Schedule a Class, Orientation, Tour, or Workshop
SEL librarians can provide presentations and activities on using electronic and print resources including journal article databases and other reference sources, the UCLA Library Catalog and other library catalogs, and Web search engines. Course-related instruction is available upon the request of faculty members. Orientations can be set up for academic departments and special programs or student groups. Tours of the SEL facilities can be arranged by appointment.
Please contact an SEL librarian to discuss or contact Anita Colby, head of SEL public services, for general information on arranging library classes, orientations, and tours.
Teaching Facilities
The SEL Learning Center, located within the SEL/EMS Collection, is equipped with twelve computer workstations for individual use. Tables and chairs can be configured to accommodate a variety of scenarios, including lectures and group collaboration. A large-screen projector and an audio system are built in.
The new SEL Research Commons, located in 8251 Boelter Hall (northeast elevator or stairs), provides flexible, technology-enabled spaces for UCLA students, faculty, and staff to do collaborative research. Tables and chairs can be configured to accommodate a variety of scenarios, including lectures and group collaboration.
Equipment available in the Research Commons:
- Fifty-two-inch plasma screen with VGA hookup
- Two dual screen Windows desktops equipped with CLICC software
- Two iMacs equipped with CLICC software
- Six library workstations
- Whiteboards on wheels
Group study rooms can also used for instruction for smaller groups. There are two group study rooms available for two or more students in the SEL/EMS and SEL/Geology-Geophysics collections. These rooms must be reserved in person at the circulation desk; a valid BruinCard is required. The SEL Research Commons has two group study rooms that are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Wireless access is available in all library spaces, including the SEL Learning Center, Research Commons, and group study rooms.
Presentation Rehearsals
The SEL Learning Center is available to UCLA students, faculty, and staff for presentation rehearsals. Equipment includes a wall camera, wireless microphone, recording equipment, and computers where users can practice, record, and view their presentations. For a personal copy of the recorded practice session, users need to bring their own DVD R/W disc.
Reservation and check-out procedures:
- Available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Sign up at least one day in advance
- Sign up for two-hour blocks
- Pick up room key, instructions for equipment, and directions to the Learning Center at the SEL/EMS circulation desk.
- All participants will need to give their name, BruinCard, and email address to the circulation desk staff member.
- Return the key to the circulation desk and pick up BruinCards when finished.
- No food or drinks allowed in the Learning Center
