The Edge

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The Edge is your space to explore your creativity across the arts, technology, science and enterprise. The Edge provides access to specialist medai labs and spaces to work on creative projects, along with a vibrant program of workshops, events and opportunities for creative development.  Free wi-fi is available throughout the building, even when the Library is closed. Opening hours can be found on The Edge website and upcoming programming is listed in the calendar.  The Coffee Shop on level 1 is designed to provide you with caffeine and snacks while you indulge in your creative pursuits.

Food and drinks are allowed everywhere except in Labs 1 and 3.

At The Edge, you can find:

1. Reception - located just inside the main entrance on Level 1. Visitor Services Officers can show you around the building and assist you with bookings and enquiries.

2. Window Bays - With floor to ceiling windows and sweeping city views, the eleven window bays comfortably seat up to 12 people per bay.  These petite spaces are perfectly suited for meetings, study groups or small presentations and workshops.  You can book a bay before you arrive for your visit.

3. Lab 1 - Outfitted with high spec Mac computers, the lab has all you need to produce a professional piece of creative work. Software ranges from top of the line professional programs, such as the full Adobe Creative Suite Master Collection, through to open source programs. You can book a Mac online before you arrive for your visit.

4. Lab 2 - The area is a practical, flexible working space suitable for groups of up to 40 people.  It is ideal for projects and workshops thet involve building, making, hacking and engineering.  The space is regularly programmed for workshops and is available for hire.

5. Lab 3 - A compact sound recording studio including near-professional equipment and specialist software. It uses the latest Mac hardware and is aimed at audio engineers, but also features video editing packages such as Final Cut Pro to design sound for films. Recording time can be booked online but you must first complete the Lab 3 Induction Course.  Upcoming induction dates can be found on The Edge calendar.

6. The Edge Auditorium - The largest of The Edge venues, the Auditorium is a multi-function open plan venuewith sprung wooden flooring, lighting rig, large projector and screen.  The space is regularly used for talks, conferences, performances and exhibitions and is available for hire.

7. Basement - Located on level 0, the Basement contains specialist fabrication and science equipment used for workshops and projects.  The space is not typically available for general public use.

8. CitizenJ Newsroom - A space for citizen journalists to work and connect to others in their field.  Staffed during opening hours, the CitizenJ program also provides access to training and publishing opportunities for journalists.  For more information, see the CitizenJ site.