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Campus Resources || Computer Training and User Support Services || Services || Learning Resources Center || University Chapel || U.S. Post Office || UPS || The Book Store || Radio and TV Studios || Bus Service || Computer Training and User Support Services Computer Training and User Support provides computing facilities, worldwide networking access and related services in support of Marywood University’s commitment to providing high-quality, usable technology for its students, faculty and staff. This commitment includes access to the Internet and World Wide Web, both on campus and off campus, as well as access to dozens of academic software packages in ten computer labs and two drop-in labs. There is at least one lab in each classroom building. Labs are constantly being upgraded to provide the latest in computing technology. Each lab is also equipped with a PC that has Assistive Technology software, and a 24-hour student lab is available. There is a Windows PC lab that also serves as a drop-in lab in the Learning Resources Center (LRC). Computer access is available to students at all times when the LRC is open: 91 hours per week with extended hours during and prior to the week of final exams each semester. Computer lab software includes, but is not limited to: Microsoft Office (Windows version includes Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint) web page development tools specialized art, business, education, music, and science software the statistical package, SPSS The lab PCs are also equipped with Assistive Technology software and hard-ware. The computers are placed on tables that can be raised and lowered to accommodate various user needs. Each lab is supported for printing needs by laser printers to provide high quality printing for class assignments and résumés. Color printing is also available through the Help Desk services in the LRC. In addition to the mainstream facilities for preparing classroom assignments, such as reports, there are also plotters in two labs and scanners for both graphics and text in three labs. All labs are networked via a high-speed fiber optic link to the central Academic Information Services computer, which provides an Internet gateway as well as access to Marywood’s online library catalog. Electronic mail, web-browsing, bulletin-board services and access to world-wide computer network resources are available to all regularly enrolled students. Lab printing is handled through the GoPrint system. Services In addition to providing support that constitutes the technology infrastructure of Marywood University, Computer Training and User Support staff also provides help in the form of: Trained students staff all major labs during most of the time in which the labs are open. In order to answer questions and troubleshoot problems, assistance is also provided by calling the Help Desk located in the LRC, third floor. Consultation on computer purchases, provided by the coordinator of computer training and user support. Presentation of workshops, generally held in the training alcove on the third floor of the LRC, to help students use computers more effectively. Workshops are scheduled and presented by various members of the staff. Calendars of the workshops are posted in all labs and published on Marywood’s web page. All workshops are free to Marywood students, faculty and staff. Documentation prepared by the coordinator and assistant trainer that provide simple step-by-step instructions on how to use various types of software.   Learning Resources Center Situated at the heart of the campus is the Learning Resources Center (LRC), which houses Library Services, Instructional Technology Services, Distance Education & E-Learning, Training and User Support Services, and the Academic Excellence Center. In addition to the more than 218,000 books and bound periodicals, the library collection also includes over 800 print periodical subscriptions, access to nearly 13,000 electronic full-text journals, more than 363,000 microforms and over 45,000 non-print items. The library maintains a dynamic webpage which contains links to over 20 subject-specific indexing/abstracting databases including PsycInfo, ERIC, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health, the MLA International Bibliography and Social Work Abstracts, as well as multi-disciplinary full-text databases such as EBSCOHost’s Academic Search, Wilson Web, JSTOR, and LEXIS-NEXIS. The library is fully integrated into the campus voice and data network and remote access is available for most databases. Other resources available from the webpage include: the library’s graphical online catalog, iLink, discipline-related links, as well as a state and regional virtual union catalogs. Other electronic services available through the webpage include: interlibrary loan, reserves and reference assistance. Marywood University is a member PALCI, a Pennsylvania academic library consortium with over 40 members. Through PALCI’s EZBorrow service, the holdings of many Pennsylvania libraries, including large research libraries are easily accessible for borrowing by Marywood students. Reciprocal borrowing privileges at cooperating regional libraries are available through the Northeastern Pennsylvania Library Network. The library offers numerous introductory workshops to the various databases and the online catalog. Traditional reference assistance is available during regular library hours. In-depth research consultation is available upon request. The library is also equipped with wireless networking (Internet access) and a wireless laptop cart. University Chapel The University Chapel is located in Loughran Hall, where opportunities are provided daily for participation in the Eucharistic Liturgy as well as in other liturgical services.   U.S. Post Office The Marywood Postal and Mailing Center maintains standard hours and is located in its own building opposite the main entrance to the Learning Resources Center. All postal services, including domestic money orders, are available.   UPS The United Parcel Service (UPS) operates a delivery service office in Nazareth Hall.   The Book Store The Book Store is a modern, self-service store in Nazareth Student Center, which carries a complete stock of all required and recommended books selected by the faculty. School supplies, university-imprint clothing, novelties, convenience items, gift items and general books are available. The Book Store coordinates the sale of class rings and the ordering of caps and gowns.   Radio and TV Studios The Radio and TV studios are located in the Media Center of the Learning Resources Center. The radio station (WVMW) and the TV station (TV Marywood:TVM) are student-staffed facilities. For more details, see the description in the Communication Arts Department section of the catalog.   Bus Service Scranton Marywood Area Rapid Transit (SMART Ride) is a special free bus service for members of the Marywood and University of Scranton communities. The bus connects the two universities, making hourly stops at various locations on both campuses, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday, noon - 6 p.m. The schedule is subject to change every year. Please contact Campus Ministry and Collegiate Volunteer for an updated schedule, 961-4723, Loughran Hall. A commercial bus stop near the main gate of the campus affords convenient access to regularly scheduled public buses, which connect the campus to Scranton and nearby towns.

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