The Landing

View of room with large multipanel screen with the words Class being conducted in front of a large display showing a space themed gameGroup of people watching presentation on widescreen in the Hunt Library Game LabLibrary staff demonstrating the touch capabilities in the Game Lab.Session with classroom seating held in the Game Lab.Session with classroom seating held in the Game Lab.Students using the full display option in the Hunt Library Game Lab.
View of room with large multipanel screen with the words
Class being conducted in front of a large display showing a space themed game
Group of people watching presentation on widescreen in the Hunt Library Game Lab
Library staff demonstrating the touch capabilities in the Game Lab.
Session with classroom seating held in the Game Lab.
Session with classroom seating held in the Game Lab.
Students using the full display option in the Hunt Library Game Lab.

Building: James B. Hunt Jr. Library

Floor: Third Floor

Room: 3201

Looking for gaming? Check out the NC State Gaming and Esports Lab on Floor 4 of the Hunt Library.

Formerly known as the Game Lab, The Landing is a versatile community space for collaboration and group activities. The room is equipped with a 19.68’ x 4.43’ Leyard LED touch-interactive display that is ideal for scholarly presentations, creative multimedia projects, exploring data, and collaborative coding exercises.

NC State University students, faculty, and staff can request to reserve for the following uses:

  • Class visits
  • Group collaboration and activities
  • Workshops
  • Wellness activities
  • Scholarly presentations, such as Master's & Ph.D. defenses

When not reserved for specific events, The Landing is open for social gathering and group work.

  •   How do I reserve and access this space?

    Fill out the request form and a Libraries staff member will be in touch with you in 2-3 business days. Please submit the request at least 14 days in advance of the requested date.

  •   What's inside?

    Capacity

    20 people

    Furniture

    • Lounge seating
    • Food and Drink

    Lighting

    Natural light (sunlight)

    Sound Level

    Conversation and chatter
  •   Room specs & details

    Recommended capacity: 10 - 20 depending on use and furniture 

    Display resolution: 4800x1080. Display can be used as a single panoramic screen using the Windows PC or divided up into multiple sections with up to three inputs.

    Custom software allowed?

    Determined on a case-by-case basis.

    User video connections allowed?

    Yes, 2 HDMI inputs + 2 wireless displays

    Food / beverage / catering allowed? 

    Food and drink permitted. 

    Public visibility?

    Public and private modes are available.   

    Special features:

    • Couch and lounge furniture
    • Full-screen touch capability with up to 40 simultaneous touches
    • 7.1 surround sound
  •   Furniture configurations

    These illustrations demonstrate some possibile configurations for the space.

    No furniture

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    Gaming

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    Theater

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    Workshop

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  •   Design templates

    To help you design your presentation or experience, we provide these templates fitted to our screens:

  •   How do I get there?

    Using Elevators

    • Go through the library gates past Ask Us
    • Continue straight until you reach the blue or third hallway to your right.
    • Turn right into the hallway for the elevators.
    • Take the elevators to the third floor.
    • After leaving the elevator bay, turn right and continue straight until you pass the stairs on your right.
    • The Game Lab will be on your right opposite the Dataspace.

    Using Stairs

    • Go through the library gates past Ask Us
    • Take the yellow stairs on your right to the third floor.
    • Turn right and Game Lab will be in on your right opposite the Dataspace.

    View the building map of the Hunt Library

  •   Who do I contact?