Overview and Space Reservations
Located on the first floor of the library, the USF St. Petersburg Student Technology Center provides an academic computing helpdesk, assistance and training in software such as Canvas and Student Information Systems, as well as access virtual platforms and software, and a digital makerspace with STEM product including 3D printing and VR technology available for check out and use in the library.
Academic Computing Helpdesk
This is a place where students can receive assistance in solving course-related software questions or escalate the request to involve the USF IT Helpdesk via a designated phone. Hardware and software installations are not supported, but paths to instruction, student-to-student tutoring, and online resources are available. Reservations are not required, services are first-come, first served.
Drop-In Work Shops
To facilitate training of students on popular topics, and also as a collaborative space for students. Drop-In workshops are available throughout the week Monday-Friday. Popular sessions on USF software, Adobe Suite, and Digital Makerspace programs are all available.This space can be used for student to student facilitated learning, group study, and collaboration.
Digital Makerspace
Our makerspace is a digital environment, with emphasis on solving software issues directly related to academic scholarship. It differs from the Student Success Center in that it does not specialize in academic tutoring but instead on software and computing literacy with an emphasis on USF St. Petersburg collaboration and teaching tools and information systems such as Canvas, Proctorio, and virtual applications (Google Apps, Adobe publishing tools, etc.) The STC digital Makerspace can be reserved at the link listed below. The Makerspace includes STEM equipment for student check out and use including 3D printing, VR goggles, Circuits, and Robotics.