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updated 07/11/02 http://www.du.edu/LIS
Library Information Science Program
College of Education, University of Denver
Technology Bootcamp
Questions about the DU LIS program? Visit the DU LIS program website at http://www.du.edu/LIS

READ THIS FIRST: twining's laws for computer users

All LIS students are expected to have extended access to an Internet-connected computer.
Students who do not have a personal computer may use the pubic access computers in the Penrose Library.
Information about other campus computing labs is at http://www.du.edu/uts/helpdesk/labcover.html

LIS students may also use the computers in the LIS Collaboratory.
Instructions and permissions for accessing the LIS Collaboratory are available from dr. twining twining@intertwining.org
A limited number of laptops for student use (one week checkout) are available. Contact dr. twining twining@intertwining.org

All LIS students must activate a DU computer account before first class meeting.
All students must configure their computer for remote access to the Penrose Library before first class meeting.
All LIS students must also register in the appropriate Course Blackboards before first class meeting.
All accepted and enrolled LIS students must subscribe to the libschool-L distributed email list before first class meeting.
Students enrolled in classes that include a /collab component must request access from dr. twining twining@intertwining.org
LISA, the Library Information Student Association website and email list: http://www.du.edu/LISA

Your DU Computer Account

1. All new students registering for courses at University of Denver are automatically provided an account on the DU computer system.
The DU computer system is called Agora. Your Agora account includes a username and password

your username is usually your first initial and first seven letters of your last name, but may be different if you have a common name
your @du.edu email address. will be yourusername@du.edu
your webspace will be at http://www.du.edu/~yourusername. Your webspace will be empty until you configure it.

You will use your Agora account to access many DU virtual resources, including the many electronic resources available through the Penrose Library, the DUnet drives http://www.du.edu/uts/helpdesk/DUnet.html, and the advanced technologies used in the LIS program.

It is important that you learn about your Agora account, and learn to use it early in your program of study.
Students are expected to learn to use their DU accounts outside of regular class meetings.
Advanced applications and special technologies used in individual classes will be taught as part of that class.
Students who need assistance may request it from LIS program's technology peer mentors or faculty, and are encouraged to contact the LIS program office at (303) 871-2747 to request this assistance, or to sign up for a group technology orientation session.

It is recommended that you perform the following tasks as soon as you are a registered student and BEFORE you begin your coursework:

Getting started with your DU computer account:

2. If you do not know if you have a DU computer account (or you can't remember your username or password) look yourself up in the DU email directory at http://www.du.edu/findit/findem.html. If you're listed in the directory, you have a DU computer account.

If you do NOT have a DU account, OR if you cannot remember your password, either:

call the DU Technology Services (UTS) Helpdesk at 303-871-4700 or

email them at support@du.edu

and ask what your username and password are. You will likely reach voicemail and should be prepared to leave detailed information (your name, social security number, return phone number) for a returned phone call.

Write down your username and password and save them somewhere safe and convenient.
You will need them to proceed, and no one in the Library School will know them for you.
If you forget your username or password, go back to #1 and start again.

3. After looking yourself up in the DU directory, if you learn that you do NOT have a DU computer account, AND if you are unable to activate a new account by calling the UTS Helpdesk, use this form to Request an account. Complete the form, keep a copy, and either FAX , mail, or hand deliver the original to the DU LIS office, to the attention of dr. twining, for signature. A faculty signature is required. We will submit the form for you. It will take about a week for your account to be activated. After a week, go back to #1 and start again.

The LIS program office is at 2135 E. Wesley Ave., Ste. 103 Denver CO 80208. MAP.
The LIS program office FAX number is 303-871-3422

3. If you have problems with your DU account, contact the UTS HelpDesk FIRST, then contact the LIS program office at (303) 871-2747 for advice.

Once you have your DU account, or while you are waiting for it to be activated:

4. READ all the help documents at
http://www.du.edu/uts/helpdesk/helppage.html and
http://www.du.edu/uts/helpdesk/documents.html to get oriented to the DU technology environment.

5. If you do not already have them on your computer, download and configure QVT and browser software from http://www.du.edu/uts/helpdesk/qvt.html. Read the help files for these software programs and become familiar with their functions and use.

6. Familiarize yourself with the Unix account FAQ at http://www.du.edu/uts/uts/helpdesk/faqs/accountfaq.html

7.Establish a connection to the DU computer system from off campus by following the instructions at http://www.du.edu/uts/helpdesk/connect2.html

Remote access to Penrose Library

Visit the Penrose Library website at http://www.penlib.du.edu/.
Read and following the instructions under "remote access" for connecting to the library from off campus either through the DU modem pool or through the library proxy server.

Blackboard is the DU webcourse platform which includes document repositories, forums, chats, online testing, etc.
All LIS courses incorporate the use of Blackboard, each course may use the Blackboard differently.
Students must manually register for access to the Blackboard for each individual class in addition to registering for the class itself. There are no registration fees for using Blackboard. Enrollment in the class Blackboard is NOT done automatically with enrollment in the course itself.

Students must have a DU computer account and know their username and password to do this.
If you are not familiar with your DU computer account, return to #1 above.

Read and follow the instructions in the Blackboard newuser orientation document at http://www.du.edu/blackboard/newuser.html

Students MUST enroll themselves in their course Blackboards each quarter.

Subscribe to the Libschool-L distributed email list

All accepted and enrolled students in the LIS program are required to subscribe to the Libschool-L distributed email list. Students may subscribe using any email address. Libschool-L will be used for delivery of all official program notices, and for discussion of program matters among students and faculty.

To subscribe send email
to: mailserv@du.edu Leave subject line blank. In body of message, type: subscribe libschool-L yourfirstname yourlastname

To unsubscribe, send email:
to: mailserv@du.edu Leave subject line blank. In body of message, type: unsubscribe libschool-L yourfirstname yourlastname

Quick Connect to DU LIS netmeeting
http://cam2you.com/

Detailed Instructions

you will netmeeting software (free) and a microphone/headset (approx $15) or microphone and earphones to do voice-only (no video) teleconferencing (with up to eight people). You will need a webcam (approx $75) and microphone/headset to do videoteleconferencing (one-to-one only.)

First time users: click "company" -> "join company." This sets up your username and password. Our company name is DU LIS. You will need the DU LIS password to participate. (email twining@intertwining.org if you've forgotten the password.) You must "join company" the first time only, thereafter, simply click "company" -> "talk to associates" ...see you online!

Registering for the DU LIS /collab

How to get access to the /collab

If you are taking a class that incorporates use of the DU LIS /collab, you must request access.

Request /collab access by sending email to dr. twining at twining@intertwining.org Please use the subject line: /collab access

Once you have requested access, repeat instructions in #4 above and visit and explore the /collab webspace at http://www.du.edu/LIS/collab

Instructions for using the /collab will be incorporated into class activities.

Students participating in /collab activities are affectionately called "labrats" a derivitive of colLABoRATory.

Quick! Labrats: How to get to the collab:
telnet://agora.cair.du.edu logon using your DU account name and password.
at the unix prompt, type the following: cd ~http/htdocs/LIS/collab

voila! you're in...think before you click ;-)

If you have comments, questions, or suggestions for this webpage, please send them to twining@intertwining.org
Library Information Science Program http://www.du.edu/LIS
College of Education, University of Denver

Updated 07/11/02
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