Located on the lower level of Cabot Science Library, our two self-service media studios have everything you need to easily make high-quality audio and video recordings. When you're done recording, simply take your files with you on a USB drive.
Reserve a Studio
Cabot Library offers two media studios: Media Studio A and Media Studio B. You can reserve either up to three hours.
Before You Book
Complete a 30-minute training session available by appointment. Email cablib@fas.harvard.edu to schedule a time.
Make a Reservation
Email cablib@fas.harvard.edu at least one week in advance with the following information:
- Which studio you would like to book
- A short description of your project
- Preferred dates and times for use
- Setup requests and special technological needs
Things to Know
- Studios are available for all members of the Harvard community.
- Studios may be reserved for up to three hours at a time. Unfortunately, reservations for consecutive, concurrent, or recurring meetings aren't allowed.
- Food and beverages are not allowed in the studios.
- We ask that the person reserving the studio take full responsibility for loss or damage to equipment, cables, cameras, furniture, and all other items in the studio.
- Harvard Library will apply fines for damage detected, which can be charged up to one month after the reservation is completed.
Get Media Project Help
Our staff of media specialists can help you in any stage of your project. From brainstorming ideas to recording, producing, and editing, we're here to help.
Ways to Get Help
- Office hours: Drop by during our help hours and one of our student media consultants can show you how to use our equipment or software, or help you with your own machine.
- Consultations: A consultation is the best way to get personalized help with a project or get more in-depth questions answered.
- Workshops & Classes: We regularly hold custom workshops for groups of three or more. Email us with your topic of interest and we'll start the planning process.
Project Gallery
From class projects, tutorials and audition tapes, to promos for a startup, LinkedIn portrait sessions and podcasts, students have created a variety of projects in the Cabot Media Studios. Check out some of the work that's been created here.
Barry: The Making of American Icon
Joan Roman produced a short film for a digital media course at the Harvard Extension School. "Barry" is a comeback story for the ages.
Mr. Hankins Opus Podcast
This podcast shares stories and interviews with young future education leaders at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Touchscape
Thomas Kaue uses the Media Studios to create tutorials on how to learn American English.
2 Million Minutes
Rosan Bishwakarma and Lucas Ward started this podcast project to find out more about students on campus and how they approach college.