Guide to Media Services
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Guide to Media Services. Below you will find an overview of media-related services for faculty and staff. The links below will allow you to jump ahead to a specific section.
WHO DOES WHAT?
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Media Center
Supports non-computer (TV, DVD, Blu-ray, document camera, projection, etc.) equipment in the Instructional Technology Classrooms, offers video production and video conferencing services, loans out equipment for audio & video production, as well as providing audio and video duplication (CD & tape/DVD & tape) and conversion (tape to CD/tape to DVD) services.
Help Desk
Provides telephone and walk-in (Horan O'Donnell, lower level) support as well as email support (helpdesk@canisius.edu) for computer-related questions. The Help Desk is your source for immediate classroom assistance.
Center for Online Learning & Innovation (COLI)
This group provides support to faculty for Desire2Learn, online teaching, and academic technology tools for all teaching and learning.
Andrew L. Bouwhuis Library
Houses and circulates the instructional and entertainment audio and video collection; manages the purchase and lending of media titles; provides access to collections via the online catalog. The Library also lends media equipment such as still and video cameras, web cameras, and LCD projectors.
Student Records & Financial Services Center
Schedules the classrooms (for courses only) and has overall responsibility for them. However, requests to schedule a classroom for a meeting or special event are handled by the Office of Event Services.
Office of Event Services
Schedules rooms and media equipment for special events (meetings, speakers, etc.).
FACILITIES FOR USING MEDIA
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Instructional Technology Classrooms (ITCs)
Classrooms are separated into five levels, based on the technology available in each. While the descriptions here are for typical classrooms, please note that some rooms do feature more unique/specialized setups.
Level 1
TV for DVD and/or VHS playback
Level 2
Ceiling-mounted projector or LCD TV, media player (DVD player, VCR, or DVD/VCR combo unit), ability to connect a laptop computer
Level 3
Ceiling-mouted projector or LCD TV, permanent computer, media player (Blu-ray player, DVD player, VCR, or DVD/VCR combo unit), most have a document camera, ability to connect a laptop computer
Level 4
Same as Level 3, but the room (or lab) also has computer stations for each student
Level 5
Similar to a Level 3 in most respects, but specialized equipment sets it apart from the Level 3 designation
Looking to schedule a particular room for classes during the upcoming semester? Please contact Samantha Brennan (brennans@canisius.edu, ext. 2309).
Looking to schedule a classroom for a meeting or event? Please contact the Office of Event Services at ext. 2180.
For more information on each classroom, please call the Media Center (ext. 2590) or visit the What's In My Classroom? page.
Andrew L. Bouwhuis Library
The library houses a variety of workstations for individual use of DVDs, video cassettes, and CDs. Call the Service Desk (ext. 8412) for information.
Richard E. Winter '42 Student Center and Montante Cultural Center
The Office of Event Services schedules media resources and services for these areas. Contact the Office of Event Services (ext. 2180) for information. These areas are generally reserved for special and public events, and are not appropriate for most typical classroom events.
Koessler Athletic Center
For special events, space in the Koessler Athletic Center may be reserved by calling the Director of Canisius Athletic Facilities, Patrick Clarke (ext. 2982). Media Services (i.e. microphones, projection, etc.) must be reserved through the Office of Event Services (ext. 2180).
Other Conference and Meeting Rooms
Meeting space can be reserved in other areas of the College. Contact the Office of Event Services (ext. 2180) for media requests and a list of rooms and referral information. Instructions for use of some of these spaces can be found at the Media Center's Event Support page.