The Learning Commons offers a variety of technology-enhanced facilities for students, faculty, and staff.
- Training and Instruction Rooms - LC 203, 205, 206
Learning Commons 203 (30 workstations), 205 (50 workstations), and 206 (20 workstations) support instructional sessions for the Library and Technology Training. When the spaces are not being used for instruction, they are available as drop-in labs.
The labs are primarily macOS with several Windows PCs available. macOS software includes:
- Audacity
- Chrome
- Firefox
- GarageBand
- Books
- iMovie
- Apple Music
- Google Earth
- IBM SPSS
- Keynote
- Microsoft Office
- Numbers
- Pages
- SentinelOne
- Switch Sound File Converter
- VLC Player
- Zoom
- Adobe Reader DC
To reserve the Lab, please contact 408-554-6830. Please review the Lab Software Request Policy if you need to request the installation of any specialty software in the lab/classroom.
- Digital Media Lab - LC 327
The Lab supports digital media production and is available for drop-in use or technology instruction.
32 iMacs run Adobe Creative Cloud, Audacity, Chrome, Firefox, GarageBand, Books, iMovie, Apple Music, Google Earth, IBM SPSS, Keynote, Microsoft Office, Numbers, Pages, SentinelOne, Switch Sound File Converter, VLC Player, Zoom, Adobe Reader DC, Camtasia, and the Wacom Tablet driver.
Scanners and source decks are available for multimedia and digital video production.
The instructional technology team supports students working on digital media assignments in the Lab.
To reserve the Lab, please contact Media Services at 408-554-4520. Please review the Lab Software Request Policy if you need to request the installation of any specialty software in the lab/classroom.
- Edit Suites - LC 131, 132
Two edit suites are available for individual or group projects. The systems are MAC based and run Adobe Creative Cloud, Audacity, Chrome, Firefox, GarageBand, Books, iMovie, Apple Music, Final Cut Pro, Google Earth, IBM SPSS, Insta 360 (Pro, Player, Stitcher, Studio), Keynote, Logic Pro X, Microsoft Office, Numbers, Pages, Pixlr, SentinelOne, Switch Sound File Converter, VLC Player, Zoom, Adobe Reader DC, Camtasia, and the Wacom Tablet driver. Additionally, the edit suites have scanners and source decks for multimedia and digital video production.
The edit suites can also be used for small group (2-3) recordings.
To reserve edit suite, please contact Media Services at 408-554-4520.
- Viewing & Taping A, B, and C - LC 129, 133, 134
Viewing and Taping A (58 seats), B (29 seats), C (20 seats) are reservable for recording role play sessions, group discussions, presentations, and lectures; for screening videos, web conferences, and webinars.
To reserve the rooms, please contact Media Services at 408-554-4520.
- Upper and Lower Commons Computer Stations
The Upper and Lower Commons are located on the 1st floor and Lower Level and have a mix of Windows-based Dell desktops and iMacs available for student use.
iMacs are running Audacity, Chrome, Firefox, GarageBand, Books, iMovie, Apple Music, Google Earth, IBM SPSS, Keynote, Microsoft Office, Numbers, Pages, SentinelOne, VLC Player, Zoom, and Adobe Reader DC.
The "upper commons" (1st floor) and "lower commons" (lower level) Dell computers have: Windows 11, Acrobat Reader DC, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Office, Google Chrome, Pharos (SmartPrint), SentinelOne, VLC Player, IrfanView, R Statistical Software, RStudio and IBM SPSS.There is one scanner available on the first floor that is open to the public at no cost (15-minute limit). Two additional scanners (one attached to a Mac, one attached to a PC) require a Santa Clara University network login to access.Please review the Lab Software Request Policy if you need to request the installation of any specialty software in the lab/classroom.
