About LSS
Learning Support Services (LSS) is a non-academic department in the College of Letters & Science at UW-Madison. Since its earliest days as the Language Lab serving foreign language faculty, our primary mission at LSS has been to support faculty and instructional staff in accomplishing their mission to teach students. Over the years, LSS has become involved in other related activities, but this core instructional support mission remains.
Our Mission:
LSS supports the instructional mission of the College of Letters & Science by encouraging the use of technology for teaching and learning. To accomplish this, LSS provides up-to-date facilities, equipment, materials, training, and consulting to L&S faculty and teaching staff.
Our Services and Facilities:
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AV Equipment for Instructors
Instructors may borrow computers, projectors, TVs, and other audio and video equipment for short-term from our AV Pool, located in 259A Van Hise Hall.
Educational Consulting
LSS staff are available to consult on pedagogical and teaching projects, especially those involving the use of technology. See our Educational Consulting services page for more information.
Library & Media Collections
Our L&S Media Collection, located in 259 Van Hise Hall, began in 1956 as the Labs for Recorded Instruction. It has grown to house an impressive circulating collection of video and audio materials for teaching and learning about foreign languages, cultures, and other L&S subjects. We also provide course-related video streaming services and maintain a large collection of freely available foreign language audio material. See Library & Media for more information.
InfoLab & Laptop Checkout
The LSS Infolab is a computer lab, located in 464 Van Hise Hall, that is open to all UW students, faculty, and staff. The Infolab also offers loaner equipment (laptops, audio recorders, videocameras, and more) for three-day checkout.
TechZone Computer Support
The TechZone at LSS provides computer support to specific departments in the College of Letters & Science. See TechZone Computer Support for more information.
Reserve a Lab or Classroom
LSS maintains a variety of other spaces (labs, videoconferencing spaces, computer classrooms, and other types of rooms) which are available for ad hoc use by L&S instructors. Learn more about our spaces or request a reservation.
IT Security
LSS provides IT security services to L&S departments and programs, including providing security consultations. See IT Security for more information.
Web Services
LSS provides strategy, development, and web hosting services to members of the College of Letters & Science. Learn more about our Web Services.
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LSS Location
Second floor
Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Getting to LSS
By Bus: Campus Bus Routes 80, 81, & 84
By B-Cycle: Station at Charter & University
Parking Information: Campus Parking near Van Hise & Visitor Parking Information
Building Entry: Second floor entry on Charter Street, Main first floor entry on Linden Drive
LSS Hours + Contacts
LSS staff and services are generally available 8am- 5pm, Monday – Friday. LSS facilities and services are closed on Saturday and Sunday, and may have limited availability during holidays and semester breaks.
LSS MAIN OFFICE
Regular hours: 8am – Noon & 1-4:30 pm, Monday – Friday.
Call 608-262-1408 or email lssinfo@lss.wisc.edu for non-urgent business.
AV POOL & MEDIA COLLECTION
Regular hours: 8:30am – 6pm, Monday – Thursday. 8:30am – 4pm, Friday.
INFOLAB
Regular hours: 8:30am – 6pm, Monday – Friday.
See InfoLab page for holiday hours.
TECHZONE
Regular hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday.
LSS on Social Media
Quick Reference Documents
- Van Hise Hall Information
Overview of the essential resources available to instructors teaching in Van Hise Hall.