Makerspace & Media Rooms

Required to gain basic access to the Makerspace and resources such as non-powered hand tools, materials, and software:

1. Enroll in our Canvas Course.
2. Complete the Introduction module which takes about 10 minutes.

Required to gain access to specific equipment such as 3D printing and sewing machines:

3. Complete the modules in Canvas for equipment you would like to use. These take about 10-20 minutes each to complete depending on the module.
4. Complete a brief, equipment-specific in-person training on the machine which takes less than 10 minutes.

Drop in anytime during our operating hours or, for specific equipment, make a reservation via the link at the end of each module.

Hours are subject to change. See the Library's Hours for holiday hours and exceptions.

Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters

• Monday to Friday – 9am to 7pm
• Saturday and Sunday – 12pm to 5pm

Breaks and Summer Quarter

• Monday to Friday – 12pm to 5pm
• Saturday and Sunday – Closed

• Email us at makerspace@library.ucsb.edu
• Sign up for our newsletter
• Visit us in-person! The Makerspace is located in the Library, 1st Floor, Ocean Side around the corner from the Building Operations office.

• Mission & Policy
• Equipment
• Workshop and Events
• Frequently Asked Questions

• Reserve a Listening Room or a Media Lab workstation
  
  • Be sure to bring your Access Card to scan at the door to gain access to the rooms.
• Reserve the Multimedia Studio
  
  • Once reserved, bring proof of reservation to the Services Desk to check out the door key.
• Reserve the Presentation Practice Room
  
  • Bring proof of reservation (printout, saved email, screenshot, etc) when you come to the space to claim your slot.
  • Due to repairs, the audio/visual components of the rooms are unavailable until further notice. This room can still be used as a study space.

Listening Rooms, Media Lab, and Presentation Practice Room

Open during Library building hours (closed during Late Night Study)

• Monday to Sunday – 9am to 1am

Multimedia Studio

Closes 30 minutes before Services Desk

• Monday to Thursday – 8am to 6:30pm
• Friday – 8am to 5:30pm
• Saturday to Sunday – 10am to 5:30pm

• The Media Rooms are self-service and do not offer in-person, on-demand training or assistance.
• Request scheduled assistance or report issues by emailing mediarooms@library.ucsb.edu.
• The Media Rooms are located in the Library, 1st Floor, Mountain Side by reservation only.

• Guidelines for Use
• Spaces and Equipment