The Digital Media Center (DMC) is a public computer lab and makerspace that provides access to Adobe creative software, basic audio recording equipment, video editing software, 3D printers, digital conversion equipment, and more. The DMC is located on the 2nd floor of the Athens-Clarke County Library.

  • Hours: The DMC is open during regular library hours.
  • Staffed hours: Check the DMC calendar.
  • All DMC users and visitors must sign in at the 2nd Floor Reference Desk. The DMC is for patrons 16 and older.

Services

  • Technology assistance
  • Creative software classes and tutorials
  • 3D printing
  • Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) for recording music or podcasts
    • Must make a reservation for audio recording
    • Must be able to record instruments and/or voice at levels that are not louder than normal conversation since the room is not sound proofed.
  • Digital to analog media conversion
  • Youth outreach classes and programs (Contact us!)

Equipment

  • Computer: Windows 10 PC (x3)
  • Computer: Mac Pro (2013) (x2)
  • 3D Printer: Makerbot Replicator (5th gen.)
  • 3D Printer: Lulzbot Taz Workhorse
  • Facebook Oculus Quest VR (x3) (Currently, for outreach programs only)
  • HTC Vive VR (Currently, for outreach programs only)
  • M-Audio Keystation49 MK3 (New!)
  • Focusrite Scarlett Solo (New!)
  • Printer: Epson R2000 Inkjet
  • Cutting machine: Cameo Silhouette
  • Microphone: Yeti Blue
  • Drawing tablets: Wacom Intuos
  • VHS > DVD converter (Out of order)
  • Cassette > MP3 converter
  • Vinyl record > MP3 converter

Software

  • Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Adobe CC
    • Dreamweaver
    • Illustrator
    • InDesign
    • Photoshop
    • Premiere Pro
    • and more…
  • Audacity
  • Blender
  • GameMaker Studio
  • GarageBand
  • iMovie
  • Logic Pro X
  • Manga Studio 5.0
  • Virtual DJ
  • and more…

Support Us

Would you like to be a part of making your library even better? There are many ways you can help, from volunteering your time to joining the Friends of the Library to making a financial contribution.