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Due to COVID-19, the Digital Humanities Center will be closed starting Monday, March 16 until further notice.

DH Center staff are still available for virtual consultations and DH support. Email us at librarydh@sdsu.edu or plach@sdsu.edu. Thank you for your patience.


About our Spaces

The DH Center is a flexible, reconfigurable space designed to support a range of uses, including public lectures, workshops, instruction, networking, and project-based work. If you're interested in co-hosting an event, please review our usage policy before making your request. 

We also host a range of studios to support critical digital inquiry. Studios are open to all SDSU faculty, staff, and students between 10am and 4pm Monday through Friday when classes are in session. See below for descriptions of each space, as well as links to our request systems.

DH instruction requests should be sent directly via email to Dr. Pam Lach (plach@sdsu.edu).

DH Center Usage Request Policy

Request the DH Center 

The Digital Humanities Center was designed to support the SDSU Digital Humanities Initiative (DH@SDSU) mission to lead national change in the humanities by developing and sharing a sustainable DH infrastructure that engages diverse students, faculty, staff, and regional community in public-facing humanistic research that advances human equity across diverse global communities. As part of the “Digital Humanities and Global Diversity” Area of Excellence, the DH Center advances research about and through the digital. The Center hosts a range of DH-related activities, from public talks and lectures to workshops and showcases. We provide space for cross-disciplinary collaboration and networking and support co-learning opportunities for faculty and students. 

Due to staffing constraints and high demand, we currently can only support a limited number of additional activities. Scheduling priority is given to events explicitly directed at the examination of critical digital inquiry, including: 

  • Official DH@SDSU activities. This includes activities organized by DH core faculty, advisory board, and affiliate members. We reserve the right to deny a request from a DH@SDSU community member who requests to use the space for an activity that is not clearly and directly digitally-inflected.
  • DH learning activities. This includes DH instruction, course-based instruction, and workshops.
  • Digitally-inflected activities that advance strategic partnerships of the DH Initiative.

Requests are evaluated based on DH@SDSU strategic priorities. Requests should meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Involves studying and/or using digital technologies and culture
  • Addresses global diversity in the digital age, including the uneven impact of digital technologies on different communities
  • Aligns with the DH@SDSU mission to lead national change in the humanities for the digital era
  • Prepares students to be discerning and responsible users of the digital by incorporating aspects of our critical digital literacy student learning outcomes: 1) Assess, evaluate, and interpret information (including visualizations, data and text) presented in a variety of digital formats; 2) Recognize and articulate how medial formats and contexts shape information and its reception; 3) Analyze interface design and recognize the relationships of power mediated through it; 4) Critically assess how digital media inform identity; 5) Reflect on how changes in medial contexts impact users and their societies

When making a request, you will be asked to explicitly articulate how your activity relates to the Digital Humanities, and how your activity incorporates questions of global diversity.

DH Center staff reserve the right to refuse requests that do not align with DH@SDSU strategic priorities, events scheduled for times when the staff are unavailable, or events that are held outside of our regular operating hours. Individuals or groups requesting to reserve the space must be affiliated with SDSU. Requests to use our various studios (see below) are primarily determined by staff availability and cannot extend beyond our regular operating hours. We do not permit fee-for-service activities in any of our spaces.

Requests must be received no less than four (4) weeks in advance of the requested date. Requests will be processed within 1-3 business days; a member of the Library Digital Humanities staff will email you once your request is processed. All event hosts will be asked to review and accept our general use policies prior to the scheduled activity. Questions can be directed to librarydh@sdsu.edu. 

Request the DH Center 

Request to Use our Studios

The DH Center is home to numerous studios, which can be booked during our operating hours (Monday-Friday 10am-4pm). You must be a member of the SDSU community (faculty, staff, student) to use our studios. 

Multimedia Practice Presentation Studio (LA 62)

The Multimedia Practice Presentation Studio features:

  • Mediascape for laptop hookup and display
  • Projector for VHS, DVD, and laptop hookup (includes audio)
  • Crestron presentation recording system
  • Space for virtual reality demos
  • If you want to use the Crestron presentation recording system, you will need to bring a USB flash drive formatted for FAT32 that is 4GB or larger. 

Request the Multimedia Practice Presentation Studio 

Learning Glass One Button Recording Studio (LA 61G)

Our Learning Glass One Button Recording Studio can be reserved for one-hour blocks (if you need more time, you can make multiple appointments). Learn more about the Learning Glass.

Please review this brief tutorial in advance, and make sure to do the following:

  • Bring a USB flash drive formatted for FAT32. You'll need approximately 1 GB per hour of recording
  • Wear a dark shirt

Request the Learning Glass One Button Studio

Podcasting Studio (2) (LA 61H and J)

Our DIY Podcasting studios include the following equipment:

  • USB microphones
  • Pop filters
  • Wrap around headphones
  • Table-top "whisper room" sound proofing

SDSU community members interesting in using our Podcasting Studio should bring their own laptop, or check out a laptop at the Circulation Desk. Podcasting equipment cannot be checked out or removed from the DH Center.

Need help? Check out these resources.

Request the Podcasting Studio (#1)       Request the Podcasting Studio (#2)

Electronic Literature Studio (LA 61E)

Our Electronic Literature Studio hosts a library of electronic literature, a computer for engaging with older e-lit pieces, recommended readings, and an Atari 2600 console. Specifically, the E-lit Studio includes:

  • Windows 7 PC (No Internet)
  • Atari 3600 and games
  • Oculus Go VR System
  • Library of various types of Electronic Literature
  • Small library of E-Lit related academic texts
  • Digital and Analog Resources for E-Lit Research

Learn more about the history of electronic literature in this interactive timeline created by DH Programs Assistant Jared Zeiders (Spring 2020) and explore our growing set of electronic literature resources. The E-lit Studio is open to all SDSU faculty, staff, and students.

Request the E-lit Studio

AR/VR/New Media Production Studio (LA 61K and L)

The DH Center has partnered with the SDSU School of Theatre, Television, and Film to offer equipment and training in virtual reality, augmented reality, and 3D animation for students, staff, and faculty (you do not have to be a member of TTF to use the space). SDSU community members must receive training before requesting to use a workstation. TTF faculty member Sam Shpigelman will be available on Fridays during the Spring semester to provide training, offer workshops, and answer questions.

VR Fridays: Spring 2020 Schedule:

  • Workshops 10:00AM - 11:40AM (begins February 14, 2020)
  • Expert Office Hours 12:00PM - 1:00PM (begins January 31, 2020)
  • VR Equipment Training Workshops 1:00PM - 2:00PM​ (begins January 31, 2020)

Request a VR workstation or make an advising appointment

Mind, Body & Spirit Room (LA 61A)

Our new Mind, Body & Spirit Room is a space for individuals of all religious faiths and non-religious beliefs to focus on their mind, body, and spirit, whether in prayer, meditation, or quiet contemplation. This space is available on a first come, first served basis throughout the day, and is not available for reservations. 

Please review our guidelines.

Contact Us

Digital Humanities Contact

Location: Library Addition Room 61 (Dome Basement)
Email: librarydh@sdsu.edu
Phone: 619-594-8859

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