Legal Research Training Center (LRTC)

The LRTC provides opportunity for hands-on computer-based training for up to 24 students. It is not a drop-in student computer lab; the law student computer lab is Room 222.

Location: Rooms L201 and L202 on the lower floor of the library.

Capacity: The LRTC may be divided into two classrooms with 12 student computers and one instructor computer each, or combined into one room. The classroom is normally left undivided.

Responsibility: The LRTC is a “self-service” training lab; instructors are responsible for setting up and closing the room. Assume about 15-30 minutes on each end to set up and close down the room (the half hour is more appropriate if the room dividers need to be closed for class then opened and put away when class is over).

Software Available: Computers run on Windows XP and have Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). The student computers are on the law school network (for staff training purposes).

Instructor’s Resources: Each room has a _smart podium_ Crestron panel controlling that room's technology including: computer, DVD, video, and CD players. The Crestron panel controls the screen, lights, projector, and sound levels. There is one document camera and one overhead projector for the two rooms. Instructors may also bring their own laptops and hook them up to the system. Each room has a detailed set of instructions about using the technology (including passwords) and hints for setting up and closing down the room efficiently.

Reservations: Use the Room Reservation Request Form and indicate "LRTC" in the room number field.

Key: Stop by the Reference Office to pick up a key to the LRTC.

Special Software: If special software is needed for the training, contact Dave Tawatao (adt@ or 543-6457).

Limitations: The LRTC is limited to members of the law school community.

No food is permitted in the LRTC. Only drinks in covered containers are allowed. Please remind students about this policy.