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The Digital Commons is a University-wide initiative to help enrich students' educations by creating digital content for their coursework. The Digital Commons will provide all Penn State locations with common sets of computing tools, support materials, and opportunities to create digital media of all kinds. The Digital Commons will also help to educate faculty, staff, and students about the appropriate uses of digital media.
Beaver Campus Location
Room 12, Michael Baker Building
Beaver Campus Hours
The Digital Commons (DC) Lab is open when the Michael Baker Building is open. If the lab is needed after the building is closed, students can contact Police Services to request access.
FAQ
Q: How can I make a reservation to use the DC studio or editing suites?
A: You must make an appointment with Dr. Peter Deutsch, associate professor of physics, room 6, Michael Baker Building. Dr. Deutsch is usually in his office, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. In the future, an online appointment system will be available.
Q: Why doesn't my card work on the door when I swipe it?
A: The first thing you need to do is visit a member of the Instructional Services Department because to gain access, your name must be added to the approved access list. This only takes a few minutes. Please see one of the following staff members:
-- Ted Froats, manager of information technology, room 1, General Classroom Building
-- Eric Marts, computer specialist, room 6, General Classroom Building
--Jim Luce, senior instructional services specialist, room 2, General Classroom Building
Q: I need a digital video or still for a project, but can't take the equipment from the studio. What should I do?
A: Digital video and still cameras, as well as wireless microphones, are available to be signed out. Please see Dr. Peter Deutsch, associate professor of physics, room 6, Michael Baker Buiding. Dr. Deutsch is usually in his office Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. His schedule is also posted on his office door.
Q: I have a camera but no tape. What kind of tape do I need?
A: Student must use their own tape. The campus bookstore has been asked to stock the appropriate "Mini DV" video cassettes that will work with campus equipment.
Q: I need help! Where should I go?
A: There are a number of ways to get help with Digital Commons projects:
- How-to manuals are provided in each editing suite.
- From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can use the phone in the editing suite. To consult the campus Instructional Services Department, dial ext. 3566.
- Visit the Digital Commons Web site at http://digitalcommons.psu.edu/ for online "How-To" documents and video tutorials or to chat with a Digital Commons consultant.
Q: How can I learn more about Digital Commons?
A: Visit http://digitalcommons.psu.edu/ for information about equipment use, software, and much more!
