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Technology in the Library
 
Adaptive Technology top
  • An adjustable-height computer workstation is located near the Reference Desk.
  • This workstation consists of a 24-inch monitor, a flatbed scanner, and a PC loaded with a variety of software, including Kurzweil 3000, OmniPage Pro, MS Office, and Internet Explorer.
  • This computer does not require a login and password.
  • An additional installation of the Kurzweil software is available on the computer in Room 108 to the left of the Sun Porch entrance.
  • Books that have been scanned onto a CD can be read out loud by the Kurzweil 3000 software on these machine. More on using Kurzweil 3000.
  • Headphones are available at the Circulation/Reserve Desk.
Audiovisual Equipment top
  • Schreiner staff, students and faculty have access to a variety of audiovisual equipment including cameras, fixed and portable media presentation systems, digital video cameras, still cameras, digital video and still editing software and workstations, video and audio duplication services.
  • Personalized instruction is also available from Instructional Technology staff.
  • This equipment can be reserved 24 hours in advance by contacting Dan Brown at 792-7431 (ext.431 on Campus) or 739-1774 (Cell Phone) in Weir 008.
  • The audiovisual equipment found in the Library is intended for in-library use only.
Computers top
  • For assistance with library computers, ask at the Reference Desk.
  • The library has nearly 20 networked computers located in various parts of the building. Near Reference, in the MILL, in the Sun Porch, in Room 108, and in Room 109.
  • A login and password is required to use on all but two of the library's computers. These two computers are located near the Reference Desk.
  • A login and password is required to print from any library computers.
  • Schreiner students, staff and faculty may login using their Schreiner email username and password.
  • Community patrons may obtain a temporary login and password from the Reference Desk or the Circulation/Reserve Desk near the building entrance.
  • The library has one Internet access-only computer located near the Reference Desk. MS Office software is NOT available on this computer. A login and password is required only to print from this machine.
  • An accessible computer/scanner station is located near the Reference Desk. MS Office software is available on this computer. A login and password is required only to print from this machine.
  • CD burners are only available on the computers in the MILL which do not have access to the academic network. Either email yourself the file or use a jump drive.
  • The library also has laptops for student checkout - go to that section of this page for details.
Copiers and Copy Cards top
  • The library has two copiers and a copy card dispenser located in a small room near the Periodicals Reading area. One copier has a sheet feeder and the other a "book minder" top. For assistance with the copiers, ask at the Reference Desk.
  • Copies cost 10 cents per page (two-sided copies cost 20 cents) and the coin machines can make change for ones, fives and tens. Coins, except for pennies and foreign coins, can also be used.
  • The only cards that can be used in these copiers are those purchased from the card dispenser in this room. Copy cards cost $1.00 and are charged and recharged on the same machine.
  • For your convenience, $5.00 copy cards may also be purchased at the Circulation Desk.
  • The Library has no facilities for making transparencies. These may be printed on a laser printer in the Computer Lab in Dickey Hall.
Fax Services top

Schreiner students, faculty, & staff may send and receive faxes at the Circulation/Reserve Desk

  • Incoming faxes  - $1.00 for the first page (starting with the cover sheet), and 5 cents for each page thereafter. 
  • Outgoing local faxes  - $1.00 for the first 3 pages and 5 cents for each page thereafter. Cover sheet is not included.
  • Outgoing long distance faxes - $1.00 for the first page and 5 cents per page thereafter. Cover sheet is not included.
File Storage and Storage Media top
  • USB/jump/flash drives are preferred to diskettes or CDs and are available for purchase at the Campus Bookstore.
  • Schreiner students that have logged in to the academic network have a personal network space in which to save their files.
Headphones top
Laptops for Student Checkout top
  • At the Circulation/Reserve Desk, Schreiner students may check out wireless laptops for use on the campus wireless network.
  • These laptops may also be used off-campus without internet access.
  • For details, consult our laptop information page.
Microphones top
Multimedia and Instructional Learning Lab  top
  • The Multimedia and Instructional Learning Lab is located near the Reference Desk.
  • This room houses a variety of computers, a scanner, and some resource materials.
  • The computers are loaded with creative and productivity software.
  • There is wireless access to the internet.
  • Printing is not available in the MILL, bring a USB drive to save your work and take it with you. You may also email smaller files to yourself via an Internet email account.
#1 Gateway Computer
Primarily used for the review of education related software
 
2.4 GHz Pentium, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard-drive, CD drive, USB ports, Microphone, speakers, Wireless internet access

Software
Windows XP Operating System, MS Office, Windows MovieMaker, Windows Photostory


#2 Dell OptiPlex Computer
Configured for video and image editing

2.8 GHz Pentium, 1 GB RAM, 75 GB Hard-drive, 232 GB Hard-drive, DVD/CD Burner, FireWire cable connection, speakers, USB ports, Wireless internet access, HP 4570 Scanner

Software
Windows XP Operating System, MS Office, **Adobe Design Premium Creative Suite, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Premiere Elements, Windows MovieMaker, Windows Photostory


#3 Dell OptiPlex Computer
Configured for video and image editing

2.8 GHz Pentium, 1 GB RAM, 75 GB Hard-drive, 232 GB Hard-drive, DVD/CD Burner, FireWire cable connection, speakers, USB ports, Wireless internet access, microphone, speakers

Software
Windows XP Operating System, MS Office, **Adobe Design Premium Creative Suite, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Premiere Elements, Windows MovieMaker, Windows Photostory


Additional equipment in the MILL
Digital to Analog converter, DVD/VHS player input with attached TV


**Adobe Design Premium Creative Suite includes: Acrobat Professional,           Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop

Printers and Printing top
  • Printing Tips:
    • The library computers are connected to multiple printers in a variety of locations. Review the printer selection options carefully BEFORE printing anything.
    • The default network printer is located in the Computer Lab in Dickey Hall (#32 on this map)
    • You must choose a Library printer to print material in the library.
    • Always use Print Preview to view the document BEFORE sending it to a printer.
    • Always review the list of printers available on the network.
    • Not all software has the same printing options. Know your software capabilities.
  • Tips on protecting your work from loss:
    • Replace all of your floppy disks and CDs with a removable USB drive.
    • Save early and save often when creating a document.
    • Know exactly where you are saving your work.
    • Save a copy of the document to a removable drive and/or your SU network space.
    • Email a copy of the document to yourself before printing it out.
  • The library's printers are located at the Circulation/Reserve Desk near the entrance to the building.
  • Printouts cost 5 cents per page for black and white and 15 cents per page for color.
  • Printing accounts for students begin with a five dollar balance at the start of each semester. When this amount is expended, students may add monies to their account by asking for assistance at the Reference Desk.
  • Community patrons must obtain a temporary login at the Circulation/Reserve Desk to use a computer to make printouts.
  • If a computer does not require a login, users must pay for printouts with cash or check at the Circulation/Reserve Desk.
  • For assistance with printing, ask at the Reference Desk.
Projectors top

The Library has an overhead projector and a computer projector available for use in the building by the Schreiner community.

Call 830-792-7319 or inquire at the Reference Desk if you are interested in using this equipment.

Reservable Rooms - Technology Available top

Room 160, a small, reservable classroom, located at the end of the north hallway, is equipped with a lockable lectern, a laptop with a wireless mouse and speakers, and a DVD/VCR and LCD ceiling-mounted projector system with remote control. It also has a projection screen, a "smart" board, two white boards, a desktop PC station, and videoconferencing equipment.

The Scarle Philips Room, a large meeting room, is equipped with a lectern, a laptop with a wireless mouse and speakers, and a DVD/VCR and LCD ceiling-mounted projector system with remote control.

The Sun Porch Electronic Classroom is equipped with 12 networked computers loaded with Microsoft Office, Windows XP, Internet Explorer plus additional software. A ceiling-mounted projector, a pull-down projection screen, and a portable instructor's station with laptop are also available. Inquire at the Reference Desk for more information.

Scanning Equipment top

The Library has multiple scanner stations available for use by the Schreiner community.

  • Two HP flatbed scanners are located in the Multimedia and Instructional Learning Lab and one scanner station is located just outside this room.
  • The Library also has a UMAX 11 x 17-inch large format scanning station with film/slide scanning head, and a Minolta PS 7000 open-faced black and white document scanning station. These scanners may only be operated by Library staff members.
  • If you are interested in using the staff-operated equipment, call ext. 312 or inquire at the Reference Desk.
Software top
Below is a list of software available on MOST of the library's computers.
  • Windows XP Operating System
  • Internet Explorer
  • Microsoft Office XP
    • Word
    • Excel
    • PowerPoint
    • Access
    • FrontPage
    • Outlook
    • Publisher
  • Adobe Reader
  • Macromedia Flash Player
  • McAfee VirusScan
  • Java Runtime Environment
  • QuickTime
  • RealPlayer
  • DjVu Plugin for eBooks
  • Macromedia Flash Player
  • Macromedia Shockwave Player
  • Macromedia Authorware Player
  • SimNet for Pageout
  • MATLAB
  • Psychmate
  • SPSS

NOTE: Two additional computers are located in small group-study rooms to the left of the entrance to the Sun Porch. These computers are configured the same as the Sun Porch computers and one is also loaded with the Kurzweil software.

Software Sales top
    Schreiner staff, students and faculty can purchase Microsoft Office and operating system software at the Circulation/Reserve Desk.
Tape Players/Recorders top
  • A tape player/recorder is available at the Circulation/Reserve Desk for 3 hour in-library use.
  • Additional equipment is available from Instructional Technology in Weir 008.
TV-VCRs and DVDs top
  • A TV and DVD/VCR station is located in Room 112, a small study room located to the far right of the entrance to the Sun Porch.  This room is available on a first come, first serve basis.
  • A small TV on a mobile cart is available for use in the Library. Please ask a staff member for assistance as this item is kept in a storage area.
  • A large TV on a mobile cart is available for use in the Library. Please ask a staff member for assistance as this item is kept in a storage area.
  • Headphones are available at the Circulation/Reserve Desk.
Typewriters top

Two electric typewriters are available for patron use. These machines are located in the Copier Room near the Periodicals Reading Area.

Wireless Access top

The campus has a wireless network for Schreiner student, staff and faculty use only. The wireless network is not open to the general public.

A map of campus wireless network coverage is available at http://www.schreiner.edu/wireless/map.html

2100 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville, Texas 78028 __ phone: 830.792.7312 or fax: 830.792.7448

http://library.schreiner.edu
Revised: 06/10/2009