AV Pool

AV Equipment (AV Pool, Recording Studio, Field Recorders, Self Service Copying Equipment)
AV Materials (Acquisitions, Reserves, Media Catalog, Using LSS Materials in Classroom, Production)
AV Classrooms (Specially equipped Van Hise Classrooms)

In addition to a complete range of audiovisual equipment, available through the Van Hise AV Pool (275 Van Hise), LSS also has other AV equipment and services for use by L&S departments. Contact Doug Worsham (262-4965) for more information about AV equipment and services. In addition, several classrooms in Van Hise already have equipment in them (see AV Classrooms).

AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT POOL

A collection of audiovisual equipment is available without charge in 275 Van Hise. It may be used by anyone teaching in Van Hise Hall. Some portable equipment is also available for use in other buildings. To reserve equipment or receive instruction on its use contact the AV/Media Services desk in 275 Van Hise (262-1678) or Doug Worsham (262-4965). Reservations can also be made for one-time equipment use using the Web; we strongly recommend that those wishing to do so first read the instructions. Requests for repeating reservations can also be made on the Web, but need to be verified by AV Pool staff and thus must be made further in advance. All borrowers, including faculty, must be registered with us and present a valid UW ID to use AV Equipment.

Equipment includes:

• Audio: Cassette & Open Reel Tape Recorders, CD Players, PA System, Record Player
• Video: TV Carts (VHS, Beta, US and Foreign Standards), DVD Players, Video Projectors, Camcorders
• Projectors: Overhead (standard and portable), Opaque, Slide, 16mm Film, Video, Data
• Computer: Multimedia Computer/Projector carts (Mac and PC), Laptops
• Other: Screen, Keys, Extension Cords, Patch Cords (connecting cables), Portable Lectern, etc.
• Classroom Equipment: Each Van Hise classroom is equipped with an overhead projector. Two TV carts are located on each floor to reduce the need to use the elevators (check out a key from the AV Pool).

If you wish to use AV materials from the LSS collection along with this reservation, see In-Class Use of AV Materials.

PROFESSIONAL QUALITY TAPE RECORDERS

Letters & Science faculty and graduate students may borrow DAT digital audio recorders, or high-quality open-reel or cassette tape recorders for professional field recordings and research. A complete accessory package is provided. Loan periods vary from several days to a year or longer, and advance reservations and special approvals are required. Contact Doug Worsham (262-4965) for additional information.

SELF-SERVICE CASSETTE AND SLIDE COPYING

Audio cassette duplicators are available in the Learning Lab (259) to make copies from cassette to cassette. Bulk tape erasers are also available. Users must supply their own 60-minute (only) cassettes. Copyrighted tapes may not be duplicated. Special arrangements may also be made for self-service copying from one open-reel tape to another open-reel tape, or from a record to a cassette or open-reel tape. See the AV/Media Services Desk in 275 Van Hise for details.

A copy stand and camera for use in producing high-quality slides when developing instructional materials may be used by L&S faculty and TAs. Contact Dennis Rinzel (263-3828) at the Video Resource Center for instruction or more information. The Special Projects Lab has scanners for copying slides in a digital format. A digital camera is also available for short term loan to capture images for electronic publishing. Contact Lisa Jansen (262-1126) for information or to schedule use of this equipment.