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I.T. Lab Operations

Lab Profiles

Browse profiles of all the labs on campus and see what is available. You can choose an open-access, classroom, or specialty lab—or even a kiosk—to meet your needs.

Open-Access Labs Classroom Labs Specialty Labs Kiosks
APL
Tufte
XML
3DL
ATL
CML1
CML2
JRL
LEC

MTL
WPL
CAD
CSD
DPL1
DPL2
NSR
VEL
Internet Kiosks
Print Kiosks
Reference Kiosks

Open-Access Labs

All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to use open-access lab resources during lab operation hours. Classes are not scheduled in these labs, making them a great place to settle to get your work done–all day, if need be.

APL: Academic Projects Lab – Walker 415

Academic Projects Lab

On-site technical assistance is provided by a lab assistant stationed at the IT Help Desk, also located on the 4th floor of the Walker Building.

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Tufte Lab – Ansin 409

Tufte Lab

A lab assistant, stationed in the XML (on the 1st floor of Ansin), is readily available for on-site technical assistance.

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XML – Ansin 111

XML

A lab assistant, stationed in the XML, is readily available for on-site technical assistance.

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Classroom Labs

Classroom labs are instructional spaces where classes and workshops are held. During operating hours when they are not reserved, these spaces are open for general use. Please see the current lab schedule to see when these labs are available. See our lab reservations form to reserve a lab for a course or an event.

3DL: 3-D Lab – Ansin 112

3-D Lab

A lab assistant, stationed in the adjacent XML, is readily available for on-site technical assistance.

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ATL: Academic Technology Lab – Walker 418

On-site technical assistance is provided by a lab assistant stationed at the IT Help Desk, located across the hall from the ATL.

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CML1: Communications & Marketing Lab 1 – Walker 634

Communications & Marketing Lab 1

On-site technical assistance is provided by a lab assistant stationed at the IT Help Desk, who can be reached by dialing ext. 8080 on the lab support phone.

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CML2: Communications & Marketing Lab 2 – Walker 633

Communications & Marketing 2

On-site technical assistance is provided by a lab assistant stationed at the IT Help Desk, who can be reached by dialing ext. 8080 on the lab support phone.

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JRL: Journalism Lab – Walker 638

Journalism Lab

On-site technical assistance is provided by a lab assistant stationed at the IT Help Desk, who can be reached by dialing ext. 8080 on the lab support phone.

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LEC: Library Electronic Classroom – Walker 322

Library Electronic Classroom

For on-site technical assistance, please see a Library staff member.

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MTL: Mobile Teaching Lab – Walker and Tufte PPC

Mobile Teaching Lab being delivered The MTL has been taken out of service. The Apple MacBooks it contained can now be borrowed from the Media Services Center.

WPL: Writing & Publishing Lab – Ansin 312

Writing and Publishing Lab

A lab assistant, stationed in the XML (on the 1st floor of Ansin), is readily available for on-site technical assistance.

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Specialty Labs

In addition to our open-access and classroom labs, Emerson has numerous computing spaces dedicated to production and other curriculum-specific activities. Each specialty lab is a great resource for students enrolled in the academic program it is tailored to serve.

CAD Lab: Computer-Aided Design Lab – Tufte 1010

Computer-Aided Design Lab

On-site technical assistance is provided by a lab assistant stationed at the IT Help Desk, who can be reached by dialing ext. 8080 on the lab support phone.

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CSD Lab: Communication Sciences & Disorders Lab – 216 Tremont, Room 812

Communication Sciences and Disorders Lab

On-site technical assistance is provided by a lab assistant stationed at the IT Help Desk, who can be reached by dialing ext. 8080 on the lab support phone.

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DPL1: Digital Production Lab 1 – Ansin 809

Digital Production Lab 1

On-site technical assistance is provided by DPL support staff, located next door in Ansin 810.

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DPL2: Digital Production Lab 2 – Ansin 703

Digital Production Lab 2

On-site technical assistance is provided by DPL support staff, located in Ansin 810.

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NSR: Newsroom – Walker 628

Newsroom

For on-site technical assistance, please see the Journalism Facilities staff.

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VEL: Video Editing Lab – Ansin 803

Video Editing Lab
  • 12 Mac workstations + 1 teacher station
  • HDV/DV/miniDV decks
  • DV/miniDV deck
  • Blu-ray recorder
  • HD projection system

Workstation reservations and on-site technical assistance are provided by DPL support staff, located in Ansin 810.

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Kiosks

For your convenience, computer kiosks for quick Internet access and printing can be found at various locations around campus. Kiosks are available during all hours of building operation. However, during busy periods, users are asked to restrict their kiosk use to five minutes.

Internet Kiosks

Internet Kiosks
  • Ansin Building, 180 Tremont Street
    • 2nd floor
  • Tufte PPC, 10 Boylston Place
    • 5th floor
    • 6th floor
    • 10th floor
  • Walker Building, 120 Boylston Street
    • 2nd floor
    • 4th floor
    • 5th floor
    • 6th floor

Internet kiosks are available throughout campus for quick email, Internet, and Pages access between classes. They are equipped with the latest web browsers and other basic computer software. In addition, each keyboard has an open USB port suitable for use with flash drives and similar devices.

To use an Internet kiosk, log in with your ECnet username and password, just as you would in the computer labs. Be sure to log out when you are done.

If you need assistance while using a kiosk, please contact the lab assistant, stationed at the IT Help Desk, at ext. 8080.

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Print Kiosks

Print Kiosk
  • Little Building, 80 Boylston Street
    • 2nd Floor
  • Walker Building, 120 Boylston Street
  • Piano Row, 150 Boylston Street
    • 1st Floor

Print kiosks are located around campus to give you quick access to black and white printers without having to go into a lab. Like the Internet kiosks, print kiosks give email, Internet, and Pages access. They are equipped with the latest web browsers and other basic computer software. In addition, each keyboard has an open USB port suitable for use with flash drives and similar devices.

To use a print kiosk, log in with your ECnet username and password, just as you would in the computer labs. Be sure to log out when you are done.

If you need assistance while using a kiosk, please contact the lab assistant, stationed at the IT Help Desk, at ext. 8080.

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Reference Kiosks

Reference Kiosks

Reference kiosks provide quick access to the Library's database resources.

If you need assistance while using a reference kiosk, please see a Library staff member.

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