laptops for disabled students from Access Services

FYI, in case there are questions on laptop loan periods - but only mention if someone self identifies as being eligible.

Recently, a patron came to the Checkout Desk and requested an extended loan period for our laptops, based on his needs related to Office of Disability Services. The staff person at that time gave the patron a 6-hour loan period, which made the patron happy and was also the appropriate and correct thing to do.

According to O.D.S., instructors typically give students with special needs time-and-a-half consideration to complete tests, research assignments, etc. For example, if a test is scheduled to take one hour, the O.D.S. student would receive 1.5 hours to complete instead.

So, if a patron requests extended use time for our laptops based on their special needs, then it is appropriate to give them a six-hour loan period. Staff do not (at this time) need to verify the patron's status with O.D.S., please take them at their word. If patrons do not ask for an O.D.S.-related extended loan, do not suggest it.

TRC Reminder

FROM KAREN GAVIGAN, TEACHING RESOURCES CENTER
There has always been confusion about the TRC vs. the TLC, among students and faculty. Lately, there has been a rise in the number of non School of Ed students trying to check out our videos and laptops.


Will you please remind your staff of the differences between the two departments, in case they get questions about this? The TLC does circulate equipment to other departmental faculty and students (with letters from profs); however TRC only circulates to School of Education faculty and staff. If students have assignments dealing with videotaping they should go to TLC

From Mary - Karen asked me to please pass this along to everyone. And I'll add - if there is any confusion or uncertainty in sending someone to another campus facility, best to call first on behalf of the patron and make sure we're referring them correctly. THANKS!