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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.

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.

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 StationsLocation: 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 StationsLocation: 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 SpaceLocation: 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.