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Multimedia & Information Technology Lab

The IS Multimedia & Information Technology Lab supports the curriculum of the Department of Information Studies. Below you will find Lab hours, a list of frequently asked questions, and the Lab staff directory.

MIT Lab & IS Student Commons Hours

MIT Lab Front Desk:     (310) 206-9263

Winter / Spring Intersession 2008 (Closed weekends) March 22 - 30
Monday, March 24 10am - 3pm
Tuesday, March 25 10am - 3pm
Wednesday, March 26 10am - 3pm
Thursday, March 27 10am - 3pm
Friday, March 28 (Chavez Holiday) Closed
Spring 2008 (Closed Sundays) March 31 - June 13
Monday -hours TBA for Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday - open until 5pm on April 11 and all Fridays in May 8am - 3pm (5pm, April 11 & May)
Saturday 9:30am - 3pm

 

Please note that the IS Student Commons (GSE&IS 120) has the same hours as the Lab.

MIT Lab Front Desk:     (310) 206-9263

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find information about the Department's email mailing lists?
A: There is a description of the email lists here.

Q: Where do I put my web pages when I want them to be made publically available?
A: Place your html and graphic files in the \HTML directory of your network (Z:) drive.

Q: What will the URL be for my web pages?
A: The URL for student web pages will be of the form:

http://polaris.gseis.ucla.edu/your_ username/your_file.htm

You will also need to replace "your_username" with your IS network username, and of course the name of the file you are connecting to.

Q: How do I get my pages linked to the Department's Web site?
A: Send email to Justin Scott or David Cappoli, telling them the name of your home page (which you've placed in the directory specified above).

Q: What if I just want my email listed on the Department's Web site?
A: Send email to Justin Scott or David Cappoli and request that your email be listed on the Web site.

Q: Can I access files on my Z: drive from home?
A: Yes, the network drive is accesible via FTP. Bruin Online comes with an FTP client (called Ws-FTP on the PC and Fetch on MAC). The "remote host" to connect to is: polaris.gseis.ucla.edu and you log in using your IS username and password. Once you've logged in, you should be able to navigate to your own directory. Note that your directory is filed alphabetically under your USERNAME, which in most cases is the first initial of your first name. A full guide can be found here.

Q: What sort of computer should I buy?
A: Due to constant changes in technology, and the differences in the needs of individuals, the lab is not in a position to recommend any specific brand or type of computer. We have come up with a set of general guidelines that you can use as a starting point in your research for a new computer. Please be aware the MIT Lab does not support personal computers (laptops or home machines) in any way.

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Staff

[MIT Lab Front Desk: (310) 206-9263]

Director
Keri Botello 102A GSE&IS Bldg.,
(310) 206-9263, kbotello@ucla.edu

Digital Resources Librarian/Assistant Director
David Cappoli 217 GSE&IS Bldg.,
(310) 794-5350, dcappoli@ucla.edu

Programmer/Analyst
Justin Scott 239 GSE&IS Bldg.,
(310) 825-2159, jmscott@ucla.edu

Multimedia & Information Technology Assistants

Cielo Botello
Laura Calverley
Mariana Cochran
Andrew Harris
Jerry Kapsner
Tommy Keswick
Diana Tedone

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Updated: 3/27/08

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