Information Commons - Features

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IC Computers • Presentation Practice Rooms • Printing • Help • Wireless • Writing Center Library Satellite

IC Computers

• Hardware, Software
• Guides for Hardware/Software
• Data jacks & power outlets
• Laptop use
• Multimedia Zone - located in the Main Library Information Commons
• Other computers in the Libraries

Presentation Practice Rooms

Rooms are available with the tools and space to practice presentations, record them, and play them back for self-evaluation. Each room contains 2 video cameras, a microphone and 3 software packages to record the act of a presentation in front of the wall-mounted LCD monitor.

Main Library Information Commons: Rooms A120, 110D

Science-Engineering Library Information Commons: Room 214

Policies:

• CATCARD required - current UA STUDENTS only
• RESERVATIONS required
• Main Library IC: RESERVE at Info Commons Help Desk or call (520) 621-6442, 621-6443
• Science Library IC: RESERVE at Help Desk or call (520) 621-6384
• Reserve in 30 minute blocks up to a maximum of 2 hours
• If you don’t show after 15 minutes, you lose your reservation
• NO FOOD - NO DRINK
• KEEP ROOM CLEAN
• Users are responsible for any breakage, damage and/or missing equipment

Printing

Laser printing - black/white, color, using CatCard or Copy/Print Card

Large format printing - available at Main Library Photocopy Center

Printing is available from all Main IC, Science IC, Fine Arts IC and CCP Library computers.

Printing is not available from your personal laptop.

 

Help

Research and computer assistance during all hours the Information Commons is open: Ask A Librarian!

 

Wireless

Wireless for laptops is available in the Main Library Information Commons and ILC classrooms, the courtyard, north and south staircases, and the Bookends Café.  The ILC wireless network is only available to employees and students of the University of Arizona.

Using your laptop with the Wireless Network in the ILC/Information Commons

UA Wireless Network Information & Map

Registering your computer (PDF)

 

Writing Center Library Satellite

Writing assistance is available to students through the Writing Center, which has a satellite location in the Main Library IC.

* Free one-on-one tutorials
* Get help with your school papers and applications
* Drop-in hours
* First come, first served

Location: Room 110B, Tier 5 (North side), Main Library Information Commons - IC map [PDF]

Fall 2007 Schedule:
Monday: 2 - 4 pm
Wed: 1 - 3 pm

The Writing Center provides free individualized peer tutoring to all members of the UA community. They work with all types of writing at all stages of the writing process. To make an appointment: call 621-3182 or visit the main center (Bear Down 102) to make an appointment. The default appointment length is a half-hour; if you'd like an hour, please specify that when making your appointment. Their web site lists all satellite locations and hours.

Main Center: Bear Down Gym, Room 102 (East side of the building)
Hours: check their web site
Phone: (520) 621-3182
E-mail: uawc@arizona.edu

Also see:
Tutoring Center

Writing Skills Improvement Program, Weekly Writing Workshops

Writing Workshops for Success & Survival [by Graduate Program, open to all]