Technology & Spaces

Reserving Library Spaces

• Faculty can place requests for library classroom reservations through the Booked app in Okta.
• Students can contact the library staff at 406-447-4340 or libstaff@carroll.edu to reserve rooms. Please note study rooms cannot be reserved. 
• Classroom reservations for courses are made by the Registrar's Office.
• If you want to host an Event in the Library, please contact Conference Services at conferencing@carroll.edu.

Communication Center (Room 122)

The Communication Center offers a variety of services for Carroll students and faculty to help with public and multimedia presentations. We offer tutoring assistance for students who would like to improve their public speaking skills and reduce their anxiety in a public presentation setting. Students can also work with the Communication Center to record presentations for multimedia presentation assignments.

Make an appointment with the Communication Center Director or contact the Director of the Communication Center via email.

Computer Lab (Room 203)

We have two computer labs available for student use (except when classes are taking place in these rooms). Each room includes:

• 24 desktop computers
• Whiteboards
• Projectors (4 in each room)

Lightboard and Greenscreen Room (Room 120)

The Lightboard and Green Screen Studio offers a professionally equipped creative space for the production and distribution of multimedia projects. This space can be reserved and utilized by faculty and students to create high-quality digital content, including:

• Presentations
• Video productions
• Podcasts and voice-overs
• Broadcasts and streaming
• Music productions and recordings
• Photography
• Digital graphics

For help using this room, questions about the technology included, or to book access, contact Dan Case.

Makerspace (Room 205)

The Makerspace is a space for Making. We have two 3D printers, Sphero robots, and a laser cutter. To learn how to use the 3D printers, Sphero robots, and laser cutters, contact Dan Case.

Podcasting Studio (Room 206)

The Podcasting Studio offers a professionally equipped space for the production and distribution of podcasts and audio recordings. This space can be reserved and utilized by faculty and students to create high-quality digital audio content. 

For help using this room, questions about the technology included, or to book access, contact Alan Hansen.

Sage Room (Room 209)

The Sage Room, with tiered seating, is ideal for lectures, presentations, or watching video. 

Sandbox (Room 208)

The Sandbox offers a modular space for collaboration and problem-solving. The 5 projectors, Zoom-ready TV monitor, three whiteboard walls, and moveable chairs and desks offer flexibility to suit your needs. 

Study Rooms

The library has a variety of study spaces available to students, staff, and faculty, including:

• 18 individual study rooms (first floor and second floor)
• Group study space (first and second floors)
• Quiet study spaces in the stacks (in the bookshelves on the first floor)

Technology

Power Towers

Power Towers are located throughout the Library and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

*Please note that AC outlet towers need to be plugged in to use. The USB towers are charged overnight and do not need to be plugged into an AC outlet to use. 

Printing/Scanning/Copying

Faculty, staff, and students can print, scan, and copy using the color and B&W printer/scanner/copier located on the main floor of the Library and Learning Commons near the stairs. The printer is connected to your Okta account.  Further information about print services can be found here.

Projectors 

All Library classrooms and seven study rooms have projectors available for use. To use the projectors, download the free Epson iProjection app onto your computer.
 

Technology for Loan (Carroll faculty, staff and students only)

Users with an active Carroll ID may check out the following items from the front desk:

• Battery packs, which include an AC outlet and USB ports to charge various devices. 
• USB DVD Players
• Projectors, Microphones, Cameras, Drones, GoPro’s, and other specialty technology can also be checked out directly from Academic Technology for academic use. Please contact Dan Case.

CCIT Help Desk located in St. Charles offers more technology for loan such as laptops and laptop chargers.