We aim to provide a technology-rich environment when the newly renovated Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons opens. Of course, the number one priority is many more power plugs, which you’ll find available in floor boxes, in tables, on walls, in couches, on the walls, and even on special power stanchions near some furnishings.

Here are some of the new technologies you can expect in the renovated library:

Print management services – you’ll be able to send a job to a printer queue, and print to any of the library printers of your choosing just by tapping your ID to the print release station. This is part of DTS‘s plans to roll out print management services, and we’re happy to be the beta tester as part of the renovation.

 

 

Digital displays and built-in AV connectors in all group study rooms – you’ll be able to view group presentations, review plans or schematic drawings, and even watch movies on the large displays in our eight group study rooms. Plus, we’ll have enhanced digital signage throughout the library, updated with current information and cool graphics regularly.

 

 

 

Collaborative learning displays in the new Program Room – in addition to a giant touch-screen display, the Program Room will include three mobile display carts that can be used in coordination or independently for classroom demonstration, group collaboration, and presentation. These displays will utilize the HDBaseT connectivity standard, which allows for easy distribution of uncompressed ultra-high-definition multimedia content.

 

A dedicated space for technology innovation in the Technology Sandbox, which will be a makerspace-esque room for exploring and experimenting with cutting-edge technology tools, which will be student-led and ever-evolving. We plan to provide access to new technology tools and software, and will work with students and campus departments in bringing these items into the library.

 

 

 

 

 

Digital room scheduling – all of our study rooms will feature digital room scheduling touchscreens, which will easily allow you to determine room availability and make a reservation for a study room. This is part of a larger DTS project on campus, and the library is glad to be a part of this shift.

 

 

And we’ll have the array of computers, printers, scanners and peripherals you’ve come to expect from a modern library.

 

Here’s a look back on some of the earlier technology found in the WIT library from our archives: