San Diego City College: Multimedia Center

Multimedia Center

Learning Resource Center, Lower Level - (619) 388-3418

Introduction

The Multimedia Center houses the college's primary collection of audio visual materials and equipment for instructional and general institutional usage and support. The staff delivers audio visual equipment to some sixty classrooms and conference rooms for faculty and administrators' use.

Since 1999, the college's multimedia collection and technology have grown tremendously. The center supports not only Instructors in the classroom environment, but also administrative and special events sponsored by the President's/Vice Presidents'/Deans' offices and off-campus personnel who use PowerPoint presentations or video conferencing for workshops and seminars.

Equipment

Equipment and Materials available for use are:

Computer LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitors
Digital cameras
Laptop computers
Video-conferencing equipment
TV monitors
Slide projectors with wireless remotes
Public address systems with built-in CD players
Wireless microphones
General Instrument Digital Satellite receiver for satellite downlinks of education programs world-wide
A video collection of approximately 450 VHS-format tapes covering a wide range of topics

Services - The Multimedia Center/AV public service counter is staffed during all hours the Learning Resource Center (LRC) is open.

Faculty - City College instructors may check out equipment and materials for use in the classroom. The department will assist and provide:

Set-up and operation of multimedia equipment on campus
Troubleshooting and maintenance of classroom AV equipment
Maintenance of multimedia equipment and public address systems on campus

Students - Students may view audiovisual materials within the Independent Learning Center (ILC).

Note: wording based on Multimedia