Data Workstation Reservations

We have computing resources available in the Data Experience Lab in the D. H. Hill Jr. Library, and in the Dataspace in the James B. Hunt Jr. Library. 

Computing resources available in these spaces include:

• Windows Data Workstation
• Mac Data Workstation
• Linux Data Workstation

Standard Reservations

You can reserve workstations for a maximum of eight hours (two four-hour reservations) per day for a standard reservation.

Please review the reservation guidelines for data reservations. Standard reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

"Reserve a Data Workstation" 

Extended Reservation

If you need to run computationally intensive projects, such as training a machine-learning model, and require a workstation for longer than eight hours, you can submit a request for an extended reservation

An extended reservation will be approved for up to four days and are approved based on workstation availability. We evaluate and respond to requests within two business days. Staff may request additional information or a consultation before approving the request.

If you need more than four days, you can request an extension after your reservation has started. Extensions will be approved based on workstation availability.

Important Considerations for Extended Reservations

• You will need to start your project in person at the workstation, but you do not need to be present throughout the extended reservation.
• Computers restart early Sunday morning every week.
• Include regular check points and saves in your code in case of a restart, power outage, or other unplanned interruption.
• Do not store your data on the workstation. Make sure you save your data regularly throughout your reservation and take anything you need to retain at the end of your reservation.
• Please email getdatahelp@ncsu.edu if your analysis ends early.
• Staff might not be able to process the requests during off-work hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Patrons are not allowed to connect to workstations remotely.
• Extended reservations are mediated. Libraries staff will place signs at the workstation to prevent other patrons from using it during the reservation.
• Handwritten “reserved” signs will be removed from all machines. Only signs for extended reservations that have been generated and placed by staff are allowed on the workstations in the Data Labs. Repeated offenses might result in losing access to the data workstations.
• The NC State University Libraries reserves the right to change your reservation. This is very rare; should this happen, we will contact you with as much notice as possible