Equipment
Equipment Available at the Grayslake Campus Library:
Special NeedsWe currently have two workstations for students with special needs in the Reference Lab on the second floor. The desks provide clearance for a wheelchair. In addition, one of the stations is equipped with a with special software that will magnify text, graphics, etc. on the computer screen for those who are visually impaired. The computers at each special needs workstation have the same software installed on them as the computers in the rest of the lab as well as access to all the same databases and other resources.
Additional equipment such as document magnifiers, large monitors and special software are availble in the lab on the first floor of the library. Please see the Office for Students with Disabilities for more information on this specialized equipment.
Audio Visual (for viewing AV materials in the library)
VHS and DVD players are available in the basement of the library for students who wish to view a video that is either required by an instructor or for fun. There are two small rooms where 3-4 people may view a video together. Headphones, which can be used in AV equipment or in Computers, are also available at the circulation desk. Please speak with library staff at the Circulation Desk on the first floor of the library for assistance.
Microfilm and Microfiche Readers The library maintains a small collection of microfilm and microfiche that are stored on the second floor of the library. There are three machines available in the reference lab for viewing these items and there are printers attached if you need to print something out. Please note that printing costs 10 cents per page at these stations. You can also scan microfilm and fiche into the computer and save it as a PDF document or image file which can be saved to a disk or emailed. If you need help using these materials please notify the reference desk.
Apple iPod Nanos The library has a small collection of iPod Nanos that are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk. The iPods can only be checked out in conjunction with a selection of approximately 160 different audiobooks. To find available books search the library catalog by Media Type and enter Audio Book iPod. This equipment is only available for checkout to CLC students and staff members.
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