Welcome to the SMART Learning Commons & Media Services at Walter Library!
2nd Floor, Walter Library
Would you like to learn more about our media collection?
We have almost 10,000 materials including VHS, DVD's, CD's, Cassettes, and even LP's! Go to our Media Services (formerly known as the LRC) page.
Would you like to book some materials for your classroom?
We offer an online booking system to request materials, and will deliver materials to your nearest library! Go to the Media Request page (instructors only).
To Reserve Videocameras and External Hard drives
Printing Help
How to print in the Walter SMART Learning Commons and Media Services
Research Help
Reference librarians at U of M have created guides to help you with your research:
- Research QuickStart: Helps you find the right resources for particular subject areas. Great for beginning and advanced researchers!
- CourseLib: Library Resources specifically chosen for your courses!
- Subject Resources: Offers more in-depth guidance for finding resources in specific subject areas.
- Library Handouts: A list of handouts that will be helpful in using the University Libraries.
Technology Resources
Handouts
- Accessing Your Server Space PC (PDF-320KB) Mac (PDF-444KB)
- iMovie Quickstart (PDF-1096KB)
- Microsoft Excel Guide (PDF-449KB)
- A variety of Handouts from U of Michigan (offsite)
Poster Making and Printing
- Poster Design Tutorial (From College of Biological Sciences)
- PowerPoint to PDF conversion guide for PCs (REQUIRES CutePDF)
Networking
- UMN Network Status - Check here for information about E-Mail and Network outages.
- ADCS Networking Guides - Configuration guides for wireless ethernet, wired ethernet or dial-up connections.
Hardware Suppport
- Epson Scan Quickstart (PDF-weblink)
- Epson Scan Reference Guide (PDF-weblink)