The Innovation & Research Commons (I&RC) is open to the entire Auburn University community and is located on the 1st floor of RBD Library. This new space provides access to high-end tools, technologies, and in-person expertise to support innovative teaching, learning, and research at Auburn. Fall 2024 Instructional workshops have begun and are open to all Auburn students, faculty, and staff; register at aub.ie/libraryworkshops.

Contact us to request a class tour of all our services or submit the instructional inquiry form to request an instructional session for your class.



MakerSpace

Maker Space

An interdisciplinary workshop that combines digital and analog technologies. A place for turning concepts into objects using 3D printers and other production tools.

DataSpace

Data Space

Powerful workstations for data analysis with support provided by experts in data workflows and scripting.

Virtual Reality Space

VR goggles

Experience immersive virtual reality technologies and incorporate them into your course design, classwork, or research.

Adobe Creative Space

Adobe Creative Space

An open-access learning space dedicated to providing students with digital creation skills and technology.

Technology Lending Space

Equipment Checkout/Technology Lending

Check out audio equipment, camera equipment, Arduino and Raspberry Pi kits, and more.

Audio Studio

Audio Studio

A dedicated audio recording and editing studio to support creative scholarship endeavors.

Software

Software

The I&RC computers offer a wide selection of up to date software to meet your research and course needs.

Remote Lab Access

Remote Lab

Remote access to all Windows software on PC workstations in the I&RC, RBD 2nd Floor, and LADC.

Digital Wall

Digital Wall image

A large, interactive digital display providing a one-of-a-kind platform for 3D geospatial visualization, panoramic images, video, tours, and more in a shared immersive environment.

Government Information

Government Documents

Find statistical information, census data, legislative materials, research studies, maps, and more published by the United States government.

Maps

globe

Find information about our microform and geospatial/GIS collections and resources.

Digital Scholarship and Digital Humanities

scholarship

Learn how the AU Libraries can help you explore avenues for digital scholarship and digital humanities projects.

Last updated: 09/03/2024