Location
The Office of Computer Services' Computer Lab is located in room 405 of the John P. Isché Library.  The library is located in the Administration and Resource Building, 433 Bolivar Street, New Orleans. Note: The John P. Isché Library can only be entered and exited via the third floor.

About the Computer Lab

The LSUHSC New Orleans Computer Services Computer Lab is open to all LSUHSC New Orleans Faculty and Staff members. It is reserved on a "first come, first served" basis.  Please note that the Computer lab is not public access. The lab is not to be used for students to perform homework assignments given during an ongoing class, unless the room is scheduled for that purpose and a room monitor or instructor is present.

How to Schedule Lab Time

1. Contact the Office of Computer Services Business Coordinator, Tanya Howard via email at thowar3@lsuhsc.edu.  All requests must be received by email.
    

2. Sign out a key from the Office of Computer Services - the Business Coordinator will work out these details with you. If you have problems with obtaining the key after hours, you can call 568-HELP and someone will be available to let you into the room.
    

3. If you would like to use it after regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), please schedule the classroom at least 2 weeks in advance.
    

4. To report temperature problems in the lab, please call (504) 568-7716 .

Question: Are there any computer lab rules?
  Answer: Yes, there are four:

• No Food or Drinks

• Please turn off all monitors when leaving

• Please turn off all lights when leaving

• Please lock all doors when leaving

Question: How do I report computer hardware / equipment problems?
  Answer: Please call the New Orleans Help Desk at (504) 568-HELP for any equipment failures,
                 room access, or other failures while using the classroom.
 

Question: What kinds of computer hardware / equipment are located in the computer lab?
  Answer: Here is a list of the current hardware:

• 14 student workstations, 1 teaching workstation, 1 Server

• Machine Specs: Pentium III, 1Ghz, 512 MB RAM, 20 GB hard drive,
  24X CDROM, Sound Card w/ internal speaker, 15" Flat Panel Monitor.

• All machines are connected to the LSUHSC Network.

• 4' X 12' White Board

• 6' X 8' Projection Screen

Question: What kinds of computer software are installed on the computer lab systems?
  Answer: Here is a list of the current software:

• Windows XP Professional

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1

• Microsoft Office XP

• Citrix ICA Client

• Adobe Acrobat Reader 6

NOTE: Additional specialized software may be requested, but please give us a lead time of at least 1 week for installations. Send e-mail to novcafcs@lsuhsc.edu for special requests.