1. University Technology Fee Advisory Board
2009 – 2010
Funding Request
February 24, 2009
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2. Morgan Library Renovation
Transform Into a Learning Commons
(Program Plan in Development)
Key elements include:
Modern IT: Multimedia production, twitter,
VR spaces, LCD panels, auditorium, IT help desk
Improved group study space
24/7 computer study lounge
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3. Morgan Library Renovation Colorado State University Libraries
Already Funded by the University:
Courtyard renovation, “laptop friendly” with upgraded
tables and chairs ($70,000)
Outdoor security cameras ($19,000)
Prototype study nook adjacent to the courtyard
($7,000)
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Study Nook
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Study Nook
Student Comments
“This area is sweet it’s like I am alone. Lighting
is good too.”
“Love the idea. Comfy chairs for reading with platform
for work is great. Also good for discussion of things like
life, universe, everything!”
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6. Video Conferencing and Instruction Lab
Completed Upgrade: UTFAB contribution $9,081
Remote controlled web cam
Conferencing phone
HD split-screen projection
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7. Two HDTV Group Study Rooms
(Insufficient funds to implement a third study room)
Completed Upgrade: UTFAB contribution $2,474
46-inch HDTVs
VGA, HDMI, audio input
Cable kits for checkout
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8. Mac Imaging and Network Deployment Colorado State University Libraries
DeployStudio
Mac Imaging and Network Deployment
Image and deploy MacBooks
Full automation
Open source application
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Mac OS Use
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20% usage in residence halls
5-to-1 purchase ratio Apple/PC at RAMtech
Peak check-outs occur daily for library MacBooks
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Desktop Computer Use
November 30 – December 8, 2008
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Desktop Computer Use
February 8 – February 14, 2009
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Proposed Strategy FY
Maintain current number of Windows desktops
Maintain current number of Windows laptops
Add 15 MacBooks
Implement a video conference room
Continue instructional technology upgrades
- $10,000 for general technology upgrades
- Library will match with $10,000 (similar to FY )
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14. Colorado State University Libraries
Proposed Expenditure FY
Quantity
Cost Per Unit
Total Cost
Public Workstations
Replacement CPU's 47 $
$ 30,550
Warranty extension on CPU’s – one additional year
(test bed: EIL 1 and EIL 2) (approximate cost) 44 $
$ ,060
Replacement Monitors 4 $ $
Replacement Scanners (automatic document feed) 12 $
$ ,200
Circulating Laptops
Replacement PC Laptops 80
$ 1,250
$ 100,000
New MacBooks (cases and mice) 15
$ 1,231
$ 18,465
Video Conference Room
HDTV and jack installation
$ ,500
Webcam $
Microphone
Adobe Connect
$ ,233
Additional General Technology Upgrades
$ 10,000
Microsoft Office licensing
Public desktops and circulating laptops
(20 desktops will alternately use OpenOffice suite)
415 $
$ 22,385
Grand Total
$ 196,773
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15. Colorado State University Libraries
Thank you
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