Rooms
Note about Priority Access Group rooms are given priority use to faculty and instructors using audiovisual programs for class instruction activities, etc. Rooms can also be used by groups of students needing to use audiovisual materials together.
Students are unable to reserve rooms ahead of time (unless campus recognized group) and they must come in with at least 3 persons to be able to use a group room.
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.
Our classrooms vary in size, accommodating 8 to 60 students with equipment supporting the media formats in our collection.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What about other campus classrooms?
See this webpage for more informationHow do I make a reservation?
Reservations should be made in advance using our Room Reservation Form.The rooms fill up quickly, especially on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the Fall & Spring semesters.
For more information on equipment available in the rooms please see the pages below
- Room HH Hornbake Studio
- For classes with 8 students or less use room 0302B
- For classes with 12 students or less use rooms 0302C/D/E
- For classes with 60 students or less use rooms 0302H/J
How do I log onto the computer?
Note: All CPUs and monitors can remain safely ON 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.Do not turn them OFF.If the PC is already 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.
- 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 the PC is OFF:
- 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 install software, change settings or add plug-ins on the computers?
- Sorry, you can't. Do not add or change computer or monitor configurations without permission.
- Installing or modifying existing software or netwrok 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.
- Unauthorized software will be removed without notice.
How do I watch a video?
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 leave the room when I'm finished?
Be considerate of others using the group playback rooms next by following these steps:
- 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.
Important: Please insure that the equipment is in good working order when you leave. DO NOT leave unreported technical problems for others to manage.
