The TechLab
The TechLab is a specialized computer lab in Van Wylen Library that is staffed by trained students to support academic technology projects and assist with digital content creation.
Location and Hours
The TechLab is open and staffed when the library is open. It is located on the second floor of Van Wylen Library, across from the Curriculum Library and next to Media Services.
Resources
A variety of hardware and software is available for technical and media focused academic projects.
Hardware
- Eight workstations (four PCs and four iMacs)
- Project room with MacBook Pro and boom mic
- Seven HP ScanJet scanners with slide scanning capability
- Color printing to Copy Works at Media Services (next to TechLab)
- DVD drives, memory card reader for uploading photos, floppy and zip drives
- Combo VCR/DVD and TV monitor
Software
| Office, iWork | Apple iLife | Adobe |
|---|---|---|
| Word, Pages | iPhoto | Acrobat Pro |
| Publisher | iMovie | Photoshop |
| Excel, Numbers | iDVD | Photoshop Elements |
| PowerPoint | Garage Band | |
| Education | Macromedia | Scanning |
| Hyperstudio | Dreamweaver | OCR, slides, filmstrip, docs, pics |
| Inspiration | Fireworks | HP Solution Center |
| Chalk & Wire | ||
| Turning Point |
Tips and Tutorials
Tutorials are learning resources you can access from any computer. Most are PDF format.
Staff
The TechLab staff include a TechLab Coordinator and trained student assistants.
The TechLab
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