Orientation for New Students

University Libraries has resources to help you prepare, practice and record presentations. In addition to the spaces in Ablah Library listed below, a pocket projector, document camera, portable projector, microphones, still and video cameras, tripods, iPads, laptops, and other equipment may be checked out from the Circulation Desk. See the Communications 111 course guide for additional presentation tips and resources.

Digital Scholars Commons

This interdisciplinary space has several high-end computers with software for Geographic Information Systems, statistical analysis, data visualization, multi-media editing, and other applications. There is also a large state-of-the-art touchscreen monitor for teaching and learning, reservable study rooms, and other study space.

Media Design Zone

The Media Design Zone is dedicated for media editing, recording, creative writing, website development and publishing. There are two Mac based workstations and one Windows 10 based workstation along with a sound booth.

Sound Booth

Schedule through the Online Scheduling System. Equipment includes a Mac based workstation, Yamaha keyboard and digital drums, a mic for audio recording, headphones, a speaker and a Xenyx UFX1204 sound mixer. Check in at the C-Space Help Desk when you arrive. 

Presentation Practice

Several types of collaborative tables and study rooms are available in Ablah Library. Reserve study rooms and private focus rooms through the calendar. Check the calendar for maximum capacity allowed in each room.