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McKeldin Library Instruction Labs

POLICY, RENTAL RATES, etc.
Policy on Use of McKeldin Library Instruction Labs
Rental Rates and Lab Descriptions (goes to a new page)
Software Inventory
Computer Specs
Photo Gallery

UMUC
UMUC Request Form for Reserving and Renting McKeldin Library Instruction Labs
Includes rental rates and instruction lab descriptions

STEP-BY-STEP DIRECTIONS ON USING INSTRUCTION LABS

MCK 2109 (18 computers, 1 instructor's computer)
MCK 6101 (24 computers, 1 instructor's computer)
MCK 6103 (1 instructor's computer)
MCK 6107 (30 computers, 1 instructor's computer)

The following McKeldin Library spaces are occasionally used for library instruction activities:

MCK 6137 (Special Events Room)
Permission to use this room for instruction is at the discretion of the Dean's Office

MCK 7121 (Staff Seminar Room)
Permission to use this room for instruction is at the discretion of the Head of Staff Learning & Development


Policy on Use of McKeldin Library Instruction Labs

The McKeldin Library instruction labs are rooms 2109, 6101, 6103, and 6107.

One of the goals of the University Libraries' mission is to "provide assistance in the use of scholarly information resources...through instruction". To fulfill this mission, the Libraries have created a very large information literacy program.

Due to the enormous size of this program of instruction (i.e., 1,000+ classes, tours, workshops, seminars, orientations conducted annually), librarians need unrestricted access to all instruction labs, especially during specific times of the academic year. These times include: the last week of August, and all of September, October, February, March, and the first week of April. It is during these times that the library instruction season is at its peak. All non-library instruction related activities are prohibited from taking place in these rooms during these periods.

Instruction lab 6103 may be reserved by library staff (and rented by non-library individuals and/or groups) during the months listed above, as well as other times of the year, for presentations, staff training purposes, and other activities. This space is a presentation room; it is unequipped with student workstations.

Non-Library Individuals (i.e., a course instructor) and/or groups (i.e., a summer program) wanting to use a McKeldin Library instruction lab for non-library related activities, are required to rent these spaces on an hourly basis. User Education Services cannot guarantee that labs will be available on the date and time requested. Requests must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance, and payment made in full.

Responsibilities of Lab Users: All lab users (e.g., UM librarians, faculty & staff, UMUC, non-campus groups) are expected to abide by the duties outlined on the My Responsibilities Checklist, on each occasion a lab is used.

Downloading/Removing Software: Library instructors wanting to download and demonstrate specific software applications for their classes will need to contact User Education Services for permission and assistance. Requests must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance of the session. User Education Services will work with the requester and the Libraries' Information Technology Division to insure that applications are properly loaded and then removed from instruction lab computers.

Unauthorized software will be removed without notice. Modifying existing software and/or network configurations on McKeldin Library instruction lab computers is a violation of University's Policy on the Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources.

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SOFTWARE INVENTORY:

These applications are installed on all McKeldin Library instruction lab computers. Unless otherwise indicated, assume that the latest version of the application has been installed.

Last updated: June 26, 2008:

  • Adobe Reader
  • Aleph 500 18.01 Live
  • ArcGIS 9.2
  • ArcView 3.2
  • AVS Live
  • Browsers: Firefox, IE, Netscape
  • Discovery Gate
  • EndNote
  • Foxit Reader
  • Google Earth
  • jEdit 4.2
  • McAffee Virus Scan
  • MS Office 2003: Access, Excel, Infopath, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word
  • OCLC Connexion 2.1
  • OIV
  • Oracle Calendar
  • Pharos
  • Power DVD
  • Python 2.4
  • QuickTime
  • RealPlayer
  • Scifinder Scholar
  • Seagate Crystal Reports
  • Turning Vpad
  • Windows MediaPlayer
  • WinZip 8.0
  • Write-n-Cite
     

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COMPUTER SPECS:

Each of the computers in the McKeldin Library instruction labs have these specifications:

Operating system: WINDOWS XP

PC Type: Dell GX270

CPU Type: Intel Pentium IV

Speed: 2.80 GHz (2.40 GHz in MCK 6101)

RAM: 512 MB

Monitor resolution: 1024 x 768

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PHOTO GALLERY:

MCK 2109

2109 is a lab with 18 computers and 1 instructor's computer, located on the 2nd floor of McKeldin Library

MCK 6101

6101 is a lab with 24 computers and 1 instructor's computer, located on the 6th floor of McKeldin Library

MCK 6103

6103 is a lab with 1 instructor's computer and approximately 25 chairs, located on the 6th floor of McKeldin Library

MCK 6107

6107 is a lab with 30 computers and 1 instructor's computer, located on the 6th floor of McKeldin Library

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The following McKeldin Library spaces are occasionally used for library instruction activities:

MCK 6137
Special Events Room

6137 is the Special Events Room. No permanent equipment is installed in this room

MCK 7121
Staff Training Room

7121 is the Staff Seminar Room. This room is only used as an instruction lab during September and October

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