The Reference Desk is staffed Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm. Over 2,500 audiovisual programs are available in a variety of formats for viewing inhouse or for checkout. The LRC is connected to the University's satellite broadcast network and has a conference room equipped for viewing videoconferences. Hardware that may be checked out from the LRC includes VCRs, camcorders, slide projectors, and laptop computers. The microlab consists of both DOS and Macintosh computers, many equipped with videodisc players and monitors.
Laser printers are accessible from all workstations.
Flatbed and slide scanners are also available in the lab. The computer software collection includes general purpose applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, and telecommunications programs, in addition to an extensive collection of computer-assisted instruction programs. Several videodiscs are available for use with selected computer programs. All workstations can connect to the Internet and provide users with quick and easy access to electronic mail and discussion groups, gophers, and World Wide Web hosts. In addition to supporting the Library's instructional services program, the classroom is available for use by Health System faculty and staff.