Media & making
3D printing
Create projects with the 3D printers in the Digital Scholarship Commons. Take a free workshop to start learning how to design your own 3D models.
Laser cutting
Discover the joy and beauty of laser cutting. The Digital Scholarship Commons offers free workshops. Create designs for engraving.
Book arts
The Farallon Book Arts Lab supports learning and research in the book arts, including bookbinding, printing and publishing. Experiment with historical and contemporary print technologies, such as letterpress and Risograph printing, to create books, posters, zines and other print objects. The Farallon integrates scholarship and creative studio work through hands-on study of the arts of the book.
Podcasting
Our podcasting studio offers everything you need to make a high-quality podcast, including hardware and software for recording and editing. Visit the Ask Us Desk to book the room.
- Location: lower level, Mearns - McPherson Library
- learn more about the podcasting studio
- take a podcasting workshop
Have a great podcast project? We want to hear it! Consider entering our annual podcast contest for UVic students.
Media editing
The media editing room is set up for audio and video editing. Make use of our editing software, MIDI keyboard, turntable and more.
- Location: main floor, Mearns - McPherson Library
- visit the Ask Us Desk to book the room
- learn more about the editing room
Media listening & viewing
Our listening room features hardware for listening to vinyl and CDs on studio-quality equipment. The viewing rooms are set up for viewing Blu-Ray, DVD or VHS. We also have a green screen and lighting equipment for video recording.
- Location: main floor, Mearns - McPherson Library
- visit the Ask Us Desk to book a room
- learn more about the listening & viewing rooms
Historic computing
The Historic Computing Lab is a treasure trove of old hardware, software and documentation. Much of the collection is in working condition.
- Location: lower level, Mearns - McPherson Library
- request a tour: contact John Durno for more information
Workshops & training
We offer free, hands-on training on a wide range of software and hardware. Workshops are available throughout the year. Most are open to students, faculty and the general public.
Equipment & software
Visit the Ask Us Desk to borrow media equipment.
This includes:
- cameras and camcorders
- microphones and audio recorders
- tripods and adapters
- graphics tablets
You can also find media editing software on library computers. We have tools for audio editing, image editing, music composing and more.
Learn more about what software is available.
Contact the UVic Help Desk for software support.