University of Texas at Austin Perry-Castañeda Library Scholars Lab

The Scholars Lab is a library-based campus-wide resource that provides researchers with infrastructure, UT Libraries subject librarian and domain-situated expertise, and opportunities for learning, consultation, collaboration and research presentation to enhance multidisciplinary research and digital scholarship.

It is located on the entry-level of the Perry-Castañeda Library, It includes a Data Lab, Scan Tech Studio for digitization of print materials and optical character recognition, hybrid meeting-enabled project rooms, and a variety of spaces for both individual and collaborative productivity.

Renovation of 13,650 sf of library space into collaborative study space with computer lab, reservable project rooms, Office spaces, and a small catering kitchen.    Electrical scope consisted of full replacement of lighting and lighting controls, replacement of electrical panels serving area, providing power throughout the space for student use.  All HVAC in the space was replaced with new to coordinate with new exposed to structure ceilings.