Language Resource Center
General Information

What We Are
The MLL Language Resource Center is a state-of-the-art digital lab designed for language learners. The LRC provides the equipment and technical support needed by language teachers and students. Computers are equipped with CD burners for creating multimedia projects, language software, and video connections. Scanners and printers are also available. Limited tape duplication services are available, depending on copyright restrictions. The adjacent faculty development workstation provides the necessary hardware and software for the creation of multimedia projects including audio and video.

Where We Are
The Language Resource Center is located in the newly renovated Furman Hall 226.

Hours
The CML Language Resource Center is open each term from the first day of classes until noon on the last day of final exams, with the exception of university holidays. The LRC is open to faculty and students UNLESS there is a class scheduled (please check the schedule posted on the door to FH205; if the door is CLOSED, there is a class in session--please do not enter!).

Summer Hours: 1 pm to 5 pm Mon. - Fri.
Regular Hours:

1 pm to 11 pm - Sun.
8 am to 11 pm - Mon.
8 am to 11 pm - Tues.
8 am to 11 pm - Wed.
8 am to 11 pm - Thurs.
8 am to 5 pm - Fri.
Closed Sat.

Policies

  • Who may use the LRC?
    The Language Resource Center is available to all students, faculty, and staff of Furman University.
  • Priority
    The LRC is set up for language students. It is NOT an all-purpose computer lab. Language students have priority at all times. If all stations are in use, a non-language student engaged in non-language activities may be asked to relinquish his place. Students working on projects for other classes are asked to use the general computer labs in Furman, Riley or Plyler Halls.
  • Availability
    The LRC is sometimes used for classes. Please check the schedule on the door. If the door is closed, a class is in session. Please do not enter.
  • Choice of Computers
    With only two exceptions, students may work at any available station. However, please note that machine #11 is hooked up to a scanner. If you are not scanning materials, please choose another computer. Machine #23 (TEACH) is for use by instructors only. It is not available for student use.
  • Set Up
    The computers in FH226 are set up so that even inexperienced users will find a familiar interface each time they use the LRC. Deep Freeze protects the configuration of the hard drive, so please save your work to a diskette, to your G drive or upload your files to the "My Files" folder in your First Class account. Anything you save on the hard drive of these computers will be wiped out as soon as the computers are rebooted. We reboot the computers in the LRC every night.
  • Food and Drink
    In order to safeguard the equipment in the LRC, we ask that no food or drink be brought into the room. Please leave all cups, mugs, snacks, etc. outside of FH226.
  • Printing
    Unnecessary printing wastes paper. Help us save the trees. Students may print ONE copy only of a document; multiple copies should be done at the Copy Center. The use of the color printer is restricted to faculty only; it is not available to students. Before printing a document, proofread it on the screen and then click on "print preview" to get a look at how your document will print BEFORE you get any nasty surprises.
  • Assistance
    The LRC is staffed full-time by LRC Assistants. If you need help, first contact the Assistant on duty. The LRC Director is also present Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm and is there to assist you. If neither of these people is able to solve your problem, you may use the telephone to call the Help Line (ext. 3277) for further assistance.
  • Headsets
    Headsets with microphones are available for use in the LRC. Present your Student ID card to the lab assistant on duty who will issue you a headset.
  • Videos
    Videos may be checked out by faculty or language house assistants only. Anyone checking out a video must sign it in and out with the language lab assistant. There is a 30-day limit to video checkout.
 

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Department of Modern Languages and Literatures | Furman Hall 210 | Furman University | Greenville, SC 29613 | Telephone: 864-294-2108