Tools and Techniques
Academic Computing Services and the Library Digital Scholarship and Technology Services department provide workshops, use of equipment/tools for research and pedagogical needs, and one-on-one consultations and training for a variety of hardware and software packages.
Tools
- Audiovisual training
- Audio recordings (e.g., Chicago Hall basement recording studio)
- Specialized WordPress training
- Innovative publishing
- Interactive maps and timelines
- Video editing and Final Cut Pro
- Epilog Laser Cutter
- Ultimaker and Lutzbot 3D printers
- Occipital 3D scanner
- Cricut Maker
- Vinyl Cutter
- Epson Scanner
- VR/AR headsets – HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, and Occipital Bridge
- 24inch Printer
- Heat Press
- Singer Heavy Duty Sewing Machine
Techniques/Methods
- Information visualization
- Text analysis
- Close reading / distant reading
- Mapping and data visualization
- …and more!
Spaces for Collaboration, Design, and Making
- Collaboration Studio: https://library.vassar.edu/studio
- Design Studio: https://library.vassar.edu/studio
- Innovation Lab: http://pages.vassar.edu/innovationlab/
We can also work with you to incorporate these tools and methods into your classes.