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Holy Cow, no wires!
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Our COW (Computers on Wheels) |
The University Library is pleased to announce the very first wireless demonstration room on the UWSP campus. Located in the new LRC 107, adjacent to the west lobby on the first floor, the new teaching space features state-of-the art lecture and demonstration facilities in a wireless networked environment. Instructors and workshop leaders have the option of providing lecture-based instruction through the traditional teaching station and projector, or providing hands-on experiences with wireless laptop computers. 12 laptops, housed in a mobile cart, are available whenever needed for hands-on use. The laptop computers receive the Internet through a wall-mounted wireless hub.
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We have nicknamed the mobile laptop cart "Computers on Wheels," or "COW." COW is really Datamation's Notebook PC Mobile Security Cabinet 16 module unit. The cart has built-in recharging capability so that the laptops are always charging while stored and are ready to go when needed. Funded by a UWSP Lab Modernization Grant, the COW will eventually be used in all of the Library's teaching facilities, so that each room can double as a teaching lab! |
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The wireless capability is provided by Dell's TrueMobile 1170 Enterprise Wireless Access Point, mounted on the wall. |
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Twelve laptop computers have been purchased to date, with more planned for the future. The laptops are Dell's Latitude C840's with 15-inch screens and integrated wireless. |
 Librarian Nerissa Nelson prepares to unlock the COW in preparation for a class. |
 Nerissa removes the stored laptops from the COW for distribution to the students. |
 Librarian Patti Becker leads her Library Resources 101 students in navigating the Library's Web. |
 Library Resources 101 Students share laptops during the very first use of the new "lab." |