6101 McKeldin Library (Instruction Lab)
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PRIORITY ACCESS to 6101
6101 McKeldin Library is an instruction lab where priority is given to library staff to conduct instruction activities, meetings, staff training, etc., as outline in the Policy on Use of McKeldin Library Instruction Labs.
Anyone who uses a McKeldin Library instruction lab to conduct a session is responsible for assuring the safety and care of its equipment. Please comply with these rules & procedures: My Responsibilities When Using a McKeldin Library Instruction Lab. [1 page PDF] If you are an non-library group wanting to use this instruction room, please review this information: Rooms for Reservation and Rent at UM Libraries.
SIZE, LAYOUT, DESCRIPTION
Size of Room: 1,111 sq. ft.
Capacity:
There are 25 computers (24 computers, 1 instructor's computer) in this lab. 6101 can safely accommodate no more than 33 people at one time, as determined by the Fire Marshall's Office.Description:
Located on the 6th floor of McKeldin Library, 6101 is arranged in a conventional classroom configuration. There is an instructor's computer at the head of the room, as well as a lectern. Tables (with computers) are arranged in three rows. There is a ceiling mounted LCD projector (operated by remote control) and a wall screen. A moveable whiteboard is positioned at the front of the room. There is a networked printer stationed at the rear of the room. This lab has a wireless microphone and VHS player, which is networked into the LCD projector (the speakers are in the LCD projector). There is a table for handouts positioned at the rear of the room. Additional chairs are made available.
FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT
25 computers 2 Stools Computer tables & chairs Flipchart & Paper LCD projector & remote control Wireless Microphone Lectern HP Laserjet 1320n Series Printer 2 Storage cabinets Panasonic VHS Player Screen (fixed) Whiteboard (moveable)
COMPUTER SPECS
Element Specification No. of computers:
24 computers
1 instructor's computerOperating system: Windows XP CPU size:
Intel Pentium 4
2.80 GHzRAM: 512 MB Browsers:
Internet Explorer (latest version)
Netscape (latest version)
Mozilla Firefox (latest version)Computer speakers: Yes Zip drive: Sorry, unavailable on these computers USB port: Yes 3 1/2" drive: Yes DVD/CD-RW drive: Yes Printer:
Yes, all computers are networked to an HP Laserjet 1320n Series Printer
| HOW DO I... |
HOW DO I ... TURN ON THE LIGHTS?
- Located on the right as you enter the instruction room is the light switch. Flip the switch UP to turn ON the room lights;
- There is also a dimmer switch located on the wall next to the instructor's computer. Slide the switch UP or DOWN to brighten or dim the ceiling lights.
HOW DO I ... LOG ON COMPUTERS?
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 mck6101
- 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-black-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 mck6101
- Password: there is no password
- Log on to: choose Library
- Click on: OK
HOW DO I ... TURN ON LCD PROJECTOR?
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Important note:
- Switch ON the SONY remote control by pushing its switch from OFF to ON.
- Use the SONY remote control to turn the LCD projector ON. Point it directly at the LCD projector and press the ON button down for about 5-6 seconds.
- The projector needs a minute-or-two to warm up before it can project.
To avoid delays, it is suggested that you turn OFF the ceiling lights BEFORE attempting to turn ON the LCD projector. Why? Sometimes the ceiling lights interfere with the laser from the remote control which in turn prevents the LCD projector from turning ON.
To turn OFF the LCD Projector:
- Close all open applications (e.g. Netscape)
- Important note:
If there isn't a group coming in after your session, turn off the LCD projector! It is suggested that you turn OFF the ceiling lights BEFORE attempting to turn OFF the LCD projector. Why? Sometimes the ceiling lights interfere with the laser from the remote control which in turn prevents the LCD projector from turning OFF. - Point the SONY remote control directly at the LCD projector and press the OFF button for 5-6 seconds. There will be a delay; it will take a few seconds for the projector to shut OFF as it will take a few minutes for the projector's bulb to completely cool down. You might hear the LCD's internal fan working to cool the unit.
- Switch OFF the SONY remote control by pushing its switch from ON to OFF.
HOW DO I ... WATCH A VIDEO?
To turn ON the VCR:- Turn on the LCD projector.
- Important note: Turn OFF the ceiling lights before attempting to turn on the LCD projector. Sometimes the ceiling lights interfere with the laser from the remote control which in turn prevents the LCD projector from turning on.
- Use the silver SONY remote control to turn the LCD projector on. Point the remote control at the projector and press the green power button for 5-6 seconds.
- Continue to use the remote control. Change the source to VIDEO Auto by pressing the INPUT button. Point the remote control at the LCD projector and look at the upper left corner of the wall screen. When you press the input button, you will see Input A, B, C, and D before you reach Video Auto.
- The Panasonic VHS player sits on the table to the right of the instructor's computer against the wall. Press the OPERATE button in the upper left section of the player to turn it ON.
- Insert your videocassette into the slot. The video will begin playing. If it does not, press PLAY on the VCR (located in the upper right hand sector of the player).
- To adjust the volume: Use the silver SONY remote control for the LCD projector to raise or lower the volume. The volume buttons are located in the middle of the top section of the remote control.
To turn OFF the VCR:
HOW DO I ... WATCH A DVD?
Make sure that the instructor’s computer is logged on and that the LCD projector is turned on.
- Turn on the small computer speakers located behind the monitor by turning the knob to the right. This dial also controls the volume.
- Insert DVD into the drive in the tower located under the desk. The DVD will automatically begin playing.
- Control the playback by clicking on the appropriate button on the taskbar that appears across the bottom of the monitor. If it is not visible, jiggle the mouse to make it appear
- When the DVD is over, press stop and exit out of the Cyberlink Power DVD interface by clicking on the EXIT button on the left side of the Cyberlink taskbar.
- Turn off the speakers
- Don’t forget to take your DVD with you.
PROBLEMS?
If you exit out of the Cyberlink Power DVD interface early and need to get back in, the easiest way to do this is to eject the DVD and insert it again. The DVD will automatically begin playing.
Alternatively:
- Click on the MY Computer icon on the desktop
- In the window that appears, right click once on the D:drive icon and select Play with PowerDVD from the menu that appears
HOW DO I ... USE AN OVERHEAD PROJECTOR?
If you would like to use an overhead projector, contact User Education Services at 5-9254 (or 301-405-9254) to request that one be made available, in advance of your session.
When available:
- Position the overhead projector in front on the wall screen, and plug the cord into an outlet.
- Turn ON the overhead projector by pressing the burgundy button labeled ON/OFF, found on top of the projector.
To turn OFF the overhead projector:
- Press the burgundy button labeled ON/OFF.
- Unplug the overhead projector from the outlet.
- Call User Education Services 5-9254 (or 301-405-9254) to have it removed from the lab.
HOW DO I ... USE THE WIRELESS MICROPHONE?
The wireless microphone and receiver are found on a small table not far from the instructor's computer. To operate it:
- Take the wireless microphone from its box and push the POWER switch to ON; A green light will come ON;
- On the SHURE wireless receiver, push the round-power-button to ON; make sure the volume on the receiver is set at about 10 o'clock;
- On the BOGEN receiver, press the red POWER switch to ON; the switch will glow red. Make sure MIC 1 is set between 2 and 3;
- On the wireless microphone, switch MIC to ON;
- Clip the wireless microphone somewhere to your clothing, and microphone near your collar.
To turn OFF the wireless microphone:
- Unclip the wireless microphone from your clothing, switch MIC and the round-power-button to OFF; return it to its box;
- On the BOGEN receiver, press the red POWER switch to OFF;
- On the SHURE wireless receiver, push the round POWER button to turn it OFF.
HOW DO I ... PRINT?
- Using a computer, users should click on File>Print... or click on the printer icon located on the software application's upper toolbar;
- An HP Laserjet 1320n Series printer is networked to all computers; it is located in the rear of the room;
- Due to the lack of funds to replace printers and provide free paper, printing is limited to 5-pages per person. At all times, users should consider e-mailing documents.
HELP! The printer is ON but it's not printing from any computer:
- Sometimes, when there has been little activity in the lab the printer falls idle;
- Locate the Jet Direct Box; it sits on the floor underneath the printer;
- Pull out the power cord from the back of the Jet Direct Box (this cord is indicted by the blue tag). Then, plug it back in;
- Try printing again;
- Still not printing? Unplug all the cords that are plugged into the back of the Jet Direct Box, then plug them back in again;
- Still not printing? The server might be down. Contact the ITD Help Desk for assistance.
HOW DO I ... INSTALL SOFTWARE, CHANGE SETTINGS, ADD PLUG-INS?
- Sorry, you can't. Do not add or change computer or monitor configurations in this (or any other) instruction lab without permission. In advance of your session, contact User Education Services at 301-405-9254 or 301-405-9070 so arrangements can be made with staff from the Libraries' Information Technology Division (ITD) to make the desired changes for you.
- Unauthorized software will be removed without notice.
- 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.
HOW DO I ... CONNECT MY LAPTOP?
- It is not as easy as you think. Do not do this yourself. Staff from UM Libraries' Information Technology Division (ITD) must do this.
- In advance of your session, contact User Education Services at 301-405-9254 or 301-405-9070 so arrangements can be made to properly connect your laptop to the system.
- Once your laptop is disconnected, make sure staff from ITD reconnects all cables before the next group comes in to use the lab.
HOW DO I ... GET HELP NOW?
Don't panic! Follow these steps:
- Get a pencil and a Problem Report form (found on a clipboard in a clear-plastic holder on the wall near the instructor's computer).
- Pick up the phone and call the ITD Help Desk: 5-9188 (or 301-405-9188).
Important: The help desk is available between the hours of 8am-5pm Monday-Friday. If you are using the labs at any other time, you will need to improvise. If you find that you are unable to resolve the situation, please be courteous to future users of that lab: - Email ITD with the details of your problem at helpdesk@itd.umd.edu
- Drop a completed problem report under the door of User Education Services (room 2113, 2nd floor)
- Give ITD your name and the instruction room number (MCK 6101). Indicate the urgency of the situation AND help them understand the problem. In most cases, ITD staff will respond immediately to problems in the instruction labs.
- As you describe the problem to ITD, fill out the Problem Report form.
- Ask ITD for a work order number. Write it on the form.
- Improvise for a few minutes while you wait for assistance.
- Important: After your session, bring the completed Problem Report form to User Education Services, 2nd floor, room 2113, so that follow-up action can be taken. We cannot remedy problems we are unaware of. After 5:00p.m. slip the Form under the door.
HOW DO I ... SET UP FOR THE NEXT USER?
Be considerate of others using the instruction lab 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. Report all problems to the ITD Help Desk at 5-9188 (or 301-405-9188) and deliver Problem Report forms to User Education Services, 2113 McKeldin Library after your session.
- Turn OFF the LCD (ceiling) Projector. Bulbs are very expensive and difficult to replace.
- Close all computer applications (e.g. Netscape, Powerpoint, etc.).
- Leave all computers ON (both CPU and monitor).
- Discard trash. Recycle stray handouts. Straighten chairs. Erase the whiteboard.
- If used, turn OFF the Wireless Microphone.
- If used, turn OFF the DVD player.
- If used, turn OFF the overhead projector. Call User Education Services at 301-405-9254 or 301-405-9070 to have it removed from the lab.
- Turn OFF room lights.
- Make sure the instruction room door is locked behind you. Do not leave guest lecturers, students or others unattended in the lab.
QUESTIONS?
Do you have questions about the policies, procedures and specs for MCK 6101? Contact User Education Services at 5-9254 (or 301-405-9254).
