How to Reserve Computer Classrooms,
and what information we need to complete the reservation
[here's a general kit of info for users of these rooms]
[here are the Schedules for Computer Classrooms]

All use of computer classrooms W006, W007, CH116, CH117 is by prior reservation.
E-mail requests to Searle Crate--include details [read: what we need].
Expect confirmation by e-mail

• For all reservations, e-mail (as stated above) this information:
  • Which computer classroom (W007, CH116, CH117). Note that W007 has Dan Brown available right across the hall to lock and unlock, and to help solve problems.
  • Dates and times needed (starting and ending times)
  • Who we should contact between now and then if any problems develop that would impact your use of the room
  • Who will be in the room "in charge" with the users
  • Purpose -- like:
    • Schreiner workshop
    • "one time" computer meeting of a class group (include course code like IDST1101 etc.)
    • other campus needs (VONR entrance testing via Internet is one current example)
    • non-Schreiner workshop (this would need extra authorization, contact info, etc. -- send us "all you know" and we'll help figure out what next steps to take)
• For any reservations that could possibly require any of the items below, include information about what is needed beyond what is normally available.
  • If you (well, actually, your "in the room" person for the activity) have not had the orientation (with Dan Brown or Searle Crate) to the classroom involved, you need to do that before your use of the room.
  • If your entire group is composed of regular Schreiner students, find some way to make sure all of them check to make sure they know their logon id and password. They can test this by trying to log on in the Dickey 112 computer lab or the Libray Sun Porch.
  • If you expect anything other than our "standard" software configuration, you need to check with Searle at the beginning of the planning process.
    • These computers have Internet access (using MS Internet Explorer), run the Windows XP operating system, and are loaded with the Microsoft Office 2007 Professional suite (and some other software--ask).
    • Network restrictions prevent users from installing software (the computer simply will not allow it at all)--"install" refers to any installation that modifies the Windows registry or the contents of the Windows system folder; most software actually intended to run under Windows do these things, and would be prevented.
    • Many of the CD's provided with current textbooks are also prevented from installing, although this varies from one to another.
    • A very few old simple DOS programs will actually run (but probably will not print).
    • Some other things are possible, some are not--many of the "possible" uses require that we test the idea ahead of time and possibly find ways to work around problems.