Group Playback Rooms H & J Nonprint Media Services
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ACCESS and SPECS
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PRIORITY ACCESS
Group rooms are given priority use by faculty using audiovisual programs for class instruction activities, etc. Rooms can also be used by groups of students needing to use Nonprint materials together.
Our group playback rooms are in high demand, so availability is not guaranteed. We highly recommend reserving rooms with as much advance notice as possible. Reservations can be made by calling 301-405-9236 or using our online room reservation form.
CAPACITY & DESCRIPTION
Capacity:
Rooms H & J can safely accommodate no more than 60 people each at one time, as determined by the Fire Marshal's Office.Description:
Located on the ground floor of Hornbake Library, rooms H & J are arranged with an instructor's computer at the head of the room and thirty two-person tables extending back. There is an equipment rack containing components and controls for DVD, VHS, laserdisc, and U-matic players as well as the campus cable feed. All images are projected onto the blank, white wall at the front of the classroom.Important:
Due to our fragile materials and equipment, food and drinks (including water) are NOT allowed in our library. Refer to Administrative Memo #11, Code of Conduct Policy for Library Users, for a complete description of the policy.
FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT
60 chairs 30 tables Computer desk Computer Overhead prjector Ceiling-mounted LCD prjector U-matic cassette player DVD/Laserdisc combo player Multi-standard VHS player Multi-region & standard DVD player Dry Erase Whiteboard Markers and eraser available at front desk
COMPUTER SPECS
Element Specification No. of computers: 1 instructor's computer Operating system: Windows XP CPU size:
Intel Pentium 4
2.80 GHzRAM: 512 MB Software: Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Netscape
Microsoft Office (including Powerpoint)
Windows Media Player
Real Player
Video ChargerZip drive: Sorry, unavailable on this computer DVD/CD drive: Yes (read only) 3 1/2" drive: Yes USB port: Yes
HOW DO I ... TURN ON THE LIGHTS?
- Located on the wall immediately as you walk through the door are the light switches. The two light switches control the floor and recessed lighting along the walkway to the two doors. The second panel with on/off buttons controls the main overhead lights. The lighting level can be adjusted using the dimmer buttons.
HOW DO I ... LOG ON THE COMPUTER?
Important notes:
- All CPUs and monitors can remain safely ON 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Do not turn them OFF.
- These computers belong to the University of Maryland. Installing or modifying existing software or network configurations on lab computers is a violation of University of Maryland Guidelines for the Acceptable Use of Computing Resources. Violators will be subject to sanctions of the Code of Student Conduct.
If Computers are ON:
- Typically, computer monitors will go-dark or display a screen saver when idle. Move the mouse or press the SHIFT key to restore the screen.
- Depending on the situation, you might have to do this:
Simultaneously press Ctrl-Alt-Del and: - User name: type in NP0302H or NP0302J depending on which room you are in
- Password: there is no password
- Log on to: choose Library
- Click on: OK
If computers are OFF, this is how to log them ON:
- CPU: Turn ON the computer by pressing the round-black-button located in the center of the CPU tower.
- Monitor: Turn ON the monitor by pressing the round-silver-button on the extreme right end of the monitor.
- Wait a few minutes for the computer to boot up the Windows operating system.
- Simultaneously press Ctrl-Alt-Del and:
- User name: type in NP0302H or NP0302J depending on which room you are in
- Password: there is no password
- Log on to: choose Library
- Click on: OK
HOW DO I ... WATCH A VIDEO?
Important note:Typically, a member of our technical staff will prepare the room before scheduled classes. Due to the technical nature of the equipment in these two rooms, we ask that you please let someone at the main desk know if you arrive before the room has been set up so that we can have someone help you.
HOW DO I ... INSTALL SOFTWARE, CHANGE SETTINGS, ADD PLUG-INS?
Sorry, you can't. Do not add or change computer or monitor configurations in any group room without permission.- Unauthorized software will be removed without notice.
- These computers belong to the University of Maryland. Installing or modifying existing software or network configurations on these computers is a violation of University of Maryland Guidelines for the Acceptable Use of Computing Resources. Violators will be subject to sanctions of the Code of Student Conduct.
HOW DO I ... LEAVE THE ROOM WHEN FINISHED?
Be considerate of others using the group playback rooms next by following these steps:
Important: Please insure that the equipment is in good working order when you leave. DO NOT leave unreported technical problems for others to manage.
- Close all computer applications (e.g. Netscape, Powerpoint, etc.).
- Leave the computer ON (both CPU and monitor).
- Discard trash and straighten chairs.
- Leave all video equipment ON.
- Return all Nonprint Media materials to the main desk.
- Turn OFF room lights.
- On your way out, please inform someone at the main desk that you are finished with the room.
QUESTIONS?
Do you have questions about the policies, procedures and specs for rooms H & J? Contact Nonprint Media Services Library at 5-9236 (or 301-405-9236).
