Services

The Learning Resource Center provides technological assistance to University of Connecticut students currently registered for classes at Storrs or any Regional campus.

Assistance is available via workshops, email, instant message, telephone, and face-to-face contact on level one of the Homer Babbidge Library, in Storrs.

• HuskyCT (Husky Course Tools) - we are the primary help location for students (faculty should contact the IRC)
• Computer Operation Basics (PC and MAC)
• Word Processing (primarily Microsoft Word and Google Docs)
• Presentation Software (primarily Microsoft Powerpoint and Google Docs)
• Spreadsheets (primarily Microsoft Excel and Google Docs)
• Databases (Microsoft Access and FileMaker Pro)
• Graphics and Multimedia (primarily Adobe Photoshop and Paint.net)
• Internet - Web Basics (searching, simple web page design)
• Electronic Communications (primarily electronic mail/GMail)
• ePortfolio
• StudentAdmin (Peoplesoft)

In addition providing help with computers, the LRC also provides 3 computer work stations (that boot into either PC or Mac) for students to utilize. Each work station comes equipped with standard development applications found in Microsoft Office and Photoshop CS2.

Along with the student work stations, there are also five PC group work stations, suitable for up to five students. Each station is equipped with a large plasma screen. Each screen can also be connected to 3 notebook computers, to allow presentation off of any standard laptop.

All student and group workstations are equipped with a high speed wired connection, and the LRC is a service node for the University Wireless, providing the strongest possible connection.

The LRC is designed to be a learning enclave to develop technological skills and provide a comfortable environment for student study. To these ends, the LRC area is equipped with a number of overstuffed and rocking chairs, as well as divided studying desks and group-use tables.

Appointments

Help is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. However, appointments are available with the LRC SETAs and workshops are available in the general educational computer technology competency areas.