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Computer Lab

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Rough Outline

 * 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
 * The Media Lab: Inventing the Future at MIT

Annotated Bibliography

 * 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.