IRC: LSTA Grant (Archive Page)
Thanks to a grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), awarded by the State Library of Ohio, the Instructional Resource Center has upgraded the technology resources utilized by education students enrolled in EDUC 131/504 Instructional Media Lab and available to library patrons for in library use. As of July 16th, most of the new technology is available for use. For more information concerning the grant, contact Diane Schrecker, dschreck@ashland.edu.
Grant Total | $18,704 federal funds
Grant Awarded | March 25, 2004
Technology purchased:
- 13 Gateway Computers - 17 inch LCD monitor, CDRW drive, speakers
- 9 HP ScanJet 4600 series scanners
- 4 Sony Mavica MBC-FD200 digital cameras
- 14 Print Shop Deluxe 20 software packages
- 20 Adobe Acrobat 6.0 software packages
- A Ricoh 3000 Color Laser Printer (auto duplex)
- 4 Network Hubs (additional)
The distribution plan for new computers on the second floor includes six Gateway PC's and two Mac's outside of the IRC. Each pc has either an HP Scanjet 4300C or 4600 scanner; directions for use are with each scanner. Inside the IRC, there are six new Gateway pc's with HP ScanJet 4600 scanners. For printing, a Ricoh 3000 color laser jet printer has been added to the existing HP 4200 laser printer option. As with the previous color printer, all color prints cost 10 cents per page. Duplex color printing is 20¢. All computers on the second floor print into the IRC.
All of the new PC's have Adobe Professional 6, Print Shop Deluxe 20, and eight pieces of licensed educational software loaded. The additional education licensed software are titles which are available for circulation purposes within the IRC collection. Ask at the IRC desk for additional information concerning the software selection.
Photo Gallery:
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Before:
The iMac table is ready to be moved outside of the IRC to make room for two new Gateway pc's and scanners. |
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Before:
Three and 1/2 computers and scanners will be replaced by four new systems and scanners. |
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Before, east:
Two computers and scanners, ready for replacements to arrive. |
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Before, west:
Two computers await replacements and working scanners to arrive. |
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Graduate Assistants:
The graduate assistants for 131/504 were also using outdated equipment. These will be replaced to match new processors arriving for student use. |
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Computer arrival & install:
As the new computers have arrived, the old are being readied for relocation where needed on campus. Existing HP scanners will be added to the new systems. |
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Computer arrival and install:
The new scanners and cpu's await their turn for installation. In the right foreground, the new Ricoh color laser jet printer. |
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The first new computer:
Replacing the iMacs in the IRC are the first two new computers and scanners. |
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Installation of pc's:
The installation of our new systems was done by I.T. Technician Randall York.
Thanks, Randall! |
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It's all new:
The new computer for IRC staff and graduate assistants. Easy access to both the new color printer and the existing HP 4200 laser printer.
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It's all new:
Four new Gateway computers and HP 4600 scanners are ready for use. New bulletin board have directions for printing and scanning. |
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It's all new:
Two pc stations with HP 4600 scanners are ready for use. The iMacs have relocated to directly outside of the elevator and continue to be operational. |
More Information:
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant Information
LSTA Mini-Grant Information Page
LSTA Funded Grant Projects
LSTA 2004 Mini-Grants Awarded
State Library of Ohio
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