We will be glad to assist you in learning to operate equipment and/or producing instructional materials. Layne Nordgren and Gene Gatlin specialize in providing multimedia support services. Staff are available Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For extensive assistance we appreciate appointments so we can effectively schedule our time. For more information about our staff see the Media Services Staff Directory

Layne Nordgren -- Director, Multimedia Services/Library Systems

(253) 535-7197 Email: nordgrle@plu.edu

Kevin Freitas -- Web Developer

(253) 535-8728 Email: freitaka@plu.edu

Amy Robbins -- Multimedia Coordinator

(253) 535-7261 Email: robbinay@plu.edu

Evelyn Huppert -- Media Services Clerk

(253) 535-7509 Email: hupperef@plu.edu

If you need multimedia support for your classwork and presentations, you might consider using our media production services which include:

• Designing presentation graphics
• Producing legible and colorful transparencies
• Generating slides from computer files using a digital film recorder
• Scanning flat materials to digital files, diskettes, and printers using a flatbed scanner
• Scanning slides to digital files, diskettes, and printers using a slide scanner
• Creating and producing posters
• Producing web pages
• Copying materials to slides using a copy stand
• Capturing audio and video

Media Services staff will assist you in converting your ideas into high-quality products for your presentations. Charges are assessed for labor and supplies.

Timeline for Media Services
Visual Production

We make every effort to meet your needs, yet insure a quality product. Below are sample timelines for slide and transparency production.

Step	Slides	Transparencies	Posters
Discuss needs, timeline	5-10 min.
Review draft of each visual	10-30 min
Design and layout visual	1 to 3 days
Edit/proof/make corrections	10-30 min.
Produce visual	1-3 days	0.5-2 days	1-2 days
Minimum	2 days	1 day	2 days
Maximum	6 days	4 days	5 days

Media Production
Services Charges

     Slides (film, processing)
        Slides, less than 36 exp..........$1.00 each
        Slides, 36 or more exp............$0.80 each
     Transparencies
        Full color transparencies.........$1.50 each
        Color transp. (disk or URL).......$1.25 each
        Single color transparency.........$0.30 each
     Posters
        Matte or foam core board..........$4.00 each
        Colored sandwich board............$1.00 each
     Labor
        Media production..................$15.00/hour
        Image scanning (average)..........$1.50/image

Multimedia Tools
and Workstations

If you are the do-it-yourself type, our Multimedia Production area contains equipment and supplies for making multimedia products. Equipment includes multimedia workstations, flatbed scanners, slide scanner, audio recording equipment, video capture tools, slide copy stand and camera, and laminating/drymounting presses.

Output equipment includes a transparency maker, laser printers, color printers, and a digital film recorder. Media Services staff will instruct and assist you in using the equipment to produce and use your multimedia materials. Charges are assessed for any consumable supplies.

Workstations

Media Production Macintosh #2

Hardware: LaCie flatbed scanner

Software: PhotoShop and PhotoDeluxe imaging software, PowerPoint presentation software, PageMill web page software, Netscape and Word word processor.

Language Resource Center Presentation Macintosh #1

Hardware: HP ScanJet flatbed scanner, sound and video capture

Software: PhotoShop and PhotoDeluxe imaging software, OmniScan Lite optical character recognition (OCR) software, PowerPoint presentation software, Word word processor, PageMill web authoring tool, Netscape, and VideoShop movie software.

Language Resource Center Macintoshes (2)

Software: PageMill web authoring tool, PhotoShop LE imaging software, and and Word word processor.

These resources are available to current students, faculty, and staff; a current PLU ID card is required. You can book these resources by calling (253) 535-7509 or by coming to the Media Services Desk in the Library.

Equipment
Reservations/Bookings
and Projection Services

A wide variety of media equipment is available for use in PLU classes or in the Group Listening/Viewing room. Reservations can be made at the Media Services Desk for media equipment, computer projectors, computer workstations, and media projection services. Camcorders, digital camera, computer projectors, and laptop computers are available for reservations. Reservations are recommended, especially near the end of semesters. We can also deliver and pickup slide, overhead, and video playback equipment to classrooms for your class presentations. A 24 hour advance notice is appreciated for all projection services.

These resources are available to current students, faculty, and staff; a current PLU ID card is required. You can book these resources by calling (253) 535-7509 or by coming to the Media Services Desk in the Library. You can also use the World Wide Web Projection Service Order Form to place your orders or contact us via e-mail at media@plu.edu.

Other
Media Services
Resources

Media Services has a number of resources to help you research, prepare, produce, and present your presentations:

• Visual media collection of video tapes, laserdiscs, and slides
• Video Encyclopedia of the 20th Century
• Laserdisc and CD-ROM collections of art and sculpture
• Classical/jazz/spoken audio collection
• Listening/viewing areas for individuals and small groups
• Staff expertise in media production and multimedia reference

For more information, visit the Media Services home page at:

http://www.plu.edu/~media

Or contact us via:

Media Services Telephone: (253) 535-7509
FAX: (253) 535-7315
Media Services E-Mail: media@plu.edu