The Glucksman Library Media Production Labs are located on the first floor of the library in The Edge, the hub of digital scholarship - where people are invited to experiment, innovate, collaborate and create, using a suite of emerging technologies.
These bookable, self-service spaces include two Audio Labs (one PC, one Mac) for recording audio presentations or podcasts, and a Greenscreen lab, to record video or experiement with wireless VR headsets (available to borrow from the Makerspace). These spaces are open to all UL students, faculty, and staff, to use for academic and personal projects. For anyone wishing to book one of the media labs access is permitted on successful completion of an induction - bookable here.. On completion of the induction, your details will be added to the door access system.
An extensive list of loanable equipment such as cameras, tripods, VR headsets, and much more are available to borrow at no charge, to use within the media labs, or to take home.
Staff in the Makerspace (GL1-035) are available to assist with any technical queries, during makerspace opening hours.
Use of these rooms by individuals or groups is by reservation, and for media production purposes only.
Please note that these spaces are not fully soundproofed, professional recording studios.
Attendance at an induction session is mandatory, in advance, for anyone wishing to book one of the media labs. The session provides an overview of equipment and usage procedures.
The session will cover:
- The booking process
- How to access the labs, and power on & off equipment
- Proper handling of equipment
- How to borrow items from the Makerspace
- Terms & Conditions / Code of Conduct
Upon completion of the session participants will be added to the swipe to gain access to the spaces, and added to the list of those authorised to make a booking on behalf of themselves or a group. These spaces are not generic study rooms, and misuse of rooms will result in access to swipe being revoked.
The induction session will last approximately 30 minutes and bookable here.