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Computer Lab

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Public Computer

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Rough Outline

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  • Lead Section / Introduction
    • Definition
      • Space with numerous computer workstations, generally with network access(possibly restricted), typical OS, input systems, accessible to anyone who has access to the space.
    • Overview of types / purposes of computer labs (e.g. library, school, etc.)
  • Characteristics of Public Computers / Public Computer Labs(see related article)
    • Lockdown to prevent unauthorized tampering
    • Usefulness in the context of the widespread possession of personal computers
      • Source(s):
        • Computer Labs Get Rebooted As Lounges: New Gathering Places for Laptop Users Help Colleges Save on Upkeep
        • The Myth About the Need for Public Computer Labs
      • Software
      • Hardware Capabilities
      • Networking
      • Reliability
    • Disability accessible public computers
      • Source(s):
        • Information Access and Adaptive Technology
  • Library Computer Labs
    • Source(s):
      • The Multi-Purpose Library Computer Lab
    • Description
      • Computer Labs operated by a library, generally accessible to anyone (who has access to the library)
    • Purpose
      • Computer access for those who would otherwise not have any
      • Extended access to the library collection
  • School Computer Labs
    • Source(s):
      • Computers and Classroom Culture
    • Description
      • Computer Labs operated by a school, generally accessible only to the students/staff of that school
      • Simplifies providing access to licensed software to the general population of the school
    • Purpose
      • Educational use
      • Specific uses which require software/hardware not readily available on personal computers
        • Source(s):
          • The Myth About the Need for Public Computer Labs
        • Video Editing
        • 3D Design
        • Programming
  • Other Computer Labs
    • Virtual Computing Lab
      • Source(s):
        • NCSU's Virtual Computing Lab: a Cloud Computing Solution
    • Media Lab
      • MIT Media Lab
        • Source(s):
          • The Media Lab: Inventing the Future at MIT

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Annotated Bibliography

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  • Brand, Stewart. The Media Lab: Inventing the Future at MIT. New York, N.Y: Viking, 1987. Print.
    • Reputable publisher, author who was at one point a visiting scientist to the lab. Included as a source about Media Labs in general and the MIT media lab specifically, because both are briefly mentioned in the current article.
  • Hawkins, B L, and D G. Oblinger. "The Myth About the Need for Public Computer Labs."Educause Review. 42.5 (2007): 10-11. Print.
    • Printed by a nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of higher education through information technology; included as a viewpoint on the purpose/need for computer labs.
  • Cook, Michael N, and Mark Shelton. Managing Public Computing. Washington, DC: Association of Research Libraries, 2007. Print.
    • Reputable publisher, included for insight concerning what goes into making public/library computers available for use.
  • Lackie, Robert J. M. L. I. S. M. A. C. I. S, and Edward M. M. L. S. Corrado. "The Multi-Purpose Library Computer Lab." College & Undergraduate Libraries. 8.2 (2001): 27-51. Print.
    • Authors seem qualified, included for computer labs in the context of library computer labs.
  • Cunningham, Carmela, and Norman Coombs. Information Access and Adaptive Technology. Washington, D.C: American Council on Education, 1997. Print.
    • Publisher seems reputable, included for computer labs in the context of being disability accessible.
  • Schofield, Janet W. Computers and Classroom Culture. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1995. Print.
    • Reputable publisher, included for computer labs in the context of classrooms.
  • Terris, Ben. "Computer Labs Get Rebooted As Lounges: New Gathering Places for Laptop Users Help Colleges Save on Upkeep." Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review. 75.8 (2010): 21-23. Print.
    • Publisher seems reputable, included for perspective on practicality of university computer labs
  • Schaffer, H.E, S.F Averitt, M.I Hoit, A Peeler, E.D Sills, and M.A Vouk. "NCSU's Virtual Computing Lab: a Cloud Computing Solution." Computer. 42.7 (2009): 94-97. Print.
    • Authors seem qualified, included for computer labs in the context of cloud computing.