learning account, enter your LinkedIn Profile password. If YOU DID NOT connect your LinkedIn Profile to your LinkedIn Learning account, SKIP THIS STEP.
  • Begin learning!

To learn more, visit the CWE Center O2 site or email cwecenter@ohsu.edu.

NVivo (produced by QSR International) is a software program used for qualitative and mixed-methods research. Specifically, it is used for the analysis of unstructured text, audio, video, and image data, including (but not limited to) interviews, focus groups, surveys, social media, and journal articles.

NVivo is available on one computer on the 4th floor of the OHSU Library at the BICC (the 24-Hour Space).

This workstation may be reserved up to 90 days in advance and for up to 6 hours per day.  Please visit our reservation page.  

Access to Office 365 is now available to all OHSU students. Students may install the Office desktop applications on their personal devices and use them during the duration of their time at OHSU. Access to Office 365 along with troubleshooting information and links to Microsoft support can be found on the 365 Learning Portal.

RStudio is a free and open-source integrated development environment (IDE) for R (GNU S), a programming language for statistical computing and graphics. It is very similar to the S system and is capable of a wide variety of analytical tasks such as: linear and nonlinear modelling, statistical tests, time series analysis, classification, and clustering. It runs on most platforms and is a great tool for those supporting Open Science.  For more information, please visit:  https://www.rstudio.com/.

The newest SAS licenses can always be found in this Sharepoint folder. 

Please note:  The annual SAS license will continue to work until Sept. 29 each year.  We post new licenses as soon as we receive them.

Windows only: Licensing limited to OHSU employees and students only.

If you’re using an OHSU-managed computer, this software should be downloaded through Software Center (Windows). DO NOT attempt to download from the Software center while on the VPN or you will receive an error message. Please see this ITG page for more information.

If you're using a personal device, you may download the software through the SAS portion of our Sharepoint site. You can always find the newest client and license files, as well as installation and licensing instructions there.

SAS Statistics is a software package used for statistical analysis.  The software is licensed only for academic purposes.

The Library provides access to the software but cannot provide technical support. Please contact SAS at: 1-800-727-0025 for installation help and technical assistance.

If you contact SAS support, you will need the following info:

  • The OHSU Site Number is available from this link: OHSUSiteNumber.txt.
  • SAS software release
  • Operating system
  • Description of your problem

SPSS Windows and Mac

***The Library is now only providing SPSS v30. Please update your client with the new installer and license available on our Sharepoint page. If you have any questions please contact library personnel and we can assist you.***

Licensing limited to OHSU students and employees only.

If you’re using an OHSU-managed computer, this software can be downloaded through Software Center (Windows) or Self Service (macOS).  Please see this ITG page for more information. 

If you're using a personal device, you may download the software through our Sharepoint site.

SPSS Statistics is a software package used for statistical analysis. It is available for OHSU students and employees for both work and personal computers. The software is licensed only for academic purposes.

If you are installing SPSS for a class you are taking, please confirm that your instructor has contacted the Library at: library@ohsu.libanswers.com

Please contact SPSS at 1-800-426-7378 for installation help and technical assistance.

  1. Download SPSS Installer:
  2. Install SPSS:
  3. Authorizing/Renewing SPSS License:
    • The SPSS License requires renewal once a year.
    • Do not start the authorization or renewal process while on the OHSU VPN. Authorization will fail.
    • Be sure to select "Authorized user license" when using the License Authorization Wizard. 
    • The current version's (30) License Authorization Code can be found at the Library’s SharePoint site.
    • Please note that the licenses are valid until Oct. 31, 2025 and will continue to be available for 30 additional days.
    • If you have problems licensing the Mac version of SPSS please see these instructions for a possible solution.
  4. Troubleshooting tips for installation errors
    • Make sure you are off the VPN.
    • Verify the license code matches the current version on your computer.
    • Reboot your computer and try again.
    • Uninstall and reinstall the program from the beginning.

Here are two free options for transcription software:

Express Scribe Transcription Software can be downloaded for Windows or Mac computers.  The Library has a foot pedal available in our Equipment Collection.

oTranscribe is a web-based transcription option.