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Technology in the Library
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Adaptive
Technology
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- An
adjustable-height computer workstation is located near the Reference
Desk.
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workstation consists of a 19-inch monitor, a flatbed scanner,
and a PC loaded with a variety of software, including Kurzweil
3000, OmniPage Pro, 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 are scanned onto a CD can be read to the user
by the Kurzweil 3000 software on these machine. More
on using Kurzweil 3000.
- Headphones
are available at the Circulation/Reserve Desk.
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Audiovisual Equipment
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- Schreiner staff, students and faculty have access to a variety of audiovisual equipment including cameras, including fixed and portable media presentation systems, digital still and video cameras, digital video and still editing software and workstations, video and audio duplication services. Personalized instruction is also available.
- 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.
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CD-ROM
Listening Room
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- Room
113, a small group-study room located two doors to the
right of the entrance to the Sun
Porch contains a CD player with a 1/4'' to 1/8" headphone
jack on the front.
- The
key to this room and a set of headphones may be checked out
to Schreiner students, staff and faculty for a period of 3
hours.
- Please
inquire at the Circulation/Reserve Desk.
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Computers
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The library has nearly 20
networked computers located in various parts of the
building.
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A login and password is
required to use the library's computers.
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Schreiner students, staff
and faculty may login using their Schreiner username and
password.
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Community patrons may obtain a temporary login and password from the Circulation
Desk near the building entrance.
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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 to print from this machine.
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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 bring it to the MILL on a jump drive.
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Copiers and Copy Cards
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- 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 rechargeable on the same machine.
- The
Library has no facilities for making transparencies. These may be printed on a laser printer in the Computer
Lab in Dickey Hall.
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Fax
Services
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Schreiner
students, faculty, & staff may send and receive faxes
at the Circulation/Reserve Desk.
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Incoming
faxes - $1.00 for the first page (starting
with the cover sheet), and 5 cents for each page thereafter.
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Outgoing
local faxes - $1.00 for the first 3 pages and
5 cents for each page thereafter. Cover sheet is not
included.
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Outgoing
long distance faxes - $1.00 for the first page and 5
cents per page thereafter. Cover sheet is not included.
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File Storage and Storage Media
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Headphones
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Laptops for Student Checkout
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- 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.
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Microphones
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- At
the Circulation/Reserve Desk,
Schreiner students may check out microphones for 3 hour inlibrary use use with computers.
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Multimedia and Instructional Learning Lab
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- The
Multimedia and Instructional Learning Lab is located
near the Reference Desk. This room houses a variety of computers, a scanner, and a small colleciton of educational resource materials.
- These computers are loaded with creative and productivity software and provide wireless access to the internet.
- Printing is not available in the MILL.
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#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 OS,
MS Office 2003,
Windows Movie Maker,
Photostory 3
#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 OS,
MS Office 2003,
Adobe Design Premium Creative Suite 3*,
Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0,
Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0,
Windows Movie Maker,
Photostory 3
#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 OS,
MS Office 2003,
Adobe Design Premium Creative Suite 3*,
Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0,
Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0,
Windows Movie Maker,
Photostory 3
Additional equipment in the MILL
Digital to Analog converter,
DVD/VHS player input with attached TV
*Adobe Design Premium Creative Suite 3 includes: Acrobat 8 Professional, Dreamweaver Creative Suite 3, Flash Creative Suite 3, Illustrator Creative Suite 3, Indesign Creative Suite 3, Photoshop Creative Suite 3
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Printers and Printing
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- Printers for networked computers in the library 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.
- Students logged in to their Schreiner accounts have multiple printing options and need to review these choices carefully BEFORE printing anything.
- Printing accounts for students begin with a
five dollar balance at the start of the 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 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.
- Printing Tips:
- Select Print Preview to view the document BEFORE sending it to a printer.
- BEFORE clicking on Print, review the list of printers available.
- Save a copy of the document to a removable drive and/or your network space.
- Email a copy of the document to yourself before printing it out.
- Replace all of your floppy disks and CDs with a removable drive.
- Not all software has the same printing options. Know your software capabilities.
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Projectors
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The
Library has an overhead projector and a computer projector available for use in the
building by the Schreiner community.
Call 830-792-7312 or inquire at the Circulation/Reserve
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Reservable Rooms - Technology Available
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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
key to the lectern must be checked out at the Circulation/Reserve
Desk.
- To
learn if Room 160 is available for use, please inquire at the Circulation/Reserve
Desk.
- If Room 160 is not reserved,
students may use this room for viewing videos and DVDs.
The Scarle Philips Room,
a large meeting room, 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.
The Sun Porch Electronic
Classroom is equipped with 12 networked computers loaded
with Microsoft Office, Windows XP, Internet Explorer plus
some 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.
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Scanning
Equipment
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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
830-792-7312 or ext. 312 or inquire at the Circulation/Reserve
Desk.
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Software
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Below
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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.
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Software Sales  |
Schreinerr staff, students and faculty can purchase Microsoft Office and operating system software at the Circulation/Reserve Desk.
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Tape
Players/Recorders  |
- 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.
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TV-VCRs
and DVDs
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- 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.
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Typewriters  |
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Wireless Access  |
The campus has a closed wireless network for Schtriner student, staff and faculty use only. The general public do not have access to this network.
A map of campus wireless network coverage is available at http://www.schreiner.edu/wireless/map.html
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