Services

The Learning Resource Center provides technological assistance to University of Connecticut students currently registered for classes at Storrs or any Regional campus.

Assistance is available via workshops, email, instant message, telephone, and face-to-face contact on level one of the Homer Babbidge Library, in Storrs.

List of Services
  • Computer Operation Basics (PC and MAC)
  • Word Processing (primarily Microsoft Word)
  • Presentation Software (primarily Microsoft Powerpoint)
  • Spreadsheets (primarily Microsoft Excel)
  • Databases (primarily Microsoft Access - PC only)
  • Graphics and Multimedia (primarily Adobe Photoshop)
  • Internet - Web Basics (searching, simple web page design)
  • Electronic Communications (primarily electronic mail)
  • Huskymail
  • ePortfolio
  • Course Tools (HuskyCT)
  • StudentAdmin (Peoplesoft)
Work Stations

In addition providing help with computers, the LRC also provides a number of computer work stations (both PC and Mac) for students to utilize. Each work station comes equipped with standard development applications found in Microsoft Office and Photoshop CS2.

Along with the student work stations, there are also two group work stations, suitable for up to five students. Each station is equipped with either a PC or Mac box, and a large plasma screen. Each screen can also be connected to a notebook computer, to allow presentation off of any standard laptop.

Internet Access

All student and group workstations are equipped with a high speed wired connection, and the LRC is a service node for the University Wireless, providing the strongest possible connection.

Environment

The LRC is designed to be a learning enclave to develop technological skills and provide a comfortable environment for student study. To these ends, the LRC area is equipped with a number of overstuffed and rocking chairs, as well as divided studying desks and group-use tables.

Appointments

Help is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. However, appointments are available with the LRC SETAs and workshops are available in the general educational computer technology competency areas.