Computer Lab Specifications

The UCR Community Digital Initiative (CDI) is located at 1150 University Avenue, Highlander Hall, Building B, Room 209, Riverside, CA 92521. The facility is approximately 451 square feet.

The CDI Lab is composed of 12 IBM (NT Workstation), and 8 Macintosh workstations. The computer facility is equipped with ergonomic chairs and desks to provide for a healthy and safe working environment. All computers/equipment is connected to electrical outlets with power surge protectors. The CDI equipment includes a printer, scanner, and video and digital cameras.

All machines are checked on a daily basis to insure optimum operation. Machines are also scanned on a weekly basis to check for unwanted files, disk errors etc.

The CDI uses a gatekeeper software which prohibits students from visiting inappropriate sites. The UCR Scotty link enables access to databases on UC's MELVYL on-line library system. Substantively, this link provides a natural link between teachers, students and parents participating in the program.

The Communities For Virtual Research maintains the CDI web site on the UCR Server.