For policies on borrowing videos from our center, see the Media page.

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.

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.

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.

Equipment should be reserved in advance. If students will be using equipment--for example video cameras or headphones for class projects--teachers should consult with Rod Edwards, 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.

The CSL provides instructors with computers, audiovisual recording equipment, a photocopier, and other equipment to help them prepare course materials. Portable equipment is also available for check out, including video monitors, video players, audio cassette/CD players, LCD projectors, laptop computers, video recording equipment, headsets, etc. Instructors can reserve equipment in advance (see Equipment Rental and Use). The CSL offers instructors with onsite training for the use of the equipment and computer software and can help troubleshoot problems, but making an appointment to talk to a member of the staff is highly recommended if special attention is required. Also, the CSL’s video collection can be used by both instructors and students; the collections are searchable (Home > Media).

Members of the CSL staff can assist with project development, from planning to finished product. The CSL can provide help with writing proposals for funding and preparing protocols for human subject rights compliance, as well as give suggestions about copyright and intellectual property issues. The CSL can also provide technical assistance and training from the start to the completion of a project. Instructors are encouraged to visit the special request page where information, such as human subject rights and copyright, can be found. It is also through this page that you can request project assistance from the CSL.

As a member of the Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning the University of Chicago receives annual funding, to be distributed to projects that are approved for funding, in quarterly competitions, by the local Consortium committee [current Consortium committee members: Steven Clancy (Chairman), Nadine di Vito, Catherine Baumann, Elena Bashir, Youquin Wang, Kay Heikkinen, Michael Berger]. The grant proposal guidelines are downloadable here as a PDF or MS Word format document.

The CSL also has limited funding available for special projects, meetings, lectures, and other events and activities. Please ask the staff for further details.

Viewing - Live Dish Network programs can be viewed on any TV monitor, and through most ceiling-mounted projectors on the 2nd floor of Cobb Hall. A remote may be required, and these can be checked out from the CSL reception desk. Viewing is limited to channels that are subscribed to, and only 8 different broadcasts at any given time. The CSL can set a DVR to a specific channel if a request is made (see Special Request page).

Recording - Dish Network programs can also be recorded for playback in the future. Recording is limited to channels that are subscribed to, and only 8 different broadcasts are available at any given time. The CSL can set a DVR to a specific channel for recording if a request is made (see Special Request page).

Subscriptions
- as of October 2009 the CSL has subscriptions to channels for the following languages:

-Arabic
-Armenian
-Bangla
-Hindi
-Japanese
-Malayalam
-Russian
-Polish
-Urdu

Funding for subscriptions comes from language departments and other units. If you would like to request a channel or language package for a specific language or geographical area, please consult with the staff of the CSL and they will direct you to the appropriate contact at the University to discuss funding. To search for programs link to Dish Network. Once on the web page click on “Classroom Education” or “International Programming” – the CSL has an educational subscription, thus if the same programming appears both in the “International Programming” section and the “Classroom Education” section, we must subscribe to the educational channel or package. We can, however, subscribe to channels and packages that only appear in the “International Programming” section.

Video recording - The CSL has several digital cameras for use by students enrolled in language classes, who have required or optional video projects. For more information about video projects for your classes, please contact the CSL (see Special Request page) or contact multimedia specialist Rod Edwards directly. All the requests for class activity support should be made by the end of the fist week of each quarter.

Audio recording - Students have a number of options for audio recording.

1. Using Audacity (downloadable from http://audacity.sourceforge.net
2. Using DL Recorder (downloadable from Dartmouth at http://schiller.dartmouth.edu/dl-recorder/).
3. Borrowing a Tape Recorder from the CSL
4. Students can borrow headsets and mics from the CSL to use for their recording sessions.

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.

The CSL has facilities for hosting conferences, workshops, and training sessions. Please contact Steven Clancy or Michael Berger for more information.

For policies on borrowing videos from our center, see the Media page.

Viewing - Live Dish Network programs can be viewed on any TV monitor, and through most ceiling-mounted projectors on the 2nd floor of Cobb Hall. A remote control may be required, and these can be checked out from the CSL reception desk. Viewing is limited to channels that are subscribed to, and only 8 different broadcasts at any given time. The CSL can set a DVR to a specific channel if a request is made (see Special Request page).

As of October 2009, we have subscriptions to channels that broadcast in the following languages:

-Arabic
-Armenian
-Bangla
-Hindi
-Japanese
-Malayalam
-Russian
-Polish
-Urdu

Video recording - The CSL has several digital cameras for use by students enrolled in language classes, who have required or optional video projects. For more information about video projects for your classes, please contact the CSL (see Special Request page) or contact multimedia specialist Rod Edwards directly.

Audio recording - Students have a number of options for audio recording.

1. Using Audacity (downloadable from http://audacity.sourceforge.net
2. Using DL Recorder (downloadable from Dartmouth at http://schiller.dartmouth.edu/dl-recorder/).
3. Borrowing a Tape Recorder from the CSL
4. Students can borrow headsets and mics from the CSL to use for their recording sessions.

Equipment should be reserved in advance. If students will be using equipment--for example video cameras or headphones -- for projects other than those assigned to the entire class, then they should consult with their teacher. The teacher should then arrange for the student's use of the equipment with Rod Edwards of the CSL staff.
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.