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LINC Classroom

The LINC classroom consists of 30 computers and includes an instructor’s station, a projector and chalk board. Instructors can reserve the LINC classroom by contacting the LINC desk x. 1498. The LINC classroom is available for student use when not reserved for instruction. Reservations for the LINC classroom can be made on a first-come, first-served basis for individual class sessions or on a semester-long basis by contacting the LINC desk. Faculty are urged to visit the classroom prior to use to become acquainted with the equipment and set up, and to ensure that any specialized software will work with our lab computers.

Infolab1 & Infolab2

Faculty may reserve Infolab1 and Infolab2, located on the first and second floors, respectively, by contacting the Access Services Desk (ext. 1497) or by e-mail to circdesk@sfasu.edu. Each Infolab has 30 computers, an instructor’s station, a ceiling-mounted projector and SmartBoard. Infolabs are available for student use when not reserved for instruction. Infolab1 and Infolab2 reservations can be made by calling the Circulation desk (ext. 1497). Faculty are urged to visit the Infolab prior to use to become acquainted with the equipment and set up, and to ensure that any specialized software will work with our lab computers.

Faculty-Supplied Software Installation

Faculty wishing to provide software applications for student use on library computers should follow the procedure listed below.

For software to be used only in the LINC classroom:
1. Complete a Faculty-Supplied Software Request (requires free Acrobat Reader).
2. Submit the completed form at least two weeks before the date of scheduled use following the instructions given on the form.
3. Provide a copy of the software licensing agreement with the completed application. The licensing agreement must clearly allow for lab installation.
For software to be used in the LINC and the InfoLabs:
1. Complete a Faculty-Supplied Software Request (requires free Acrobat Reader).
2. Submit the completed form at least two weeks before the start of the fall, spring, or summer I semesters following the instructions given on the form. Products must be compatible with metering and network management software in use and must be integrated with these products; consequently, applications are not installed once the semester with its attendant heavy workload begins.
3. Provide a copy of the software licensing agreement with the completed application. The licensing agreement must clearly allow for lab installation.

Any application or software component that is deemed to be incompatible with current system configurations or to compromise security will not be installed. Installed software that introduces a security breach will be removed from the network. In either case, faculty will be notified promptly, via e-mail, when an application is rejected or a component is removed.

Test Grading (Opscan)

The Opscan grading service is available to faculty each semester beginning the first class day and until the day final grades are due. The service is available from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tests can be dropped off and results picked up at the LINC service desk. For more information call 468-1693.