Renovations Begin at the Commons

The sky is falling at Hodges Library! Or maybe it is just ceiling tiles in the Commons. The Commons is undergoing major renovations this summer. Changes include reconfiguring the space by knocking down and building walls, adding more ports and power to support computer workstations, reconfiguring the lighting, painting, and installing new carpet and furniture. … Continued

Take a (new) seat!

Hodges Library features Commons, Media Center updates The Commons and Media Center in Hodges Library have some new changes to kick off the New Year. In the Commons, there are 18 new desktop computers as well as new chairs, desks and lighting. In Commons 220, new artwork is on the walls, thanks to a contribution … Continued

Clicker Exchange at The Commons

OIT will facilitate a clicker exchange on Wednesday, September 6 and Thursday, September 7 from 9:30 am -10 pm in The Commons room 220. The clicker is a device that students use to submit their responses to questions posed in class. The Generation 2 clicker developed by eInstruction, UT’s vendor, was not included in bookstore … Continued

What’s New at the Commons?

Whether it is the long lines of students that first catch your eye, the rows of computer terminals, clusters of study space, or just the light filled rooms-the Commons is different this year. The Commons, a collaborative effort between the University Libraries and Office of Information Technology (OIT), first opened last fall in Hodges Library … Continued

What’s New at the Commons?

Whether it is the long lines of students that first catch your eye, the rows of computer terminals, clusters of study space, or just the light filled rooms-the Commons is different this year. The Commons, a collaborative effort between the University Libraries and Office of Information Technology (OIT), first opened last fall in Hodges Library … Continued

OIT HelpDesk and Repair Center Move to Commons

The OIT HelpDesk and Student Computer Repair Center are moving from Aconda Court to The Commons room 220 in Hodges Library. The OIT HelpDesk answers questions about email support, Internet usage, password resets, Blackboard, Wireless ResNet connectivity, and much more, for students, faculty and staff. The Student Computer Repair Center troubleshoots desktop and operating software … Continued

Commons Updates: Gearing up for Phase 2

Commons will close for renovations on May 10 Big plans are in store for the Commons this summer. On May 10, Periodicals, room 220 in Hodges Library, will close to begin renovations. On May 22, The Commons, room 235 in Hodges Library, will also close. The Summer Commons, located in the Media Center, room 245, … Continued

The Commons Adds a Practice Presentation Room

The Commons, 235 Hodges Library, has designated a group room to be a Practice Presentation Room. UT students, faculty, and staff can use a laptop and SMARTBOARD with an interactive screen to project PowerPoint slides and practice making presentations in a realistic environment. Reservations may be placed up to two weeks in advance. To make … Continued