The Bloedorn AV Study Center, Microcomputer Lab, the Women’s Board Teaching Center

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 audio CD 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 Microcomputer Lab and the Women’s Board Teaching Classroom 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 SuiteTM 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) 994-2857.