Student Learning Toolkit
Start Here
New students, please visit our Student Technology Recommendations and our Technology Setup Guide for step-by-step instructions to help you get started at Emory.
Essential Tools
Canvas
Nearly all Emory courses have associated Canvas sites to access readings, assignments, calendars, syllabi, online discussions, and more.
Zoom
Use this web-based video-conferencing service for remote class sessions and meetings, as well as for chatting, collaborating, or creating recordings.
Microsoft 365
Use Microsoft 365 for Emory email, calendars, file storage (OneDrive), and notetaking (OneNote), as well as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Emory-Wide Resources & Support
The Department of Accessibility Services is committed to providing access to campus resources and opportunities to allow students with disabilities to obtain a quality educational experience at Emory.
The Emory Libraries offer the following course resources:
- Course Reserves: electronic and print materials reserved for use in particular courses
- Open Educational Resources (OERs): materials you can use for free (textbooks, ebooks, etc.)
- Free and Resuable Media: find images, videos, and music to use rights-free in your coursework
The Emory Bookstore offers course materials to purchase or rent:
The Emory University Libraries provide guides, collections, and skilled subject librarians to support student research. Below are a few resources to get you started:
- Research Help: view guides for finding, evaluating, and citing resources, as well as developing your topic
- Materials: see all Emory has to offer, including databases, images, films, maps, archives, and more
- Research Tools: search the collection and additional resources
- Ask a Librarian: submit questions by email, chat, or text or locate subject librarians ready to help
Access online learning and professional development content to supplement your coursework, gain certifications, or further your personal growth. Learn more.
Quieter Spaces
- Law Library
- Matheson Reading Room
- Pitts Theology Library
- Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library
- Woodruff Library Levels 3, 4, 5, and 8
Communal Spaces
- Computing Center at Cox Hall
- Emory Student Center
- Hatchery
- Oxford Library
- Oxford Student Center
- Science Commons
- Woodruff Library Learning Commons
Identity Spaces
- Asian Student Center
- Center for Women
- Centro Latinx
- Emory Black Student Union
- Emory First
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Life
- Center for Belonging and Community Justice
Coffee Shops
Group Studies & Meeting Spaces for All Students
The following libraries and centers offer group study spaces that are available to all students. Please browse the school-specific resources section further down this page for additional spaces that may be available based on program.
- Computing Center at Cox Hall
- Hatchery
- Pitts Theology Library
- Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library
- Woodruff Library
- Additional Campus Classrooms & Spaces (search rooms in the Emory Student Center, academic buildings, etc.)
Individual Studies & Carrels
- Individual Study Rooms & Seats - Health Sciences Library
- Individual Studies & Carrels - Woodruff Library
Video/Audio Production & Conferencing Studios
Woodruff Library offers a variety of studios for video and audio production, practicing and recording presentations, and online conferencing and streaming.
- Music & Audio Recording Studio: high-end recording of podcasts, voiceovers, vocals, and musical instruments
- Podcast Studio: high-end recording of podcasts for groups up to 4 and remote guests
- Streaming & Recording Studio: high-end video conferencing, streaming, and video recording
- Student Production Studio: high-end video and photo production, video podcasting, and simplified audio recording
Technology Services & Spaces
Academic Technology Services provides the following technology tools, spaces, and support for all students:
- Software: find titles to download, use in campus labs, or purchase
- EaglePrint: campus-wide self-service printing/copying/scanning
- Audio/Video Production Studios: spaces for creating high-end audio and/or video recordings
- MediaLab: audio/video post-production computer lab
- TechLab: campus makerspace with 3D printers/scanners, laser cutter, sewing machines, and more
- Student Technology Support: tech support for student-owned devices
Additional technology resources may be found at the following:
- Emory Center for Digital Scholarship: collaborative research center supporting digital projects
- The Hatchery, Center for Innovation: space and resources supporting student entrepreneurship
- Emory Document Services: drop-off print/copy/scan services
Equipment to Borrow
The Emory Libraries provide a variety of equipment for students, including laptops, cameras, and microphones.
View Library Equipment to Borrow
TechLab, Emory's campus makerspace, provides Raspberry Pi and Arduino kits, VR headsets, and button makers for checkout.
The Writing Center provides a comprehensive list of both Emory and non-Emory resources for writers at all stages:
Student Workshops
Several libraries and centers run regular workshops specifically for students:
- ECDS: data cleaning, visualization, and analysis using R, ArcGIS, Tableau, and other tools
- Emory Libraries: research skills and media, digital, and data literacy (learn more about information literacy for students)
- MediaLab: video, photo, and audio post production apps (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign)
- TechLab: maker tools and skills (e.g., 3D modeling, coding, sewing, bookbinding, crocheting, and more)
All Emory Events
Emory offers a wealth of learning opportunites on campus, including faculty and guest lectures, round table discussions, literary readings, conversational meetups in multiple languages, and assorted workshops and training sessions.