• Barrington Area Library
• Fox River Valley Public Library District
• Ela Area Public Library
• Gail Borden Public Library District
• Palatine Public Library District
• Schaumburg Township District Library

A/V Repairs

Purchase Procedures

All building requests must prepare an AV Purchase Request Form by librarian which states:

• the purpose of the equipment
• the type of equipment being considered
• the funding source

Based on the information received, the Technology Department will work with the user to prepare a purchase order that must also be approved and signed by the Assistant Superintendent of Technology and Innovation, after which it is forwarded to the Business Office for processing. For Non-Routine Technology & Facility requests, please review procedures & forms.

Rationale

This practice and procedure in cooperation with Library and Technology Department is designed to assist the user in acquiring appropriate AV equipment. It is important to ensure that new equipment is compatible withexisting equipment and standardized as much as possible. The ultimate goal is to put the most effective instructional tools into the hands of teachers and, more importantly, to give students hands-on access to technology on a regular basis.

• Barrington High School
• Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus
• Barrington Middle School - Station Campus
• Arnett C. Lines Elementary
• Barbara Rose Elementary
• Countryside Elementary 
• Grove Avenue Elementary 
• Hough Street Elementary 
• North Barrington Elementary 
• Roslyn Road Elementary
• Sunny Hill Elementary 
• Early Learning Center

Mission

The mission of the Barrington 220 Library Program is to provide a resource-rich environment that empowers students to become effective users of information and technologies, fosters a love of reading, and prepares students for a productive role in a global society.

Library Programs K-5

Each school contains a comprehensive library media center staffed by a full-time certified teacher librarian and equipped with a wide variety of print and non-print materials. Our libraries are evolving into learning laboratories with librarians ensuring continuous access to a wide range of learning tools and resources in school and at home. All district libraries provide open access to the information tools and content for 21st-century learning – books, eBooks, computers, laptops, handheld digital devices, online content libraries and databases, videos, educational software, online search tools, and other digital learning tools. Along with access to the digital learning tools and content, teacher librarians provide instruction and guidance on how to use tools safely, appropriately, and effectively. 

Library Programs 6-8

Middle school library programs work within curriculum areas using flexible scheduling. Middle schools use a team approach enabling the library media specialist to teach in a truly integrated fashion. The library media specialists work cooperatively with the technology assistants to demonstrate to students how technology and the world of information strategies and libraries go hand in hand.

Library Programs 9-12

The high school library program also employs a flexible schedule, and teachers bring individual classes to the library to meet curriculum requirements. Teachers and the library media specialists work cooperatively to meet state standards and enhance the learning process in a real world approach using various learning and teaching styles. Students are instructed in our online databases, digital reference resources, print materials and Internet searching strategies. In addition, students have access to technology resources such as SMART Boards, interactive response systems, video and audio technologies, Web 2.0 tools, Moodle, interactive video conferencing and much more.

• Pre K-Grade 2 Information Literacy Standards
  Pre K-Grade 2 Information Technology Standards 
  
  
• Grade 3-5 Information Literacy Standards
  Grade 3-5 Information Technology Standards
  
  
• Grade 6-8 Information Literacy Standards
  Grade 6-8 Information Technology Standards
  
  
• Grade 9-12 Information Literacy Standards
  Grade 9-12 Information Technology Standards

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Projector, Plasma & LCD Display Issues

If there is no picture...

1. Check the power:
   Verify the main power switch (usually located on the rear, side or bottom of the unit) is turned to the on position
2. Check the display for the source:
   Verify the data source is turned on and operating properly and that all cables are connected and functioning properly. Verify that the proper input is selected on the display. Use the remote control to change the source. Some remotes have a single button labeled “Source” or “Input” which, when pressed repeatedly, will cycle through all the sources. Others have individual buttons for each source. A computer source is typically referred to as “PC” or “RGB". Verify that the PC is set to output to the display properly. 
3. Check all connectivity:
   Verify the video cable is plugged into the source.
4. Check for physical damage to the cabling (bent pins, etc):
   Inspect the inside of the cable connector to verify that all the pins are straight and that there is no visible damage to the cable. Move the end of the cable, while hooked up to your pc/laptop and see if the image comes on.
5. Verify that the projector is not overheating:
   Turn off the main power switch and check to see if the air inlet/outlet vents or air filter are clogged with dust or another object. If so, remove the object and/or clean the passage or filter. Leave the projector turned off for 10 minutes. Turn on the projector and resume.
6. Verify that the projector doesn't doesn't have a bad lamp:
   The lamp may have exceeded normal operating hours or may be burnt out. Replace with a new lamp. If you hear a small popping noise or see a small plume of smoke project from the rear of the projector in most cases the lamp has burst inside the projector. This is most commonly seen when the lamp has been used in excess of its normal usage hours or when the projector has been bumped or hit during use. If this occurs you will need to replace the lamp inside the projector for it to work properly again. 
7. Check the projector status lights:
   Projectors will typically have 2-4 status lights on the top of the unit. These lights will signify normal operation as well as a variety of error conditions. Consult the Audio Visual Deparment to interpret the lights.
8. Other things to consider:
   The display may have been turned on again too soon after it was turned off, wait for the lighting sequence to correct itself. The power was turned off or removed while the fan was running, during or after lamp operation. Room temperature is too high for proper operation.

If the picture is not how it should look...

1. Color issues:
   If the image is missing a color (e.g. no red) – replace video cable from source (usually for laptops). If you notice intermittent pictures or a flooding of color on the screen that is not normal, perhaps all blue, green, or red then you will need to replace the cable that is located at the table. Notify the Audio Visual Department to get the replacement cables needed. If the image is “Floody” or blotchy in color, this typically means the polarizer in the projector is damaged. The projector will need to be sent to the manufacturer for repair.
2. Distorted picture:
   Adjust aspect ratio on projector or LCD/plasma. This can be the case when the aspect ratio of the source (typically PC or laptop) is different from that of the projector or LCD/plasma. If a standard aspect laptop (4:3) is displayed on a wide-screen (16:9) display, sometimes the image will be stretched so it fills the screen. Look on the remote control for an “Aspect” button, or look through the menu options for “Normal”.
3. Cropped picture:
   Check video card settings on your laptop or computer to verify that the resolution and refresh rates are within the capabilities of the projector. Refresh rates will be based on video cards that are installed into your equipment. The best image will come when the resolution of your computer matches the “native resolution” of the projector.

• VGA has a resolution of 640 pixels x 480 pixels.
• SVGA has a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels.
• XGA has a resolution of 1024 pixels x 768 pixels.
• SXGA has a resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels.
• WXGA Wide has a resolution of 1280 pixels x 768 pixels.
  
  

Sound Issues

I do not hear any audio or the audio quality is distorted...

1. Verify correct source is selected and check audio cables from source:
   Verify that all audio cables and pigtails are plugged in properly and have no apparent physical damage.
2. Check that the source is outputting sound:
   Make sure the master volume control on your laptop is unmuted and emitting sound.