Information Commons Mabo Library

Location: Eddie Koiki Mabo Library, JCU Townsville, Bebegu Yumba Campus, Douglas

Availability

During normal University opening hours, the Information Commons is a 24/7 computer lab. The room is closed during the Christmas campus closure, and during IT maintenance windows.

A list of other computer labs and information about JCU computer facilities can be found here: Computer Rooms at JCU.

Access

During Library building opening hours you can access the space via the Library's internal foyer.

You can access the space via the external door (North-East entry) 24/7 using your swipe card. Students are required to swipe their JCU student card to both enter and exit the Information Commons after hours. Swipe card access issues should be referred to the following email address: securityaccess@jcu.edu.au and include the Student ID number and card expiry date.

After hours, this space is only available to JCU students and staff. Please ensure you have your ID card available to show security.

IT Equipment

  • 24 Windows PCs
  • 4 Apple iMacs
  • Powered tables and seating areas to use your own devices with the JCU Wi-Fi

Printing Facilities

Features

  • Mobile whiteboards (whiteboard markers can be borrowed from the library during opening hours)
  • Access to iLearning B and A (group study spaces)
  • Access to iLearning C (silent study space)
  • Male, Female and gender-neutral Accessible toilets
  • Community notice boards located near printers and kitchenette
  • Free secure lockers are available for a five-hour period.  The lockers contain a power supply for recharging your mobile devices. Contact security for access issues.

Food & Drinks

  • Cold water fountain located near the toilets
  • Vending machines for snacks and beverages
  • External kitchenette available with hot water and microwaves