University Library News

The University Library has just unveiled an exciting new feature: the One Button Studio. This innovative space is designed to make media creation simple and accessible, whether you’re a student, staff, or faculty member.

What Is the One Button Studio?

The One Button Studio is a user-friendly space equipped with a high-definition camera, professional lighting, and quality microphones. The magic happens with just a single button press that starts the recording process, taking care of all technical adjustments for you.

Why It Matters

• Enhances Learning: Perfect for recording lectures, class assignments, or working on multimedia projects, the studio supports various academic and creative needs.
• Accessible to All: It eliminates the technical barriers to high-quality media production, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to create professional content.
• Fosters Creativity: By simplifying the recording process, the studio encourages more innovative and engaging projects across the university.

Getting Started

1. Book Your Time: Reserve your slot via the library’s website or Main Circulation Desk.
2. Prepare Your Content: Plan what you want to record beforehand.
3. Record Easily: Follow the simple instructions, press the button, and let the studio handle the rest.
4. Edit and Review: Use the library’s resources or your own software to finalize your content.

The One Button Studio is a game-changer for anyone looking to produce high-quality media with ease. We’re excited to see the creative projects that will emerge from this new addition to our library.

If you have any questions, please email Matt Losey, mlosey@fgcu.edu, Creative Commons Lab Coordinator.

The Library Media Production Studios are two studio spaces dedicated to creating high quality audio and visual content, and are also where FGCU’s student media groups, Eagle Radio and Eagle News TV, make their studio recordings. 

The studios are open to FGCU students, staff. Users are required to complete an orientation before reserving the studio.  You can complete an orientation online or in-person.

The studios are located in Library East. Video Production Studio is located in 142 and the Audio Production Studio is in 144. 

The summer is a great time of year to explore the quiet areas of the beautiful FGCU campus. The Digital Learning instructional design team recently took a walk through the air-conditioned library to check out the new scanning station and explore some of the other great resources available for faculty. 

Media Production Studio

The FGCU library has a media production studio open to faculty, students, and staff on the first floor. The studio has a greenscreen with video and audio equipment.  You will need to complete an orientation before reserving the studio.  You can complete an orientation online or in-person.

Scanning Station

Check out the new free scanning station by the Circulation Desk. Save scans as a PDF or mp3 to your flash drive, preferred email, or your favorite cloud service storage. This device is a great way to:

• Scan a chapter of a textbook on reserve.
• Scan articles from magazines.
• Scan notes or other printed material to save electronically.
• Create an MP3 audio file of your text.

 If you need help, please ask at the Circulation Desk or email libcirc@fgcu.edu.

Textbooks @ the Library

The FGCU library has over a thousand current textbooks on reserve.  Some are available as e-books.  On the textbooks page, select the blue “search” button to check if your text is available. You can search by instructor, course title or number, or by the book’s author, title, and more.  We do not offer every textbook that is assigned for a semester, but we give high priority to adding those that are high cost, high use, and for high enrollment undergraduate courses.  Want to recommend a textbook title for purchase?  Contact the subject librarian in your area.

Finding Course Materials

Did you know that your subject librarian can help you find materials to teach your course? Contact your subject librarian today.  

Loanable Equipment

Borrow GoPro cameras, laptops, calculators, phone chargers, and more!

Kits and Games

Borrow a 3D pen, a circuit kit, a reptile specimen kit, or more!  In the mood for a game?  Titles include the Great Western trail or Carcassonne.

New York Times Bestsellers & FGCU Author Series

Find a summer beach read!  Shelves are on the first floor, near Starbucks.