Multimedia equipment available for in-Library use by all MSU Patrons:
- Videotape players (VCRs)
- DVD players
- Videotape player for international video formats – PAL, SECAM, etc.
- Region-free DVD player for international DVDs
- Typewriters
- 16mm film projectors
- Record player
Multimedia equipment available for check-out to MSU Library Patrons:
New procedure for requesting a Library laptop computer:
Changes in Laptop Computer Checkout procedures Effective March 17, 2008 Library laptop computer checkout is changed from 48 hours to a 1 week loan period.
Because of the high demand for Library laptop computers and the difficulty in equitably distributing them to users, Library staff will now use a system of holds to distribute them. Students will place a hold on Library laptop computers and be put in a queue. When their names are at the top of the queue, they will receive a notice via MSU Campus Email to pick up the next available laptop computer.
How to place a hold on a laptop computer
1. Go to Library home page.
2. Click on Library laptop computers link.
3. Click on the location link in the record (Location/Available MSU,M Equipment Services --Equipment--Lower Level Library Info)
4. Click on Place Hold
5. Enter your barcode number (14 digit number from your MavCard) and your last name in the space provided.
6. Click Go to get to the next screen
7. Do not change the dates on the screen. It is not possible to reserve a laptop computer for a specific date.
8. Click on Go to finish the process
9. Your name will be added to the hold queue in the order it was entered.Hold Pickup Notice
10. When a laptop computer becomes available for you, a Hold Pickup Notice will be sent to your campus email address.
11. Print out the Hold Pickup Notice.
12. Bring your Hold Pickup Notice and your MavCard to the Media Services window in the ERC during open hours.
13. Computer will be due back one week later at the same time of day.Please note the following details
1. You cannot place a hold on a certain laptop computer. You will receive the next available computer when your name is at the top of the queue.
2. Only one hold per person may be placed at any time.
3. Only one laptop computer per person may be checked out at any time
4. No one can place a hold on a laptop computer while he/she has a one checked out.
5. Laptop computers on hold will be held for 1 day from when the hold notice is sent to your email address. It is the responsibility of the user to check his/her email and pick up the laptop computer.
6. Short-term use computers are available for checkout separate from the hold system. Request at ERC service counter.
7. Laptop computers and other equipment can only be picked up when the ERC Media Services window is staffed. No Hold Pickup Notices will be sent after noon on Fridays.Other equipment circulates on a 48-hour basis. Equipment can be reserved in advance. Borrowers must provide multimedia supplies, such as tapes, mini-DVDs, etc, for the equipment.
- Video/Data projectors
- Digital cameras
- Digital camcorders – mini-DVD
- Audio cassette tape recorders
- CD and cassette tape players
- Slide projectors
- Overhead projectors
- Opaque projectors
- Microfilm & microfiche readers
- Lecternette PA system with microphone and amplifier
Multimedia equipment available for delivery to classrooms:
- Multimedia presentation carts
- One PC or one Mac laptop computer, plus LCD projector, document camera, VCR, and speakers. DVD player included on some computers.
- DVD cart with document camera, speakers, LCD projector
- TV carts with VCR/DVD combo players
- 16mm film projectors
Delivery requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
Multimedia production services available:
Duplication of CDs, DVDs, Videotapes, and cassette tape. Requests for duplication must be related to class or other university business. Copyrighted materials will not be duplicated without written permission from the copyright holder.
Macintosh Video editing station with iMovies & FinalCut Express is available to students by appointment. Faculty and staff needing multimedia services should contact the Technology and Teaching Center http://ets.mnsu.edu/ets/tntindex.html 389-5856
Classrooms in the ERC:
There are 3 classrooms:
The Academic Computer Center operates 2 classrooms in the Educational Resource Center.
- The Global Learning Lab (47) is a computer classroom arrange in a traditional layout. Software includes programs to assist with Modern Languages classes.
- The Casual Learning Lab (45) is an unconventional computer classroom that uses a variety of seating that allows for group work at tables or at computer work stations.
When not in use for class, the space is available on a first-come basis. To reserve one of these classrooms, contact the ACC at 389-6766 or go to http://acc.mnsu.edu/reservations/
- ML81 - 34 computer classroom is primarly used for library instruction. It is open for student use when no classes are scheduled.
Multimedia services provided by the Educational Resource Center (ERC) are meant to support the curriculum at Minnesota State University. State of Minnesota regulations and statutes prohibit use of state property for personal, commercial and/or non-profit organizational use.
Questions about audio-visual equipment? Contact ERC staff by calling (507) 389-5944 or e-mail cliff.colby@mnsu.edu
