About the Innovative Technologies Lab
Located on the UofM Central Campus in McWherter Library, the Innovative Technologies Lab (ITL)--renamed from the sandbox creatorspace--is a collection of collaborative spaces and technology available to all UofM students and employees. The ITL include a makerspace, Video Production Studio, Podcast Production Studio, and Audio Recording Studio. To reserve any of our technology or spaces, visit our Reservations page.
Location: McWherter Library, 1st Floor, Room 103 | Hours: McWherter Library hours | Contact: lib_isc@memphis.edu
The Innovative Technologies Lab includes several Prusa 3D printers, a Glowforge laser cutter, a Cricut smart cutter, a heat press, Mac and Dell computers loaded with Adobe suite and other software not avaialble on other computers, a graphic novel section, and comfortable study space.
Interested in using our Prusa 3D printers, Glowforge Laser Cutter, or Cricut smart cutter? Orientations for our technology are available each semester and are required before reserving our technology. View the full calendar of upcoming orientations and sign up for an orientation today at libcal.memphis.edu.
Group orientations are also available for classes! If you are an instructor and think your students could use our 3D printers or Glowforge Laser Cutter for a class project, please email lib_isc@memphis.edu and we can schedule a special session so your students will be authorized to use our equipment.
Interested in recording a podcast? Studio 224 has everything you need to get started. We also have an Audio Recording Studio and Video Studio available. Before reserving a studio, an online orientation is required. Take the Orientation and Quiz here and get authorized to make reservations. Once you are authorized, visit the Reservations page to reserve time in a studio.
The Innovative Technologies Lab also includes technology that can be checked out for free with your UofM ID from McWherter Library's first floor Checkout Desk. Avaialble technology includes laptops, art tablets, audio recorders, calculators, cameras, charger cords, headphones, microphones, projectors, video games and more. To view a full list and learn more, visit our Check Out Technology page.
ITL Policies
ITL Policy on Minors
For their protection, minors (persons up to age 18) are not allowed in the Innovative Technology Lab due to technology housed in this space which could potentially be dangerous. Exception: UM Middle and High School students are allowed in the lab with a teacher’s supervision.
Acceptable Use of Technology Policy
Anyone using ITL technology is expected to abide by the UofM IT Policy (IT6003): Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources. Violation of this policy, particularly in regard to the section on conduct and behavior stated below, may result in access to these technologies being revoked.
- Conduct and Behavior: Ethical and courteous use of information technology resources is the responsibility of every user. This principle is fundamental to the spirit of community and standards of civility that should govern interactions among all members of the University community. While this principle applies to all users under any circumstances, it is particularly important that students using University owned computers in labs or other University controlled areas conform to this policy and all other applicable University policies or regulations, including Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities.
Contact Us
Questions? Email lib_isc@memphis.edu