Scholars Lab

The Scholars Lab is a campus-wide digital scholarship center that provides researchers with infrastructure, access to subject librarian and domain-situated expertise, and opportunities for learning, collaboration, and research presentation in support of multidisciplinary research and digital scholarship.

The lobby of the Scholar's Lab, where students are socializing and studying both together and alone.

At the Scholars Lab, we offer digital scholarship support on data cleaning, digital visualization, optical character recognition, research dissemination, and more. Additionally, we provide support through consultations, events, workshops, and software and technology assistance.

Contact Us

Location:
Perry-Castañeda Library
Room 2.200
101 E. 21st Street
Austin, Texas 78712

Email:
scholarslab@austin.utexas.edu

Phone:
512-495-4109

The open study space in the Scholars Lab features colorful couches near large windows. Additionally, there is a couch positioned on the right side of the colorful couches, adjacent to a wall. Individuals can be seen reading or using laptops.

 

Scholars Lab Fellowship

The Scholars Lab Fellowship provides graduate students with an opportunity to develop their research projects by using digital scholarship tools, receiving library and staff support, and engaging in professional development.

The Scholars Lab Data Lab with rows of desks, computers, and individuals facing the front where a presentation is taking place.

 

Request Consultation and Instruction 

Schedule a consultation appointment to receive assistance in using digital tools for your research project. Request instruction to integrate digital tools to your class or incorporate tools in your syllabi. 

 

Alt text for image: Two small four person tables are floating in the middle of the room, with a one person table with an overhead scanner located in the back left corner. To the right of the overhead scanner there is a TV, and then two one person tables each equipped with a flatbed scanner.

 

Scan Tech Studio

The Scan Tech Studio is a self-service facility for independent user digitization, image processing, and text recognition-based scholarship. We provide technical assistance, project consultation, and workshop sessions. 

Featured Research Guides

Digital Humanities Guide

Digital Humanities

An overview of digital humanities, methods, and resources.

Research Data Services

Research Data Services

Connecting researchers with the tools, resources, and expertise to effectively manage data.

GIS & Geospatial Data

GIS & Geospatial Data Services

Geospatial research support and assistance with GIS software available via guides, consultations, and workshops.

Digital Humanities Workshop

Digital Humanities Workshop Series

Workshops that cover various digital tools for organizing, analyzing, and visualizing research.

Data & Donuts

Data & Donuts

Virtual and in-person workshops for learning about research data tools, resources, and best practices.

Digital scholars in practice

Digital Scholars In Practice

Highlights the work of scholars conducting research through and on digital technologies.

Spaces in the Scholars Lab

The image is of the Scholar's Lab. It shows eight tables with three computers at each table. The tables are facing the front wall of the lab, where there are two large screens. Data Lab (in the Scholars Lab)

Type of Space:
Computer Stations
Location:
Perry Castañeda Library
Description:

The Data Lab may be requested by faculty/instructors for courses related to Digital Scholarship and/or data. The lab includes 32 iMacs, and specific software programs available are Stata MP, NVivo, and OpenRefine. To reserve a room, please view the policy and request form.

a series of computer desks and tables against a green wall Scan Tech Studio

Type of Space:
Computer Stations
Location:
Perry Castañeda Library
Description:

Scan Tech Studio provides scholars access to advanced tools for Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Handwritten Text Recognition (HTR), and Natural Language Processing (NLP) capabilities. The studio is equipped with a Zeutschel Scanner, OCR Flatbed Scanner, and a PC workstation. To reserve a room, please view the policy and request form.

A row of study tables with other built in lounging Scholars Lab Open Study Spaces

Type of Space:
Study Space
Location:
Perry Castañeda Library
Description:

The Scholars Lab provides open study spaces, accessible to anyone without reservation.

open space with orange huddle rooms and collaboration island Scholars Lab Project Rooms

Location:
Perry Castañeda Library
Description:

The Scholars Lab Project Rooms are reservable for students and faculty to conduct Digital Scholarship projects and offer Zoom technology for hybrid meetings. To reserve a room, please view the policy and request form.