Technology Available at Leyburn Library Information Desk
VGA (Video Graphics Array) Analog; video only; for connecting computer monitors or other video equipment DVI (Digital Video Interface) Digital and Analog; video only; used to connect a video source to a display device HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Digital; video and audio; compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data Adapters for Macs Multiple types of adapters are available. Bring your laptop to determine what adapter is needed. Twenty Canon VIXIA HF G30 camcorders are available for checkout through the University Library. Canon VIXIA HF G30 Quick Guide Canon VIXIA HF G30 Instruction Manual (Available for Student/Faculty/Staff use and limited to academic purposes) Five Canon DSLR cameras (Canon EOS Rebel T5) are available for checkout through the University Library. Each camera case includes one 18-55 mm lens and one 75-300 mm lens. Item requires 2 AAA batteries Turning ON/OFF Settings & Recording Audio Settings To Record Listening to recordings (Playback) Downloading recordings Erasing Recordings Both Mac and PC external disk drives are available for checkout via the University Library. Google Cardboard basically lets you turn your smartphone into a virtual reality viewfinder. You just have to download the appropriate apps! Google Cardboard apps on Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/collection/promotion_3001527_cardboard_apps Google Cardboard apps on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-cardboard/id987962261?mt=8 These items are available for 3 day checkout at Leyburn’s Information Desk. When not reserved for classroom activities, Google Glass can be checked out to students, faculty, & staff. Before you Receive Google Glass: When first checkout Google Glass (have your Smartphone with you!): After you have used Google Glass: Before you return Google Glass to the Library, perform a Factory Reset of the device. Two GoPro HERO4 Silver Camcorders are available for checkout from the University Library. Click here to see everything that comes inside the GoPro carrying case. HERO4 Silver Quick Start Guide Connecting GoPro to Your SmartPhone The GoPro App allows full remote control of all camera functions—take a photo, start/stop recording and adjust settings. Preview and play back photos and videos. Connecting GoPro to Your Computer Use your built-in media import program to import photos and videos, or download GoPro Studio (free). The University Library makes available 500 GB hard drives for checkout. Hard drives formatted for PCs and hard drives formatted for Macs are available. These microphones are for use with smartphones and other mobile devices. The University Library checks out Polycom SoundStation2 conference phones. These phones can be used in rooms M40-M42 in Leyburn Library. To set up a conference call with the Polycom Conference Phone: To make multi-party calls, repeat steps listed above and: NOTE: If a called party refuses the conference, is busy, or does not answer, press the button that features an image of a phone The University Library checks out Clear One group speakerphones. This speakerphone can be used as a microphone with applications such as Skype or WebEx. The volume restrictions of this model make it inappropriate for large groups. Groups of 5 or 6 are ideal. Using the Clear One with Skype The library’s check-outable Anchor Small Portable Microphone system is ideal for amplifying one’s voice when speaking to small crowds or classes. The system includes a small speaker, a wired microphone, and a wireless lapel microphone. Presentation remotes are handheld tools that allow users to walk freely, untethered to a computer, when forwarding slide presentations. To use this remote, you must first insert the associated USB stick into a computer. The USB is integrated into the bottom portion of the presentation remote. To access it: For a demonstration of how to disengage the USB, view the below video: Individual SD cards of varying storage capacities are available for checkout through the University Library. Easy to use! Just plug into your computer via the provided USB cable!Cables & Connectors
Camcorders - HD
Cameras - Digital Still
Digital Voice Recorders
Digital Voice Recorders (Zoom H1N) Operation Manual
Using rectangular buttons (below screen) set Audio to MP 3 320K (may require toggling through various file types) and set Autolevel to ON
Disk Drives - External
Google Cardboard
Google Glass
GoPros
Hard Drives - External (500GB)
Microphones - iMicrophones
Microphones - Large Conference Phone (Polycom)
and dial your party.
This puts the first party on hold.
then asterisk * and 4 to connect all parties.
to reconnect with those already on line.
Microphones - Skype Calls (Chat 150/160)
Microphones - Small Portable System
Presentation Remotes
SD cards
Web Cameras
Web Cameras (Logitech)
Technology for Checkout Information
- Technology items are available on a first-come-first-serve basis to current W&L students, faculty, and staff only.
- Chargers, calculators, remotes, and headphones (not PC Headsets) can be checked out for 8 hours. These items cannot be placed on hold. Fines of $1 per hour may apply to 8 hour technology items.
- All other technology can be checked out for 3 days. Additional loan time may be requested at time of checkout for 3 day technology items.
W&L Policy on Audio/Video Recording of Classes
Students may not make audio or video recordings of classes without the advance written permission of the instructor. Students may use such recordings only for course purposes, may not distribute them outside the class, and are expected to destroy the recordings at the conclusion of the course term.
Technology Guides and Tutorials
The University Library offers ebooks on various types of software and hardware.
Browse ebooks by subject.
The Video Editing Suite
Reserve the Video Editing Suite. On the room reservation site, you must first login with your W&L username and password. Then, create an “Event.”
Room M39 (Main floor, Leyburn Library) contains sound proofing for voice-over work and two high-end Mac computers with video editing software including:
- Audacity
- Elgato Video Editing Software
- Final Cut pro
- iMovie
- Photoshop
- Roxio Toast
In this space you will find the following equipment:
- VCR/DVD Player with separate 13″ viewing monitor
- Professional grade microphones
- Elgato video capture device
- Microphone stand
- Professional lighting kit
Make sure you are not distrubed while working in M39. Turn on the room “IN USE” sign!
Scanning Room (Leyburn Library, Room 113)
About: This room is available to faculty, staff, & students who need to scan transparent materials or oversize materials for their research or course work.
It contains an Epson 1100XL scanner that can be used to scan transparent materials such as photographic film negatives and slides. The bed of this scanner is 12.5 in. by 17.25 in.
It also contains a Bookeye 3 overhead scanner that can scan documents up to 35 in. by 24.5 in.
Using this Room: This is a locked space and access is only available via appointment. Please contact Seth Goodhart to schedule a time to use the equipment in this room.
Ethernet Ports in Leyburn Library
following is a list of ethernet ports by library level.
Main Floor
- Rooms M39 through M42
- Room M47
Lower Level 2
- Group Study Spaces (Rooms 202-208)
- Room 220
Lower Level 3
- Group Study Spaces (Rooms 302-308)
- Room 324
Lower Level 4
- 401 A & B
- Room 425
Lost Item Charges
If you lose a technology item you will receive an automated bill. Please contact teaffe@wlu.edu for the actual replacement charge or check below:
- Hard drives = $50 (+$10 if case is lost too)
- Jump drives = $10
- Apple cables (without plugs) = $20
- Apple wall plugs (without cables) = $20
- Mac laptop chargers = $80
- SD card = $20
- Graphing calculator = $95
- HDMI cable = $5
- VGA cable = $10
- DVI cable = $10
- Google Glass = $1000
- Sony headphones = $15
- Headset with microphone = $30
- Canon Vixia HF G30 (Camcorder) = $1,200
- Canon Rebel T5 (DSLR camera) = $450
- iPad 2 = $250
- Presentation Remote = $50
- Adapters = replacement prices vary depending on ports
Questions?
Faculty Technology Reservations: 540.458.HELP (4357) or email the ITS Helpdesk
Other Technology Questions: email Elizabeth Anne Teaff