This ensures that computing resources will be available to eligible members of the University community. A more efficient floor plan provides for better traffic flow throughout the room, reduces overcrowding, and makes it easier to access machines and work areas. Environmentally, the cluster has undergone many improvements as well. Besides the major physical modifications to walls, power, and networking, the air conditioning needs of the space have been addressed and modified accordingly to provide better ventilation and balanced cooling. A new color scheme, additional lighting, and new carpeting complete the renovation.
Laser printing is available.
Similar to Crerar, all Mac OS-based systems have been upgraded to Power Macintosh 7600 computers, thus standardizing the capabilities of each machine. During posted times, a CA is available to answer questions and assist users. In support of this endeavor, InTech manages NSIT's technology-based classrooms to meet the instructional computing and telecommunicative learning needs of not only the organization, but the University community at large. To support the computer-based teaching needs of the University, Instructional Technology manages and maintains a multimedia computer classroom on the fourth floor of Harper Library's west tower. In addition, a Power Macintosh G3 and a Silicon Graphics workstation are available for instructor use, and a laser printer is installed for printing tasks during classes.