The Bloedorn AV Study Center, Microcomputer Lab, the Women's Board Teaching Center, and Classroom Display Services

The Bloedorn Audiovisual Study Center (BAVSC) is located on the third floor of Himmelfarb Library for the use of Medical Center students, faculty and staff. A valid GWorld ID card is required for all loan transactions.

The BAVSC contains more than 1500 videotapes, slide/tape programs, audio CD, CD-ROM and interactive videodisc programs in the basic sciences and clinical medicine. An extensive audiotape collection is also available, including the Audio Digest Journal. A variety of anatomical models are available for use in the Study Center. The BAVSC also provides study rooms and carrels equipped with PC's, slide projectors, audiotape players, and/or videotape players. The Library's group study rooms may be reserved through the BAVSC.

The Microcomputer Lab and the Women's Board Teaching Center are located in the AV Study Center and are for use by residents, staff, faculty, and students of the Medical Center. The Labs contain PC workstations. Programs available for use include the Microsoft Office Suite and an extensive collection of Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI). Software is loaded on our Local Area Network (LAN). Additional programs are available in CD-ROM format. Microcomputer hardware and software do not circulate. Orientations to the Microlab are available; no registration is necessary. For further information, call (202) 994-2856.

Classroom Display Services are coordinated by the Bloedorn Audiovisual Study Center on the third floor of the Himmelfarb Library. A full-time technician and a part-time evening technician provide audiovisual projection equipment and services throughout Ross Hall classrooms and conference rooms, weekdays between 7:30am and 8:00pm. Arrangements for weekend equipment must be made in advance. At least 48 hours notice is required to ensure equipment availability. A variety of equipment is available for loan and must be picked up and returned by the borrower at the Audiovisual Study Center Circulation Desk, third floor, Himmelfarb Library. A valid GWorld ID card is required for all equipment loan transactions. There is no charge for equipment loan services. Audio and video duplication services are provided for a fee. A departmental fund and account number are required for all of these services. Services are restricted to Medical Center affiliates. For further information, call (202) 994-2856.