Scholar Studio

Introduction

This guide is designed to introduce you to the Scholar Studio and give you basic instructions on how to use its resources.

What is the Scholar Studio, and where is it located?

The Scholar Studio is a sandbox-style space for individual and collaborative study, created to support the production and post-production of scholarly and personal audio and visual content, research poster creation, creative tools to support students in and out of the classroom, and technical support from library employees. 

With the equipment available in the Studio, you can record and edit audio and video, design and print digital graphics, create multimedia materials for presenting your research findings, and collaborate with others in person and remotely. 

The Scholar Studio supports access to hardware, software, and related materials that students can’t access anywhere else on campus. We are dedicated to the development and support of the whole student, in their research and personal pursuits.

Who is it for?

The Scholar Studio was created to aid the scholarly and personal pursuits of members of the Western Carolina University community. Many of the resources require a current, valid WCU account (current student, faculty, or staff). 

What is available in the Scholar Studio? 

For basic instructions on how to use any of the equipment in the Scholar Studio, just click its name in the navigation sidebar.

For more help and for in-depth assistance on projects please contact the Scholar Studio.

Equipment

In the Scholar Studio

• Laminator
  Laminate paper up to 26" wide by sealing it in plastic film.

• Button Makers
  Turn your pictures into pin-back buttons.

• Large Format Printer
  Print poster presentations and other large academic projects.

• Editing Stations
  Create and edit graphics, audio, and video on high-end computers.

• Recording Booths
  Record audio and video, Zoom, and more in our wheelchair-accessible sound isolation booths.

• KIC Scanner
  Scan book pages to thumb-drive, email, or directly to a phone or tablet with this specially designed scanner.

• Die-Cut Machines
  Use metal stamps or dies to cut out specific shapes.

• Sewing Machine
  There are two machines available: a Singer Heavy Duty Mechanical and a Janome Computerized.

• Cricut Maker
  A Cricut is a computer-controlled cutting machine. The machines are used for cutting paper, felt, vinyl, fabric, and other materials such as leather, matboard, and wood.

• Flatbed Scanner
  Scan paper and other flat materials to email, thumb drive, or Google Drive.

• Document Feed Scanner
  Quickly scan individual sheets of paper to email, thumb drive, or Google Drive.

We have a variety of items available for check-out, including professional studio monitoring headphones, audio interfaces, 360° cameras, and external hard-drives. Materials (laminating pouches, button blanks, vinyl sheets) are available for a small fee.