EndNote is citation management software that allows users to create customized libraries of references, automatically create citations and bibliography matching the requirements of the selected journal or style manual, sync and share references, and more. With EndNote, users can quickly find reliable sources of information on various subjects while easily collecting sources in one convenient place.
In addition to installing EndNote on personal or University machines, users can also access EndNote anywhere using EndNote online. To use EndNote online, click “Sign in via your institution/shibboleth login” and proceed with logging in with your ua.edu or crimson.ua.edu email address and password.
DocuSign is an e-signature solution that allows users to quickly and securely access and sign documents. Users can easily upload and send documents for others to sign. DocuSign is an ideal tool to access and sign a document without a fax machine or physical copy. With DocuSign, users can send a document that requires signature or verification. Learn more on the DocuSign website.
Once your UA account has been created, visit the DocuSign Support Center for details tutorials and guides.
ChemDraw Professional is a chemistry and biology suite of products designed to meet the needs of both chemists and biologists. For a complete description, visit the Revvity Signals website.
ChemDraw Professional includes the following applications:
ChemDraw Professional
ChemFinder Std (Windows Only)
ChemDraw for Excel (Windows Only)
CombiChem for Excel (Windows Only)
BioDraw
ChemNMR
Struct=Name
ChemScript (Windows Only)
ChemDraw ActiveX/Plugin Pro
Users of ChemDraw may also be interested in Mnova NMR Lite.
Box is a cloud storage service available to UA students, faculty, and staff. Box is an easy-to-use, safe way to store and share files with colleagues at and outside of UA. Box can be used to store sensitive data, including HIPAA data as the University has a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Business Associate Agreement (HIPAA BAA) with Box to allow use for Protected Health Information. All Box servers are US-based.
Currently, Box offers unlimited storage to current UA students, faculty and staff. The maximum single file size to store on Box is 15GB. OIT does not recommend Box as an archive solution.
Box supports storage of most file types. Other file types can be stored in Teams or OneDrive. Box accounts cannot be applied to departmental accounts, only individual user accounts.
Box offers mobile apps to view, edit, create and share content on the go. To access your Box account, visit box.ua.edu. Visit our knowledge base for Box tips including how to add email aliases to your Box account.
Blackboard Learn is the officially supported learning management system for The University of Alabama. Blackboard Learn supports a wide variety of teaching and learning activities, including course content, discussion boards, submission folders and more. To learn more about Blackboard, view tutorials, and register for upcoming workshops, visit the Center for Instructional Technology’s website.
Autodesk produces a suite of 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. Autodesk suites are used across many industries, including manufacturing, architecture, and entertainment.
Through the Autodesk Education Community, students, faculty, and academic departments can use the Autodesk commercial-grade products for education and teaching purposes at no charge. Users can create simulated 3D models to help with real world construction, architectural models, and 3D animation or simulations for games, film or TV.
ArcGIS Pro is used for creating, viewing and sharing maps. This software is also used to compile geographic data, analyze mapped information and manage geographic information in a database. ArcGIS Pro maintains an infrastructure for making this data shareable with small groups, organizations or the public. Learn more about this software on the ArcGIS website.
ArcGIS has evolved into a modern suite of apps – ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Story Maps, ArcGIS Dashboards, ArcGIS Pro, and many others. If you haven’t already, Esri encourages you to transition to use Modern GIS workflows. Visit the Esri website for more information and begin transitioning to Modern GIS workflows.
GIS Services
OIT offers GIS services to support academic, research and University-operational use of ArcGIS software. Our team can assist with data analysis, topological modeling, centralized data sources and more.
Helpful Links
The Esri Academy learning website has many webinars, tutorials and other resources. Below are a few helpful guides.
Adobe Creative Cloud provides apps and services to elevate your content. Adobe offers tools to enhance your photography, create graphics, develop videos, print materials, websites and more! Bonus! With your UA Creative Cloud account, you have access to most Adobe Stock content.
Creative Cloud Web Tools
Creative Cloud Express
Adobe Fonts
Behance
Acrobat
Portfolio
Lightroom
Creative Cloud Desktop Apps
Creative Cloud Express – Premium
Adobe Stock – Access to Approximately 85% of Adobe Stock Content
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Bridge
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Animate
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Audition
Adobe Prelude
Adobe Media Encoder
Adobe Aero
Adobe Character Animator
Adobe Fresco on the iPad
Adobe Illustrator on the iPad
Adobe InCopy
Adobe Photoshop Express
Adobe Photoshop on the iPad
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
Adobe Premiere Rush
Adobe Substance 3D Collection
Adobe XD
Acrobat Reader mobile
Adobe Capture
Adobe Comp
Adobe Connect
Adobe Fill & Sign
Adobe Scan
Adobe Sign
Photoshop Camera
Creative Cloud Mobile Apps
Creative Cloud Express
Photoshop
Photoshop Camera
Photoshop Express
Photoshop Fix
Photoshop Mix
Lightroom
Premiere Rush
Fresco
Aero
Capture
Spark Video
Spark Page
Behance
XD
Acrobat Reader
Scan
Comp
Illustrator
Adobe Stock
UA’s Adobe license now includes access to most Adobe Stock content. UA students, faculty and staff can now use Adobe stock content including images, videos, templates and more!
Creative Cloud Storage
An Adobe Enterprise ID includes 100GB of cloud storage; however, OIT recommends Box or OneDrive cloud storage which is secure, encrypted and HIPAA compliant.
Creative Cloud at UA
Join the Creative Community
Adobe Creative Cloud is even more fun with colleagues. Join the Adobe Creatives Microsoft Team to connect with other students and faculty who are using Adobe Creative Cloud in their courses. This space offers news, updates and events from Adobe, and it also serves as a space to build community among Adobe users.
The Accessibility Management Platform is a web-based tool that evaluates web and PDF accessibility through automated, guided, manual and functional testing. AMP also generates reports and allows web developers and content managers to prioritize web accessibility efforts. AMP also offers best practices, remediation steps and code examples to educate and guide users to repair issues.
