News


LTS Fall 2011 Update


Learning and Scholarship

Millions of library resources

LTS provides access to a wealth of resources supporting all disciplines. Search the library catalog, LouFind, and Brandeis Scholar for materials in a range of formats, from journal articles and databases to multimedia resources. Can't find what you're looking for? Submit a request to borrow materials from another library.

Revised and enhanced LibGuides

Subject-specific research guides, compiled by LTS staff, have been enhanced and expanded, and they now point to our new library catalog, LouFind. Visit the Brandeis LibGuides.

Archives & Special Collections assistance

LTS staff members are happy to teach or co-teach instructional sessions using our archival and special collections, to teach primary-source research, to help with basic records management, and to facilitate your own research with original sources. Visit the Archives & Special Collections homepageemail us, or contact Sarah Shoemaker.


Teaching

Classroom technology systems training available

If you'll be using a projector or other technology equipment in the classroom this semester, please call the Classroom AV Hotline at 781-736-4632 to schedule a personalized training session. Online instructions for each classroom's technology system are also available.

Getz lab provides expert assistance with media creation

If you or your students will be creating audio or video projects as part of a course, the Getz multimedia lab staff can help. The lab provides 25 powerful computers and offers cameras, audio records, and other AV equipment for loan. Visit the Getz Multimedia Lab.

Online polling available for courses and other needs

LTS provides free access to an online polling service for members of the Brandeis community. In the context of a course, this service can help faculty members gauge student understanding and encourage active learning without the need to use physical "clickers." Learn more about online polling.

Join the Teaching with Technology Committee

Join faculty, staff, and graduate students meeting monthly to consider challenges and opportunities in the intersection of pedagogy and technology. For more information, contact David Wedaman.


Services for the Community

Network upgrade underway

LTS efforts to improve the campus network are well underway. Wireless network upgrades in the residence halls are complete, and network improvements to academic buildings will begin this fall. More details are available.

New features in Gmail and Google Calendar

Google has rolled out many new features since our move to Google Apps in 2010. You can now color code Google Calendar events, turn off Gmail’s conversation view, allow appointment sign-ups, and more. View all new Google features.

Check out a netbook in the library!

Community members can now borrow small, light netbook computers in the Goldfarb Library. Pick a netbook up today!


Planning

Program Plan FY2012

The LTS annual program plan describes our priorities and major initiatives for the coming year. View our strategic and program plans, checking back soon for this year’s program plan.

Status information about technology-related projects

LTS project managers keep detailed information both about technology projects currently underway and about potential future projects. View status information of many key University technology-related projects.

Past Updates

This page was last modified on: Jan 31, 2012