144 · Representative Documents: Planning and Progress
Texas A&M University
Recommendations of the Information Commons Task Force
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Recommendation 4
Create a Media Studio
The Task Force recommends the creation of
a Media Studio – a controlled access
environment in which students, regardless of
major or department, can use creative
technology such as video and audio software
to create projects, web sites or interactive
assignments.
Digital Media Lab, Info Commons, Penn
• Convert the former patent library
space by installing 6 iMacs and 3
Windows PCs.
• Fund a FTE as media lab coordinator
to accomplish the following: 1) offer
direct training in using media
computers and software, 2) give
workshops for the university
community in using hardware and
software and emerging technologies,
3) facilitate the integration of
emerging technologies and their
applications with existing library
roles.
Video workstations, NCSU
• Purchase and lend “gadgets” such as
digital cameras, video cameras and
field recorders for students to use on
projects, regardless of major or
departmental affiliation.
Canon CL-2 Video Camera
• Include an enclosed podcast booth as
part of the studio.
Podcasting Studio