Monday, March 18, 2013

Who Else is in the Library?

Did you know that the library building is home to more that just the Library? We share space with a number of departments:

Accessibility Services Assistive Technology Lab (1st Floor)

The Assistive Technology Lab helps students with documented disabilities by providing software and other technologies. A full list of their services, hours, and contact information can be found on their department page.

Bytes & Brews Cafe (1st Floor)

The cafe is one of the most popular places in the Library and provides students, staff, and faculty with the fuel to keep going. Their menu is constantly updated with new items, and they frequently offer special deals.

Visual Arts Lab (2nd Floor)

Run by UVU's Printing Services Department, the Visual Arts Lab offers faxing, large scale printing, matte cutting, and much more. They can also print large jobs for you on your department's account.

Writing Center (2nd Floor)

The Writing Center is another popular destination in the Library. The Writing Center offers help to students with questions about citations, writing skills, grammar and spelling, and much more. Additional writing help is also available on the Online Writing Lab (OWL) site.

Deaf Studies Lab (2nd Floor)

The Deaf Studies Lab has the technology to help hearing, hearing impaired, and deaf students communicate. The space is also used to teach classes on (and in) American Sign Language.

Innovation Center (2nd Floor)

The Innovation Center was recently created to help UVU faculty incorporate technology into their classes. They can help with questions about Canvas, Prezi, Google Tools, and many more. The Innovation Center works closely with the Distance Education Department to help faculty learn and share best practices for online education.

Media Services (3rd Floor)

Media Services help us keep the podiums, projectors, and digital signs running. If you're using one of the Library's classrooms and something goes wrong, call them at x1111 and they'll be on their way.

Data Center (3rd Floor)

The Data Center also helps keep the university's technology running, but from behind the scenes. The folks at the Data Center keep the servers running, which keeps UVU's web sites up and running. They also rent virtual server space.

Center for Constitutional Studies Center (3rd Floor)

The Constitutional Studies Center is the most recent department to move in to the Library. They are a nonpartisan group that promotes education and discussion about the US Constitution, Constitutional Law, and other related issues. They frequently host guest speakers and exhibits.

Faculty Center for Teaching Excellence (4th Floor)

The FCTE's mission is to help UVU's faculty improve their teaching skills. They offer teaching circles, where faculty can share ideas and best practices. They also arrange mentorships.

Department of Integrated Studies (5th Floor)

This is an academic department that supports education in cinema studies, American studies, peace and justice studies, and many other emphases.

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