Classroom instruction at the
University is supplemented by services provided to the entire
academic community and by the specialized resources of individual
departments, including a number of facilities and collections
which are made available to the public.
The William D. McIntyre Library, occupying a six-level
structure in the center of the campus, is open 112 hours each week
during fall and spring semesters. Its study facilities are
designed to create an inviting atmosphere with lounge seating,
individual carrels, and group study rooms. Open stacks permit
ready access to library resources. The library uses the Voyager
online system for access to its collections and other library
functions. The library houses more than 585,000 bound volumes,
174,000 government publications, and 1,366,000 units of microform
materials. The library currently subscribes to 1,386 periodicals
in print form and provides access to more than 12,600 full-text
electronic journals. Special facilities and collections include
the following:
The Reference Department on the first floor of the library
provides an extensive collection of reference materials in both
print and electronic form. Public access computers in this and
other locations in the library provide access to more than 150
electronic databases (also available from off-campus), the
library’s catalog, and Microsoft Office software.
The Government Publications Department houses the U.S. and
Wisconsin Document Collections. McIntyre Library serves the Eau
Claire area as a regional depository for state materials and as a
selective depository for federal information.
The Instructional Media Center houses collections of
materials that support the University’s education and other
programs. In addition to print collections of elementary and
secondary curriculum materials, the center provides facilities for
listening to and viewing all types of media, including
videocassettes, compact disks, DVDs, and CD-ROMs.
All circulating library materials are checked out at the main
Circulation Desk which also houses the library’s collection of
print reserve materials that professors assign for their students
to read. Most reserve materials are now available electronically.
The Special Collections Department unites five collections.
The Area Research Center (ARC) is a regional depository of
the Wisconsin Historical Society, containing historical
manuscripts, public records, maps, and photos relating to Eau
Claire and five surrounding counties. The ARC can borrow other
archival materials from the Wisconsin Historical Society, State
Archives, or the rest of the ARC Network. The Rare Book
Collection contains 2,800 volumes which are rare, old, limited
editions, autographed, or which contain exceptionally fine
illustrations or print. The University Archives documents
the official and unofficial life of the University since 1916. The
Local History Collection includes published materials, historic
maps, and historic photographs of interest to historical
researchers and genealogists. The Thesis Collection
contains an archival copy of every UW-Eau Claire thesis.
The library is a member of Wisconsin Library Services, a network
developed to facilitate borrowing of materials from other
libraries, and OCLC, Inc., an international online computer
network providing cataloging and interlibrary loan services.
Photocopy machines for both microforms and print copy are located
at appropriate service points. Other services and resources of the
library are described on the Library’s Web page.
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Computing and Networking Services’ (CNS) role is to support
the enhancement of student experiences by providing an information
system that enables instruction and scholarship. Services include
computing and networking support for the administrative,
instructional, research, and outreach functions of the University.
In supporting the University’s needs, CNS strives to provide
modern computer hardware and the latest in applications software
and support for all campus users. The Administrative Computing and
Networking Facility is located in Schofield Hall and the Student
Computing, Help Desk and Desktop Support Center are located in the
Information Technology Resource Center in the Old Library.
CNS operates and maintains
computer systems for instructional, research, and administrative
support; servers for network management; and numerous other
servers for application deployment and support. Each student is
allocated space on a server for the storage and retrieval of class
and personal information. The systems are available from many
campus locations through the campus backbone network as well as
through ISPs. All students, faculty, and staff have access to the
computing and networking resources, and access is generally
available 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
CNS supports 17 general
access computer laboratories. At least one lab is located in each
of the major buildings on campus. When these facilities are not
being used for instruction they function as open laboratories for
students and staff on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The Blugold System is a
self-serve, menu-directed system that allows students to register,
view open and closed courses, look up directory information, check
on the status of their accounts, check their addresses, request
degree audits and transcripts, and view other administrative data.
Access to this system is via a Personal Identification Number
(PIN) which students are given as part of their orientation to the
University.
CNS supports e-mail for
students, staff, and faculty. Students, staff, and faculty may
also take advantage of communications software to transfer files
between microcomputers or between the mainframe computer systems
and the servers. Additionally, CNS is a member of WiscNet, which
provides access to the Internet for electronic communication
nationally and internationally.
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The
Teaching & Learning Technology Development Center (TLTDC)
provides a wide range of instructional media and technology
consultation, services, and equipment. Located in Schofield 30,
the unit plays a leading role in supporting teaching, learning,
and learning environments.
TLTDC’s mission is twofold.
Its primary mission is supporting faculty, academic staff, and
students throughout the instructional process, beginning with
instructional technology consultation and instructional materials
development, then continuing with design, support, and maintenance
of the campus’s learning spaces: traditional, distance education,
and virtual. This includes visual design support for scholarly
activities and support for faculty/student collaborations. As a
secondary mission, TLTDC provides communications and technology
consulting, services, and equipment for administrative staff,
campus activities, and major events.
The TLTDC Supports
Learning Processes and Learning Environments
Instructional Support
Services
The TLTDC provides the following instructional support services:
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instructional design and
technology consulting support
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faculty professional
development in several areas: instructional design, use of
instructional technology and software, use of classroom
equipment, use of multimedia, and development of instructional
materials
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instructional materials
production (photography; original art; scanning; digital imaging
out to multiple formats; multimedia; audio and video recording;
audio and video editing, duplicating, and format conversion)
Classroom Support
Services
The TLTDC supports traditional, distance education, and virtual
learning spaces in the following ways:
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learning space needs
assessment
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learning space design
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purchase and installation
of instructional technology equipment
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emergency, operational,
and preventative maintenance support
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maintenance of an
equipment pool used for short-term needs
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design, installation, and
maintenance of the campus academic TV network
The TLTDC Provides
Campus-Wide Audio/Visual Services
TLTDC staff lend their expertise not only to curriculum and
learning spaces support but also to support for the audio and
visual needs of the greater campus community. Such services
include: design, installation, and maintenance of the sound
technology in major campus facilities such as Zorn Arena, Gantner
Concert Hall, and the campus theatres; sound reinforcement for
forums, concerts, and other special events; photo support,
including portraits and public relations photos; and
communications and imaging support for administrative programs and
initiatives. TLTDC also provides an equipment pool available for
campus activities.
For more information, call
the Teaching & Learning Technology Development Center at (715)
836-2651, fax to (715) 836-6001, e-mail to tltdc.contact@uwec.edu,
or browse the TLTDC Web site: http://www.uwec.edu/tltdc.
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