The Learning Commons suite of services includes study spaces, classrooms, a computer media lab, the University Writing Center and the Public Speaking Center. Visit the Learning Commons on the Perry-Castañeda Library 2nd floor (entry-level) for help with research and writing, to work on media projects, or to take a class or study collaboratively. Visit the Public Speaking Center in JES A315 for help with speeches and presentations.
Public Speaking Center
The Public Speaking Center, a service of the Sanger Learning Center of the School of Undergraduate Studies, provides support for public speaking to all university students. Make an appointment with a trained consultant for assistance with individual and group presentations.
University Writing Center
The University Writing Center offers writing consultations, workshops, presentations to classes by faculty request and more.
Workshops @PCL
Workshops @PCL are free, drop-in workshops on topics related to research, writing, oral communication and more.
Research Help
Library staff can help you with your research! To ask a question, chat with us online, schedule a consultation with a specialist in your area, drop by the desk on PCL's main floor, or call.
Spaces in the Learning Commons
| Space | Description |
|---|---|
Learning Lab 1 A/B 
 Perry Castañeda Library , Floor Second Floor |
Learning Lab 1 has 96 seats (this room can be split into sides A and B, each with 48 seats) and 8 projector screens. All PCL Learning Labs are open as study space when not in use as a classroom. Classroom use policy and request form available here. |
Learning Lab 2 
Perry Castañeda Library , Floor Second Floor |
Learning Lab 2 has 36 seats, 6 flat panels (with Airmedia), and 1 projector screen. All PCL Learning Labs are open as study space when not in use as a classroom. Classroom use policy and request form available here. |
Learning Lab 3 
Perry Castañeda Library , Floor Second Floor |
Learning Lab 3 has 36 seats and 6 flat panels (with Airmedia). All PCL Learning Labs are open as study space when not in use as a classroom. Classroom use policy and request form available here. |
Learning Lab 4 
Perry Castañeda Library , Floor Second Floor |
Learning Lab 4 has 36 seats and 6 flat panels (with Airmedia). All PCL Learning Labs are open as study space when not in use as a classroom. Classroom use policy and request form available here. |
PCL Media Lab 
Perry Castañeda Library , Floor Second Floor |
The PCL Media Lab provides hardware and software to create audio, video, still and 3D animation projects. Students, faculty and staff can use the equipment on a first-come, first-served basis. View use policy and request form for course use. For help using Media Lab software, sign in to LinkedIn Learning using the institutional login option. Note: Proctorio and other remote proctoring test software is not available on Libraries computers and private spaces are not available for proctored test taking. |
University Writing Center 
Perry Castañeda Library , Floor Second Floor |
The University Writing Center, a unit of the Department of Rhetoric and Writing, helps university students become more proficient, more versatile, and more confident in their writing abilities. Visit their website to learn more about this service. The Writing Center space is open study space outside normal hours. |
Perry-Castañeda Library
Location:
101 E. 21st Street
Austin, Texas 78712
Mailing Address:
Name of library unit (e.g. Borrower Services)
University of Texas Libraries
University of Texas at Austin
101 E. 21st St. Stop S5460
Austin, Texas 78712-1490
Phone:
(512) 495-4300
Fax:
(512) 495-4296
