The library strives to create a physical environment that is welcoming, centered on learning, intellectually-stimulating, as well as socially-engaging. There are areas for individual and group study, use of technology, instructor-led classes, educational and culturally- stimulating events, and more. The Library, along with Distance Learning and the Academic Success Center make up Middlesex's Learning Commons, which also houses Pegasus Green.
The Library is equipped with assistive technology for people with disabilities.
Equipment includes:
A computer with a large keyboard has the following software installed:
Headphones and a microphone may be checked out at the front desk. For help with equipment or software, ask at the front desk.
If you’ve been assigned a group project that includes a presentation, the Library offers a total of four (4) collaborative workstations (Mac and PC). Each workstation seats up to five (5) students.
These workstations are intended for academic use only and may be booked in advance at the front desk. The following policies apply to the workstations:
The library has a computer lab with PCs and Macs with Microsoft Office suite and Internet access. Priority is given to students engaged in academic work. Students, faculty, and staff must sign-in with their NetID and password. Members of the public must obtain a temporary username and password at the main desk. Printing is limited to 200 pages per semester and 25 pages for a single job without charge.
The library has a printer with a copier and scanner. Copying and scanning is free. CT State students, faculty, and staff will need to log in with theri UNIFLOW user name. If you are not sure what your UNIFLOW username is, please ask at the library front desk for assistance.
The Library Instruction Classroom seats 25 at computers, with room for additional laptops and seating. It is primarily intended to support the Library’s instruction and information literacy programs. When the room is not in use by library staff, the computers within the classroom will be made available for use by library patrons, and MxCC faculty and staff may reserve the room.
Considerations for use of the Library Instruction Classroom are made on a case-by-case basis by our librarians using the following guidelines:
Pegasus Gallery is housed within the Jean Burr Smith Library and curated by Art professor Matt Weber. Exhibits are changed on an ongoing basis showcasing the works of local professional artists as well as those by MxCC students and faculty.
The gallery is open the same hours as the Library.
Pegasus Green provides physical and virtual learning environments for MxCC faculty, students, and staff to explore emerging technologies, to encourage collaboration, and to inspire academic excellence.
Equipped with modern technology, rooms are designed for group project work including developing and rehearsing presentations; video recording and production; virtual orientations; training and tutoring; web conferencing; and overall green initiatives.
For more details including how to book this space, refer to this guide: