Media creation spaces
University Systems and UVic Libraries offer spaces for students to watch and listen to audio and video media, edit and produce audio and video projects, record podcasts and use VR technology.
Learn more about resources for media and making in the library including 3D printing, laser cutting and book arts..
Viewing & listening
Small viewing rooms
Mearns - McPherson A108 & A110
Watch and listen to digital and physical media (DVD, Blu-ray, and VHS) on a 40" HD TV with stereo speakers.
Capacity: 4 seats
Large viewing room
Watch and listen to digital and physical media (DVD, Blu-ray, and VHS) on a 46" HD TV with Dolby 5.1 surround sound. Also includes lighting and green screen for video recording.
Capacity: 15 seats
Listening room
Mearns - McPherson A114
Listen to digital and physical media (CDs and vinyl) on studio-quality stereo speakers.
Capacity: 3 seats
Sound & video production
Editing room
Mearns - McPherson A112
Record and edit digital sound and video on a Windows studio workstation. Includes 2 studio mics and stereo speakers, a MIDI keyboard, and turntable for digitizing records.
Capacity: 4 seats and 1 computer
Video room
HSD A154
Record and edit digital sound and video on a Mac studio workstation. Includes a digital camera and mic, teleprompter, video lighting and backdrop, and Wacom creative tablet.
Capacity: 3 seats and 1 computer
Podcasting
Podcast room
Record interviews and podcasts to a MicroSD card or our Windows computer. Also has an HD TV, DVD player and sound system.
Capacity: 12 seats, 4 studio mics and 1 computer
Podcast corner
HSD A131
Record interviews and podcasts to our Mac computer.
Capacity: 6 seats, 4 studio mics and 1 computer
Virtual reality & augmented reality
VR/AR studio
BEC 190
Explore VR technology with a headset, controllers, room sensors and a powerful 3D graphics workstation.
Capacity: Has 1 VR headset and computer.
Get help
Contact the library's Ask Us Desk for help with facilities in the library.
Contact IT support for help with facilities in the Clearihue, HSD or BEC buildings. You can also talk to the University Systems staff working at the computer lab in person.