The Learning Commons is a key partner in your education here at CTS.
Here are some of the ways in which library staff can support your studies:
Here's where you can schedule an appointment.
Computing
The Learning Commons has public workstations that are connected to a networked printer/photocopier. Learning Commons staff are always ready to assist patrons with their questions. Students must know their CTS email login information in order to log in to the computers or use the printer/photocopier/scanner. The Learning Commons also has two Mac laptops and one PC laptops that can be borrowed for the semester.
Course Readings
A copy of all required and recommended course readings is kept on the reserve shelf behind the circulation desk. These books may be checked out for a maximum of three hours at a time. Please ask a library assistant to provide you with the course text you need.
See available course texts on the reserve shelf.
Gadgets & Tools
The circulation desk has the following equipment that you can check-out: headsets, phone chargers (iPhone and Android).
Green Room
The Green Room in the Lapp Learning Commons provides Mac computers for use in desktop publishing and video editing. Software includes Adobe Creative Suite and iMovie. Please contact the Learning Commons or IT staff in order to use.
Group Study Rooms
There are several group study rooms that are offered on a first-come first served basis. Priority will be given to groups of 2-5 people requiring study space. Reservations for a group study room can be made by emailing the Learning Commons.
MacLean Family Reading Room
The Reading Room offers comfortable surroundings that is designated as a silent study area. There are plenty of electrical outlets to power your devices.
Printint/Copying
Students will have $25.00 deposited to their account for printing and photocopying each semester. To access those funds, students will need to swipe their CTS ID Card when they print or photocopy material in the library. Patrons must pay for all copied/printed pages, including errors. Printing and photocopying costs $0.10 per side of the page, i.e. a double-sided printout on a single sheet is still $0.20.
Scanning
The Learning Commons has a self-serve scan station. You can scan material and send via email or save to USB.
Study Carrels
While the learning commons does not offer traditional study carrels, Ph.D. and D.Min. students can request a locker from the circulation desk and utilize the study spaces found in the learning commons for their research needs. All materials in one's locker must be checked out.
Suggest New Books/Journals
If there's a book or journal that you would like to have access to in the Learning Commons, then shoot us an email and let us know!