Learning Spaces & Technology

Learning Spaces

Computer Classroom

The TDRL Computer Classroom functions as both an open computer lab and a classroom for library instruction sessions. With 30 computer workstations, the classroom can accommodate most COE class sizes. COE faculty members interested in using the classroom for course specific research workshops or other events should contact Amanda Melilli (702-895-1963).

Group Study Room/Teacher Prep Lab SMART Board

The TDRL group study room is equipped with a computer station and a wall mounted SmartBoard monitor display. Reservations are recommended. It is available to UNLV students, faculty, and staff for academic use only. Use of the room for commercial or non-academic use is prohibited. 

The TDRL Teacher Prep Lab SMART Board is equipped with a computer station and can be reserved if needed for practice or group projects.  It is available to UNLV students, faculty, and staff for academic use only. Use of the space for commercial or non-academic use is prohibited.

For reservations:  visit the reservation portal and log in with your ACE account.

COE faculty members interested in using the Teacher Prep Lab for course specific research workshops or other events should contact Amanda Melilli (702-895-1963).

Reservation Policies:

  • 3-hour daily limit.
    • Reservations are made in 30-minute blocks of time (30 minutes – 3 hours).
    • Multiple reservations can be made in one day (up to 3 hours).
  • Rooms can be reserved up to two weeks in advance.
  • There is a 15-minute grace period for group arrival, before the space becomes available for other groups.

Quiet Study Room

The TDRL quiet study room is designed for individuals looking for a quiet place to study. Please review the following guidelines when using this space:

  • Brief, quiet conversation only
  • No group work or on-going discussion
  • Phones must be switched to silent at all times
  • Food and drink are allowed with consideration for others in the room
  • Use electronics with consideration (headphones are required and sound must be inaudible to others)

COE faculty members interested in using the quiet study room for course specific research workshops or other events should contact Amanda Melilli (702-895-1963).

Technology

Computer and Wireless Access

Computer access at the TDRL is limited to UNLV students, faculty and staff with an active ACE Account. K12 educators or Public Borrows have access to computers restricted to the library catalog and library website (no access to productivity software).

Personal devices such as tablets and laptops can access electronic resources by connecting to either to Eduroam (UNLV students, faculty, staff) or by creating a sponsored guest account .  

Computer Workstations

Computer workstations are located throughout the TDRL and include the Computer Classroom and the Teacher Preparation Lab. The majority of the computer workstations are PCs, but there are a few iMacs available on a first come, first serve basis. TDRL PC computers have the same productivity software as Lied Library, but access to Adobe Creative Suite is limited to select machines.

Scanners are available at select computer workstations and are on a first come, first serve basis.

How to Print at the TDRL

To print from any computer station in the TDRL, please complete the following steps:

  • Use Print Preview to review your document. This can help you avoid paying for a print job you do not want.
  • When a document is printed, you will be asked to name your print job as well as which printer to send it to.
  • Go to any print station in the TDRL and swipe your RebelCard or RebelCash Guest Card.
  • Click on your print job from the list to release it to the appropriate printer.
  • The amount for the print job will be deducted from your card.
Printing and Copying Information

Powered adjustable-height table

An adjustable-height table is located near the northwest corner of the book stacks. A glass markerboard is available nearby for convenience.