American University Library - Media Services: E-Classroom

Electronic Classroom/Computer Lab

Media Services operates the Electronic Classroom/Computer Lab located on the lower level of the Library. The room is designed to serve two functions. Its priority use is as a classroom for library instruction incorporating computing technology. It is not available for nonlibrary-oriented instruction. It is also a computer lab for American University students, staff, and faculty. The lab is available on a first-come, first-served basis when it is not scheduled for classroom use. The lab is open 24/5 - the same hours as the Library. Each Monday the week's schedule of classes is posted outside the classroom door.

The Library also administers the Anderson Computing Complex.

Classroom Reservation Links
View eClassroom/Lab or Media Classroom Reservation Schedule
Make an eClassroom/Lab or Media Classroom Reservation (for Library Instructors)

For information about scheduling a class with a Library Instructor, visit the Instruction page.

Software

Printing

Computer Lab Policies

Electronic Classroom Features (for Library Instructors)

Software Available in the Eclassroom/Lab

List of software in campus labs

Interactive map of all labs on campus

Acrobat Pro
Adobe Reader 9
ArcGIS 9.3
Audacity
CD-DVD Burner
DeskBot
Dreamweaver CS3
EndNote X2
Firefox
Google Earth
Internet Explorer
iTunes 7.2
Office 2003
QuickTime Player
RealPlayer
SAS 9.2
SciFinder Scholar
SPSS 16
Stata 10
Windows Media Player
Windows Movie Maker

The Electronic Classroom/Computer Lab contains 13 Windows XP computers connected to the campus EagleNet network. All the computers are networked to a central laser printer located in the front of the classroom. Printing is done with EagleBuck$ and costs 10 cents per side.

For more information about computing at AU, refer to the student technology guide published by OIT.

Printing

Changes to campus printing (7/08).

New

Install wireless printing on your laptop so you can print to campus lab printers.

Computer Lab Policies

Electronic Classroom/Computer Lab Guidelines

Food/Drink	No food is permitted in the room. Any drinks must be contained in spill-proof containers. This policy protects the equipment from spills which could disable machines
Computers	Computer equipment and software security in the classroom is maintained by the Library Systems staff. Each computer has access to EagleNet, Internet Explorer, and ALADIN. Users are not permitted to load any software onto the computers. Users who are discovered attempting to circumvent the security software will be prohibited from future lab use. The Library will attempt to keep locally-loaded software as current as possible within budgetary constraints. Users are not permitted to load software on lab computers. The Library is not responsible for loss of data due to viruses, computer malfunctions, or any other cause.
File Saving	Documents should be saved on flash drives and not on the local hard drive. Documents may be saved on the user's network G: drive. Documents saved to the hard drive will be deleted.
Assistance	Media Services staff will assist users in troubleshooting the operation of the computers. Their responsibilities are limited primarily to assisting in starting the computers, logging in, and printing problems. They are not responsible for teaching the use of the applications available on each computer. The Office_of_Information_Technology offers a wide selection of training on how to use software applications, the my.american.edu portal and other network resources (AU ID login required). The library catalog, ALADIN, also contains a number of electronic books on various software applications. Search in ALADIN or go to "Electronic Books". These resources are available only for members of the AU community. For assistance in accessing these materials contact the Reference Desk at 202.885.3238 or .
Users	Only American University students, staff, and faculty are permitted to use the computer lab. A valid AU ID may be requested for verification.
Use Priorities	In order to provide as many students as possible with computer access, each student must respect the needs of other students. Projects undertaken for profit or income from a non-university third party are prohibited.
Electronic Mail	AU webmail through my.american.edu is the only electronic mail system supported in the lab. Other internet based email accounts (Yahoo, Hotmail, etc.) may be used in the lab, but lab assistants will not troubleshoot problems with these systems.
Printing	A separate workstation is dedicated for print jobs. Users are charged for every sheet printed. If a file is sent to be printed and it doesn't print out, the user should ask for assistance from a Media Services staff member before trying to print the file again. There are no discounts if one uses his/her own paper. EagleBuck$ are used in the computer lab, at the copiers in the library, at the microform reader/printers and at the ALADIN printers. The cost of printing in the lab is 10 cents per side. AU patrons can add money to their EagleBuck$ account at the Card Management Center directly outside the Copy Center, at any of the EagleBuck$ locations on campus or through my.american.edu. Non-AU patrons may purchase a generic print card at the card dispenser located in front of the Copy Center. The initial cost of the card is $1.00. These cards are reusable and value can be added at the Card Management Centers around campus. Print jobs can also be sent to a color printer and retreived at the color copier/printer in front of the Copy Center. Color printing is paid for with EagleBuck$ and costs $1.00 per page. All unclaimed printouts are discarded after 24 hours.
Hours	When not scheduled for class use, the lab is open the same hours as building hours for the Library.
Time Limits	At times when all of the computers are in use and others are waiting to use them, a waiting list is available to hold one's place in line. When others are waiting, there is a two-hour limit for computer use.
Lab Etiquette	Lab users are expected to be courteous to fellow users and to all staff in the Library with whom they interact. Abusive behavior toward other students or staff may result in suspension of privileges.

Electronic Classroom Features (for Library Instructors)

The Electronic Classroom has a variety of technologies that can be used to enhance your classroom instruction. Click on the icons below for instructions on operating each piece of equipment. If you would like to try out any of the equipment or have a demonstration of its use, please contact Sean Casey, Daniel Musisi, or Megan Lynch (x3250).


NetOp	Projector Remote	VCR	Presentation Remote	Visual Presenter



Microphone	Wireless mouse	Wireless keyboard

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