iLab

About the iLab

The iLab, located in room G-959 of the Hicks Undergraduate Library, is a joint computer training facility between ITaP and the Purdue Libraries. The iLab contains a whiteboard, dual projection screens, a DVD and VCR player, and an instuctor's workstation. In addition, twenty-eight laptops are available for Library- and ITaP-sponsored courses.

How do I schedule the iLab?

Click here to fill out the form to schedule the iLab for classes.

When you make your reservation, please discuss your technology needs to ensure that the room is adequately set up for you. In general, the more information we have up front about your needs, the greater the chance that we will be able to meet your needs. In addition, any request involving the installation of new software should be submitted at least 3 working days prior to the class.

When not in use for scheduled events, the iLab is open to students for individual or group study or for watching DVDs or videos. The room is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Software Specifications

Software packages currently installed on the iLab laptops:

• Adobe Acrobat Reader 8
• Adobe Flash Player 9
• Adobe Shockwave Player 10
• Citrix Metaframe Presentation Server Client
• EndNote X1
• Internet Explorer 7
• Macromedia Studio 8
• McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.5
• Microsoft Office 2003 (Access, Excel, InfoPath, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word)
• Microsoft Office Visio Viewer 2007
• Microsoft Office 2007 Compatibility Pack (Allows read/write of Office 2007 Excel, Word, and PowerPoint files from Office 2003 apps)
• Mozilla Firefox 2.0
• pdfforge PDFCreator
• QuickTime Player 7
• RealPlayer 10
• Sonic RecordNow! CD/DVD recording software
• Voyager 6.2
• WinDVD DVD player

Hardware Configuration

The computers in the iLab have the following standard configuration:

• Dell Pentium4 3.0 Ghz
• 1 GB of RAM
• DVD+/-RW drive
• Floppy drive
• 19" Flat-panel Monitors
• Sound available via Headphones (instructor station is attached to an amplifier and speakers)