UW Health Sciences Library

About the Commons Computer Lab

Mission: Support the educational missions of the Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Social Work.

Location: Health Sciences Library room T-334, on the 3rd floor of the T Wing in the Health Sciences Building.

Funding: Hardware and software in The Commons Computer Lab is generously supported by the Student Technology Fee.

Wireless Access

UW Wireless internet access is available throughout the library.

Visitors can obtain a temporary UWNetID to connect to wireless in the library. Please visit the HSL Information Desk for assistance.

Usage Policies

Policies governing use of the space include the UW Libraries Computer Use Policy, the UW Libraries Code of Conduct, and other University and state rules and regulations.

Users must have a UW NetID with current UW student, faculty or staff status to use computers in the Commons Computer Lab.

Food is not allowed in the Commons Computer Lab computer areas. Covered beverages are allowed. See the UW Libraries Food and Beverage Policy for more information.

Stations marked as priority for handicapped use, or for the use of scanners, may be claimed at any time for their intended use.

Do not save files on Commons Computer Lab computers. Copying files to a network account is the preferred method of saving work.

Printing

Laser printing is self-service and must be paid with a Husky Card; if you are a visitor who doesn’t have a Husky Card, you may obtain a Dawg Prints card from any Library Information Desk.

More information: Printing & Scanning

Instructional Support & Classroom Information

Four computer classrooms—A, B, C, and the Library Teaching Lab (LTL)—allow health sciences instructors to teach with multimedia and networked computer resources, with provisions for students to work hands-on with a computer on their own or in groups. Various capacities and workstation arrangements accommodate different teaching styles. Contact lab manager Paul Ludecke or email hsllabs@uw.edu for more information or to make classroom reservations.

All classrooms are equipped with:

  • High color projection system/SmartBoard with speaker system connect to instructor station
  • Whiteboard
  • Ethernet
  • Available Hardware & Software

The following equipment is also available. Please request equipment when making reservations to ensure availability.

  • Network port and setup help for instructor laptop
  • Speaker podium
  • Portable amplifier with microphone
  • Easel
  • Extra chairs
  • USB microphone and audio recording software

Classroom A

  • Capacity: 40
  • 20 student PCs
  • Student stations arranged in 4 rows facing the instructor station
  • The wall between classrooms A and B can be opened to accommodate larger classes

Classroom B

  • Maximum capacity: 40
  • 20 student PCs
  • Student stations arranged in 4 rows facing the instructor station
  • The wall between classrooms A and B can be opened to accommodate larger classes

Classroom C

  • Capacity: 48
  • 24 student PCs
  • Student stations are arranged in six pods of four computers each

Library Teaching Lab (LTL)

  • Capacity: 24
  • 12 student PCs
  • Student stations are arranged around the perimeter of the room

Commons Open Area

  • 49 PCs
  • Access to the Lab is limited to current UW students, faculty, and staff.