Library Computer Center Available for Teaching

This article was featured in Library Notes, #45 (Fall 2007).

The Galter Health Sciences Library has re-purposed part of its computer lab, also known as the Learning Resources Center, to create a large group teaching space for use by the library and the Feinberg School of Medicine. Read on to learn about the specifications of the space and how to reserve it.

The teaching space in the Learning Resources Center is available to faculty, staff and students in the Feinberg School of Medicine.

• Scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Only programs related to the Feinberg School of Medicine may use the classroom.
• Instructors are responsible for their students' use of the computers and must stay in the classroom for the scheduled class time. Library staff will provide technical support for the computers, but cannot assist the students in the learning objectives for the class.

• 23 Windows-based computers
• Seating for 46 people
• LCD projector and projection screen
• Podium with an instructor's computer

Available Software

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Stata
• Internet Explorer and Firefox
• EndNote

Installing Software

• If you require any software not listed above, a minimum of three weeks' notice is required. We encourage you to schedule your class as far in advance as possible.
• We cannot install unlicensed software on university computers, and this includes trial software. You must provide proof of a valid license or we cannot install the software.
• We will work with you to ensure the software is licensed and compatible with our system. You will be asked to test the software prior to your scheduled class.

Scheduling

Please fill out the teaching space reservation request form to request a reservation. You may contact Jodie Stauffer or Stephanie Kerns if you have questions.

Jodie Stauffer
Education Assistant
Email Jodie
(312) 503-8925

Stephanie Kerns
Head of Education and Outreach
Email Stephanie
(312) 503-1201

Additional Policies

Rights and Responsibilities for the Use of Central Network and Computing Resources at Northwestern University