Armacost Library’s Critical Information Literacy Lab
Reflecting
a commitment to provide hands-on instruction in information literacy
and library research skills, the Library is pleased to unveil the new
Critical Information Literacy Lab located on the 3rd floor.
Through this new dedicated
computer lab, featuring 18 student workstations, instructor’s station
and projector, the Library’s instructional program will be able to
provide more flexible learning interactions for students. The
goal is to help students better understand the nature and scope of all
forms of information (including both print and electronic resources).
In
addition to the course-integrated instruction librarians provide in
First Year Seminars, introductory courses, and upper division courses
in the majors; the new lab will allow the Library to offer faculty
workshops such as Library-Related Learning Activities in the First Year
Seminar courses and a Faculty Showcase of Effective Integration of
Information
Literacy in their Curriculum workshop. More information will be
coming from the Library regarding workshop dates and times. For more information on the Information Literacy Lab, contact Shana Higgins at extension 8097.
Technology Enabled classroom—Update
There are now well over 130 TECs, which include those on the main campus and at the regional locations. Each
TEC has a fully equipped instructor’s station (podium/table) complete
with a computer and an easy-to-use push-button panel for controlling
the projector, adjusting the volume and switching between projecting
different sources (such as the computer, a laptop and a DVD/VCR).
In some TECs, such as the rooms in Watchorn Hall, there is also a
document camera. A complete list of TECs can be found at
http://www.redlands.edu/6122.asp.
In
this past year, upgrading existing TECs has been the
priority. An upgrade to a TEC may include a new computer,
projector and/or sound system. In some instances, computer desks
have been replaced with a more space-efficient podiums. Where
needed, screens have also been replaced. TECs that have been upgraded
include those at the Temecula location. In addition, we have upgraded 5 TECs in Gregory Hall and 6 in the Hall of Letters (on the main campus). We are also in the process of upgrading and adding new TECs at the Santa Ana location.
Eric Chaffin is the full-time TEC support technician. Eric’s
main responsibility is to maintain and support these rooms;
contact him for any issues that may arise or if any training is
needed. He can be reached at extension 8459 on campus,
909-748-8459 off campus or an e-mail can be sent to
tecsupport@redlands.edu. Support hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am
to 5:00 pm.
Password Change Process
Computer
passwords are used to control access to the University network,
computer resources and private data that is stored on the computers. These passwords are a key component to protecting the electronic information that we maintain at the University of Redlands. In the past several months, ITS has been working with the specific groups across campus to institute a password process. So far, all administrators and staff have changed their password associated with their myRedlands IDs. In
addition, all full-time faculty and staff within the School of Business
and the School of Education have also changed their passwords.
The next group slated for password change will be full-time College of Arts and Sciences faculty. Notification will go out the week of September 19, 2011 with three weeks to complete the process. During those three weeks, members of ITS will offer help sessions and personal follow-up along the way.
The requirements for all new passwords include:
Passwords must be at least 8 characters in length.
Passwords must be different from the previous 2 passwords.
Passwords will need to contain 3 of the following options: Capital Letters, Lowercase Letters, Numbers and/or Special Characters ($,@,#, etc.).
ITS
has setup a Password Management Portal which is accessible through the
myRedlands portal (link can be found under Applications). This
portal allows you to change your password and set up security
questions/answers that will allow you to reset your password in the
event that you forget your new password.
For assistance with password change, contact the User Services/Help Desk at extension 8922.
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