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Maker Space Tools in Burling Digital Studio

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On September 8, 2026

In Spaces

Sewing machineVisit Burling Library’s Digital Studio in Burling lower level and please use our maker space tools!

A sewing and embroidery machine with a variety of threads makes textile projects easier, along with additional tools and materials for knitting, crochet, and bead work.

Cameras, camcorders, microphones, and accessories are stored in the lockers near Special Collections and Archives, and are available for checkout. See Library Equipment > Recording Equipment for a full list.

3D printer

3D printer

A new and larger 3D printer with multi-color capabilities is operational, with attachments that supports vinyl cutting and laser engraving.

Materials for these new functions are limited and/or expensive, so reach out to Max Schafer to see if we are a good fit for your project, academic or otherwise! Standard 3D printing is also free for reasonable use for students, staff, and faculty anytime Burling is open.

 

Need a Place to Study?

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On September 1, 2026

In Spaces

Burling Library Commons

Burling Commons (First Floor East)

Burling and Kistle libraries have several places to study quietly, including individual study carrels and tables in both libraries. Burling also features armchairs, bike desks, bean bag chairs, laptop bars, sofas, and even jungle gyms. If you need to work with classmates or peer mentors, group study rooms are available in both Burling and Kistle.

Burling Digital Studio

Burling Digital Studio (lower level)

The Burling Digital Studio (lower level) features 7 MAC workstations with video editing capabilities, a scanner station attached to a photo scanner, as well as cameras, recorders, and additional technology for checkout at the circulation desk. Check out library technology. Use is first-come, first-served.

Four private group study rooms (second level, east side) are available for group study. Each glass enclosure accommodates four or five people around a table, has floor-to-ceiling whiteboards, and three of the four
rooms have flat-screen monitors equipped with Airtame screen-sharing software. Use is currently first-come, first-served.

Burling Lounge

Burling Lounge (first floor)

Burling Lounge (first level, west side inside north entrance) is a study space and event space. It is available for individual or group study when events are not scheduled. Use is first-come, first-served.

The Burling Commons (first floor east side) The Libraries have reconfigured the first floor Computer Commons with new booths, soft seating options and upgraded technology. Study use is first-come, first-served or if computers are not being used for a class.

The Burling Second Floor Classroom/study space includes 12 mobile tables seating 2 people each and several mobile whiteboards. Study use is first-come, first-served for evenings and weekends or if the classroom is not in use.

Kistle Science Library has four group study rooms, to be used on a first-come, first-served basis. One has a projector that can be connected to the existing computer or a personal laptop, for use in practicing PowerPoint or other presentations.

Want to secure your laptop, listen to music, and have a fast hard-wired internet connection while you’re studying? Headphones can be checked out from the circulation desk.

Need a Place to Study?

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On February 18, 2026

In Spaces

Burling Library Commons

Burling Commons (First Floor East)

Burling and Kistle libraries have several places to study quietly, including individual study carrels and tables in both libraries. Burling also features armchairs, bike desks, bean bag chairs, laptop bars, sofas, and even jungle gyms. If you need to work with classmates or peer mentors, group study rooms are available in both Burling and Kistle.

Burling Digital Studio

Burling Digital Studio (lower level)

The Burling Digital Studio (lower level) features 7 MAC workstations with video editing capabilities, a scanner station attached to a photo scanner, as well as cameras, recorders, and additional technology for checkout at the circulation desk. Use is first-come, first-served.

Four private group study rooms (second level, east side) are available for group study. Each glass enclosure accommodates four or five people around a table, has floor-to-ceiling whiteboards, and three of the four rooms have flat-screen monitors equipped with Airtame screen-sharing software. Use is currently first-come, first-served.

Burling Lounge, first floor

Burling Lounge (first floor)

Burling Lounge (first level, west side inside north entrance) is a study space and event space. It is available for individual or group study when events are not scheduled. Use is first-come, first-served.

The Burling Commons (first floor east side) The Libraries have reconfigured the first floor Computer Commons with new booths, soft seating options and upgraded technology. Study use is first-come, first-served or if computers are not being used for a class.

Burling Library 2nd Floor Classroom

Burling second floor classroom/study space (second floor)

The Burling Second Floor Classroom/study space includes 12 mobile tables seating 2 people each and several mobile whiteboards. Study use is first-come, first-served for evenings and weekends or if the classroom is not in use.

Kistle Science Library has four group study rooms, to be used on a first-come, first-served basis. One has a projector that can be connected to the existing computer or a personal laptop, for use in practicing PowerPoint or other presentations.

Want to secure your laptop, listen to music, and have a fast hard-wired internet connection while you’re studying? Headphones can be checked out from the circulation desk.

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