L&S Learning Support Services

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.

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.

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.

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.

The TechZone at LSS provides computer support to specific departments in the College of Letters & Science. See TechZone Computer Support for more information.

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.

LSS provides IT security services to L&S departments and programs, including providing security consultations. See IT Security for more information.

LSS provides strategy, development, and web hosting services to members of the College of Letters & Science. Learn more about our Web Services.