Both East and West Commons spaces are located on the 2nd floor of Hardin Library.

Software Specifications for East and West Commons Classrooms:

  • All computers are Windows-based machines
  • Most default ITC programs are installed – exceptions include Panopto and Papercut (printing) because they interfere with secure browsers for testing.

East Commons Classroom:

  • Instructor station with computer, video projector, and sound system
  • Instructor station has an HDMI laptop connection.
  • 25 student computers
  • 50 student chairs
  • Does not include study space outside the classroom

West Commons Classroom:

  • Instructor station with computer, video projector, and sound system
  • Instructor station does not accommodate a laptop.
  • 25 student computers
  • 50 student chairs
  • Does not include study space outside the classroom
  • Study space outside the classroom is a designated quiet study area. Please be considerate of patrons studying in that space.

 

Other Spaces

East Commons Learning Lounge:

  • 2 group study areas
  • Each has booth seating on either side of a large table (seats 6-8 total)
  • Each has a 55” monitor equipped with Solstice for wireless screen sharing
  • Large whiteboards are available.
  • Does not include the classroom or the entire area outside the classroom
  • Study Pods 2A and 2B not included, but may be reserved separately.

West Commons Learning Lab:

  • Computer study space outside the classroom in the West Commons
  • 25 computers in individual carrels
  • 2 carrels without computers
  • Does not include the classroom
  • Area contains a public printer that patrons may use during reservations
  • Library staff will access the staff offices in the space during reservations.