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 residents, staff, faculty, and students. A valid GWorld ID card is required for all loan transactions.

The BAVSC contains more than 1500 videotapes, slide/tape programs, audio CD, and CD-ROM programs in the basic sciences and clinical medicine. An extensive audiotape collection is also available, which includes Audio Digest Journals on cassette. 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, 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 IBM-compatible PC’s. 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 on 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 is coordinated by the BAVSC 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. Audio and video duplication services are provided for a fee. There is no charge for equipment loan services. Services are restricted to Medical Center affiliates. For further information, call 202-994-2856.