Last week, the first phase of the Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab opened. K-State Libraries and the Division of Information Technology have been working together to bring this dream to life over the past few years. We are very excited to see students and staff in the new space!
The first phase includes the opening of the media studio and equipment checkout areas. The media studio, located on the first floor of the lab, includes Macs and PCs with the Adobe Creative suite and video editing software. The space also includes large format scanning. At the equipment checkout desk on the second floor, K-State students and staff can currently borrow items such as laptops, projectors, cameras and cell phone tripods.
Both spaces are currently operating under special COVID-19 protocols. Computers are spaced out for social distancing and some equipment is not available for checkout.
This is just the first phase of several installments of advanced technology. When the Innovation Lab fully opens next fall, K-Staters will have access to even more awesome areas, including makerspaces, video production studios, a virtual reality room and more.
The Innovation Lab is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and all are welcome to come explore the space. Knowledgeable staff are available to help answer questions and direct patrons to resources.
We also want to remind our readers that you are invited to join us on April 15 at 6:30 p.m. for the Tale of Hale, a virtual ribbon cutting and official re-opening celebration of Hale Library. This storytelling event will feature narration by proud K-Staters, including Dean of Libraries Lori Goetsch and K-State President Richard Myers.
You can RSVP online for this event at ksufoundation.org/rsvp/libraries/ or by calling (785)775-2040. The viewing link and details will be sent following your registration.