Knowledge Commons

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Located on Marriott Library Level 2

Main service desk for research and technology assistance

Equipment and devices available for checkout

Printing, scanning, and software support

Laptop and mobile device configuration

Group study rooms and classroom support

Computer Labs

Mac and Windows computers are available in three open labs across campus.

Lab capacities are currently reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ×

Knowledge Commons Marriott Library Level 2

Hours: See Marriott Library hours

Workstations: 236

Union University Union basement

Hours: See University Union hours

Workstations: 68

Benchmark Benchmark Plaza #820

Hours: Open daily 7am-midnight

Workstations: 32

Software

Our computers have over 150 software titles available for web and graphic design, media editing, statistical analysis, 3D modeling, and more.

You can access many of these applications remotely on your mobile device or home computer.

Students can get a personal copy of Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office or Windows, or Office 365 (compatible with phones and tablets). Assistance is available at the Knowledge Commons desk.

Printing & Scanning

Standard black & white and color printing is available in all labs or from personal laptops. The Knowledge Commons also has 11"x17" printing and poster printing up to 42" wide on matte or semigloss paper.

Flatbed scanners are available in all labs. In the Marriott Library you can find scanners for stacks of pages, books, film, microfilm, and large format items up to 36" wide.

Student Checkout Equipment

Students can check out a variety of equipment from the Knowledge Commons desk. Request equipment for Fall 2020.

Laptops

Mobile hotspots

Audio and video cables

Calculators

Device chargers

DSLR and video cameras

Graphics tablets

Technology Assistance

Student workers in our computer labs can assist with a variety of issues, including setting up mobile devices for UConnect and UMail, using the software in our labs, printing and scanning, and other technology questions.

Classrooms & Study Rooms

We support the computers and media equipment in the library's classrooms and study rooms. Many of the study rooms have an LCD monitor for connecting a laptop. Most are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to groups, while a few can be scheduled in advance.