The LaRC houses a range of IT resources, including three netwoked workstations, a dedicated multimedia machine, scanners, a laser printer and audiovisual resources which are available to UEA staff and research postgraduates on a drop-in basis.
Networked workstations
The workstations all have Microsoft Office Applications and an Internet connection and there are two A4 scanners available to use.
Multimedia machine
The dedicated multimedia machine is an Apple iMac. In addition to Microsoft office applications, a graphics tablet and a scanner, the following software packages are available on this machine:
- iMovie
- iPhoto
- Adobe Photoshop 7
- Macromedia Director MX
- Macromedia Dreamweaver MX
- Macromedia Fireworks MX
- Macromedia Flash MS
Starboard (Interactive Whiteboard)
Within the iLab is a 60" Interactive Whiteboard. Using either your finger or the Starboard pen on the whiteboard screen you can:
- operate the PC
- write text or draw images directly onto the PC screen
- set up an interactive whiteboard, and using the tools provided, write and draw on the machine, create new pages and move between pages
- show and annotate a file, such as a PowerPoint presentation
Both the content of the whiteboard and an annotated file can be saved as a html, pdf, PowerPoint or starboard software file.
If you would like a demonstration of the Starboard Interactive Whiteboard please contact LaRC Reception on ext. 3483 or email larc@uea.ac.uk
Audio Visual resources
The following resouces are available:
- A TV-video combi unit to watch videos from the collection.
- DVDs can be viewed and screen shots captured using any of the workstations.
- Equipment to copy VHS to DVD. Please ask at the Archives and LaRC Reception Desk for the remote control and copying instructions.
- A tape cassette player to listen to tapes within the collection. Please request use of the tape cassette player at the Archives and LaRC Reception Desk.
ICARUS
ICARUS provides weekly drop-in advice sessions on statistics and SPSS for staff and research postgraduates. Sessions are held within the LaRC between 12:30pm and 2:00pm each Wednesday. The current sessions will run from 25 April January to 04 July 2012.Bookings
To use the Starboard Interactive Whiteboard you will need to book the iLab. Details of how to book this room, including an online booking form, are available on the Booking pages.The TV-video combi unit, the VHS to DVD copying equipment and tape cassette player can be booked in advance. To book please contact LaRC Reception on ext. 3483 or email larc@uea.ac.uk
