MediaHub has Moved

Attention, UMD! The ITSS MediaHub has moved from the Kathryn A. Martin Library to Kirby Plaza 1st floor. 

We are very excited to share our new home with you.

MediaHub Checkout at the TechCenter

The MediaHub equipment checkout will be located at the TechCenter in Kirby Plaza 165. This means any technology questions or production equipment checkout can be handled in one convenient location.

Beginning Monday, August 28, the TechCenter and MediaHub Checkout will share business hours of:

  • Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

We are also updating our checkout software, too. This is a huge upgrade and means you can:

  • View all available equipment items online in your user profile
  • Check real-time availability on an equipment item
  • Amend, cancel, and renew your reservation bookings
  • Search your reservation booking history

MediaHub CoLab

The former tech lounge and production rooms have merged and are housed together in the Kirby Plaza 173. The MediaHub CoLab is centrally located with expanded space offering quick access to experts in media production. It will be useful for dropin conversations or classroom programming.

The new space features:

  • Scanners
  • 3D printers
  • iMacs with access to all Adobe Creative Cloud applications
  • Demonstration and prototyping area for emerging technologies
  • Soft seating & interactive display for group meetings
  • Student & Staff experts in video and graphic production and post-production

Hours Will Be:

  • Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

We anticipate our first day of operation to be Wednesday, September 13.

More Services

The following services are also provided:

One Button Studios

One Button Studios can be reserved online! These automated recording studios can make video capture a breeze.

Animation Stand Space

The animation stand space will remain in KAML but has been moved to KAML 126. The key can be picked up at the Library checkout counter.

We are also announcing the return of Linkedin Photo Shoots on September 6. These headshots will be located in Kirby Plaza 165; stop in at the MediaHub Desk to inquire.

Linkedin Photo Shoots

Linkedin photo shoots will be hosted in the ITSS Tech Center and via pop-ups throughout the semester. Look for more information and reservations by in the coming weeks.