The UVA Library's community lab for the practice of experimental scholarship.
Come learn with us! We offer mentoring, collaboration, & a safe space for anyone curious about new and experimental approaches to teaching, research, and learning.
For tinkering and experimentation of all kinds. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are encouraged. Open to all, free, no experience needed.
Our unique space provides ideal spots for studying and group work. Come on in.
Location & hours
Want some help? Email scholarslab@virginia.edu, stop by our office hours, or visit our website to learn more about what we offer.
The Scholars’ Lab is located on the 3rd floor of Clemons Library.
Community
The Scholars’ Lab is first and foremost a space for learning together—about almost anything—by trying stuff. We’d love for you to be a part of our community!
Our staff has expertise in digital project development in all fields, including digital humanities, spatial technologies, and cultural heritage data. If you want to work with texts, images, maps, sounds, or 3D models of physical spaces, we have a specialist for that.
Upcoming Events
We host local and national speakers from across the digital spectrum. We offer popular GIS, AR/VR, coding, and Makerspace workshops. Want to learn more? All of our events are free and open to the public!
Makerspace
The Scholars’ Lab TinkerTank is a place for experimentation with technology like 3D modeling and printing, programming, electronics, wearable tech and virtual/augmented reality.
The makerspace is located in the center of our Scholars’ Lab common area, and is free and open to all. We specialize in the humanities and arts, but are a generally curious and welcoming place—so come see us!
Read more about the TinkerTank and explore available equipment.
Study space
Just need a space to do some reading, use a computer, or meet with a project partner? Clemons Library has lots of spaces for you to explore!