The CSL has two photocopiers that can be used to reproduce teaching materials for language classes. Copy codes are required, and can be provided by the CSL staff. If you forget your copy code, please see the CSL front desk and they will be able to look it up for you. Each department or language program allows teachers to make copies up to a limit, so teachers should check with their language coordinator about allowable limits on copies.

By agreement between the language departments, the College and the CSL, each department is allocated a certain number of copies for which the College will pay 2/3 of the cost. (During Summer Session, the Graham School pays the College’s share of 2/3 of each copy.) This number is based on language class enrollment figures. Departments that exceed this number will pay the full cost of additional copies. All photocopying should be restricted to class materials only. For large amounts of copying, please use the Humanities copy center in Walker.

Equipment should be reserved in advance of use, via the CSL’s equipment reservation system [go to Reservations]. If students will be using equipment--for example video cameras or headphones for class projects--teachers should consult with Kay Yang, or other staff at the CSL. Please see listing of available equipment at About the Center>Services. Some equipment can be checked out overnight, but first check with a staff member before reserving equipment for overnight or weekend use.

Equipment available for checkout include: laptop computers, CD and tape players, LCD projectors, TV monitors with DVD and VHS players, audio and video recording equipment, and much more. If there are any questions about CSL equipment holdings please contact a CSL staff member.

N.B. Borrowers are responsible for the condition of the equipment they borrow. It is expected that equipment will be returned to the CSL in the same condition it was in when borrowed. The cost of replacing lost or damaged equipment is the responsibility of the borrower.

Language teachers and students can borrow video tapes and DVDs during the academic year. If used in class, videos and DVDs can be borrowed by teachers for an extended period of time. Students can take videos and DVDs for 2 days, or for the weekend if borrowed on a Friday. Failure to return the videos and DVDs to the CSL in a timely fashion will result in suspension of account privileges.

The CSL offers both black and white to faculty, instructors and teaching assistants from any CSL computer. Currently, departments and language programs are not charged for black and white printing, however, color printing is 35¢ per page. New printers will be installed during Winter Quarter 2008, at which time print jobs will be tracked, in much the same way as photocopy jobs are now tracked. Printing costs will be paid by the College and departments. The new printers will be capable of printing both in black and white, and in color. It is expected that average cost of a printed page, black and white or color, will be about 8¢ a page.

In order for us to keep providing printing and duplication services, we ask that you print only teaching materials and do not print dissertations, research papers, or personal materials. To keep your department’s costs down, try to print only one copy of a document; because photocopies are less expensive than print copies, use a copier with your copy code to make multiple copies of a document.

Overview

The Polycom video conferencing system, allows faculty and classes to participate in events with other universities and institutions (see Specifications below). The system is quite flexible, easy to use, and can be used in a variety of venues.

Though it is optimally used within the CSL, the system can be used almost anywhere there is a Ethernet jack. Use also requires a specific IP address, so use of the system outside of Cobb Hall and neighboring buildings will require the user to obtain an IP address from NSIT for the specific location in which the unit will be used.

If you are interested in holding a video conference on- or off-campus, please contact the CSL.

Specifications

All faculty in the Division of the Humanities are eligible to use the video conferencing system. Reservation of the video conferencing system requires two weeks' advance notice.

Use of the system recommends training and an initial test of the conference link in order to troubleshoot any problems that may arise. Both the training/pre-consultation and the rental fee are $30 per hour.

If the Polycom system is to be used outside of the CSL, the users will be required to submit a signed blank Interdepartmental Order Form (Form 62). This form will be used to cover the equipment in case of damage or loss. If the Polycom unit is returned to the LLA in good condition, the form will be returned to the user.