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The AIS Desk Staff LibGuide: Learning Studios & Sound Studio

Learning Studios Troubleshooting & Support

If the tip sheets in the rooms do not solve the issue:

For urgent, live issues that are significantly impacting an active presentation during a booking, call the HelpLine to request immediate assistance: 520-621-8483.  (Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm). During the booking process, users do acknowledge that we don't offer on-call IT support.

For regular issues that don't require urgent attention, make a HelpLine ticket

Instructions for Opening and Closing the Wall in B252/B254

In order to open and close the dividing wall in B252/B254, follow the instructions below. Two people are needed to complete this task. 

  1. Open the pocket doors on both sides.
  2. From the control panel in B254, enter code 1885 using the stylus and select enter.
  3. Have your partner in B252 press and hold the button on the other side. Both icons on the control panel should show as green check marks.
  4. Ensure there are no obstacles in the way that the wall will hit as it moves.
  5. Press and hold either the 'open' or 'close' button in the top left corner. Either party can release the button and the wall will stop moving.
  6. Close and lock pocket doors when wall is in ending position.

This is typically a student task done at opening, but staff will assist with it as needed.

Information, Guidelines, & FAQ

Reserving the Learning Studios and other learning/instruction spaces

University of Arizona faculty, staff, departments, clubs, and organizations can request to reserve library spaces for meetings, workshops, instruction, or project needs.

How can patrons book the Learning Studios?

Academic Workshops or Events:

Available Spaces: Learning Studios B252/254, Data Studio, Room 112A, and WSEL 200S 

Class Instruction:

Available Spaces: WSEL Room 200S:

  • For information on reserving this room for class instruction, direct patrons to RCS on Ad Astra. 

Learning Studios FAQ

Reserving the Sound Studio

The Sound Studio can be reserved by students, faculty, staff, and community members. CATalyst staff offers an orientation on how to use the space and equipment. 

Reservations can be made on the library website here: Sound Studio

  • Community members wanting to make a reservation in the Sound Studio should be directed to the Catalyst Contact Form.

Reservations when CATalyst Studios is closed:

If a patron asks to be let into the Sound Studio when CATalyst is closed, staff will first need to see the patron's email confirmation to confirm that they have a reservation before letting them into the room. 

AIS staff can open the Sound Studio using the code in Stache after the patron's reservation has been verified. However, we do not provide tech support for this room. 

  • Users can reach out to CATalyst through their online form OR use the physical troubleshooting guides created by CATalyst staff if they have any issues or questions.
  • If a community patron wants to book the Sound Studio same day while CATalyst is closed, they will still need to reach out to CATalyst via the contact form. We cannot guarantee same day reservations for community users.  

What do to if users are in these spaces without a reservation?

If a user or group of users is using a Learning Studio but you aren't sure if they have they have it reserved:

  • Ask the user/group if they have reserved the space, indicating that it is only available by reservation
  • Check the appropriate platform (Outlook, Libcal) to verify if they have a booking. 
  • For immediate support contact Matt or Travis via Slack or through email.
  • Observe the group's behavior and use your best judgment as to whether it is appropriate to ask them to leave immediately and interrupt their activity, or if you will allow them to continue working with the understanding that you are making a one-time exception (making sure it wouldn't conflict with a valid booking). If you make an exception make sure to follow up with Matt, Osiel, and Violeta.

Verifying Learning Studios/Sound Studios Bookings

After logging in to LibCal: 

  • Open the blue “LibApps” dropdown menu 

  • Click to select “libcal.library.arizona.edu” 

  • In the orange/yellow menu at the top, click on “Spaces” 

On the Spaces in Location page: 

  • Click to open the drop down menu 

  • Click to open “CATalyst & Learning Studios” 

In the lower tabbed section, click on Booking Grid & Availability tab. Below the tabs: 

  • Click on the dropdown "Category"

  • Choose “Learning Studios” or “Sound Studio”  

  • Click “Go” 

You should now see a full list of the Learning Studios or the Sound Studio.  
  • On the right of the grid is a list of the room names and numbers as well as which library they are in (Main & WSEL) 
    • Hours in Grey on the grid are booked times 
    • Hours in Blue are buffer times, where patrons cannot make reservations to avoid overlap 
    • Hours in Green are available hours 

By hovering over the grey blocks in the grid, booking information including the patrons name and email address will appear. Scroll down to see full booking details.