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Mortensen Library
The Libraries and the University’s Faculty Center for Learning Development share the Woods Family Center for Learning and Instruction, located on the main level of Mortensen. The classroom portion of the Center is intended primarily for library instruction and FCLD training, but may be reserved by faculty for single class sessions where access to the available equipment is desired. Equipment includes:
  • Smart podium for instructor with PC, VHS, and DVD players
  • Ceiling mounted projector, controlled from the podium
  • Document camera with still and video capabilities
  • Sympodium “interactive pen” display
  • SynchronEyes computer controller software
  • “Mimeo board” and white board
  • OptionFinder “clicker” system
  • EndNote
  • Respondus                  
  • iMac (1) with O/S 10
  • Student computers (16) with network connections and MS Office
  • Additional licensed software may be installed by prior arrangement
Contact the Reference Services department (860.768.4142) for additional information, to arrange instruction, or to reserve the room.

Allen Library
A teaching seminar room fitted with a full complement of listening and viewing equipment is available to faculty for classes and lectures. Contact the Allen Public Services Librarian (860.768.4770) for additional information or to reserve the room.