Creative Spaces and Services

Alex Patrón still remembers the first time he walked into the UTA Central Library’s FabLab makerspace. He carried a notebook, a few pencils and a…

Ryan Short didn’t expect a campus job to become one of the most meaningful parts of his college experience. But at UTA Libraries, what started as…

At UTA Libraries, student employees do more than keep the place running. They shape the spaces where students study, explore and feel at home.…

When people think of a library, they often picture quiet study spaces and rows of books. And while those are still an important part of what we do…

Creative ideas need more than imagination; they need the right tools and guidance. At UTA Libraries, John Pointer and his team in Creative Spaces…

At UTA Libraries, some of the most meaningful learning happens when students are invited to test ideas, collaborate with others, reflect on their…

Every milestone at The University of Texas at Arlington is an opportunity to celebrate growth, innovation, and the shared pursuit of knowledge.…

A transformation is underway in The Basement at the UTA Central Library. Over the next few months, the space will be refreshed just in time for…

Helping students unlock their creativity as they learn new skills motivates Carissa Knitowski, FabLab Coordinator at the UTA Central Library.…

For Tyrick Jackson, returning to UTA Libraries wasn’t just a career move—it was a return to a place that had always felt like home. 

Have you ever wondered what it was like to live centuries ago—to make ink by hand, fire a trebuchet, or tell time using the moon?

What happens when you mix storytelling, strategy, and the unpredictable roll of the dice? You get UTA Libraries' latest adventure—Project Crit, a…