Introducing UCit@Langsam, a 24/7 Computer & Study Space

UC students who are looking for a place to use a powerful computer equipped with the latest software, print papers at 2am, meet with a project group, or study quietly have a new space to do just that – UCit@Langsam, a 24/7 computer and study space located on the 5th floor of Langsam Library. With seating for 219 people, UCit@Langsam offers services students have requested in surveys and in conversation with library and IT staff.

“A 21st-century learning environment requires connectivity to the Internet and its resources, including other learners,” said University Vice President & CIO Fred Siff. “This modern amalgam of the computer lab and the library study space provides that, in a warm, inviting, and comfortable environment, available to students 24/7.”

For computer users, 60 Windows PCs and 40 Macintosh computers, all with network access and the university standard software, are available. For those bringing in their own laptops, wireless access is found throughout the facility. Lab consultants are on site in UCit@Langsam to answer questions.

For students seeking a place to work, a large Quiet Study Room provides a comfortable space for individual study. In addition, four Group Study Rooms, two with SMART Boards, are available for those working on group projects and can be reserved in advance for up to three-hour sessions.

“Working together, University Libraries and UCit have created an exciting and inviting 21st-century learning environment,” said Dean and University Librarian Victoria A. Montavon. “The space is comfortable, flexible, and fully equipped to meet student needs.”

During Langsam Library’s regular operating hours, students enter UCit@Langsam via the 4th floor main library entrance, and proceed to the 5th floor. After the library closes, UC students must enter the facility via the 5th floor Langsam Lobby entrance by swiping their valid UC IDs. A security officer is on site when the library is closed and, upon request, will walk users to their cars in the Woodside (Langsam Library) Garage every hour at the top of the hour.

Outside UCit@Langsam, the 5th floor lobby now includes colorful picnic tables, inviting users to study there, perhaps while enjoying snacks from the new vending machines that have been added to the lobby.

UCit@Langsam is a collaborative initiative of University Libraries and UCit with support from Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Anthony J. Perzigian and funding from UC Student Government (a $5,000 gift) and a UC|21 grant ($40,000).

For more information about UCit@Langsam, visit www.uc.edu/ucitatlangsam.

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