The Geospatial Research Lab provides access to geospatial software alongside technical and methodological support. Faculty may request support for training research assistants, digital map-making for publications, and building or purchasing datasets.

• The Mac Lab offers a variety of multimedia creation software, with walk-in consultations available.
• The Simple Studio is a reservable space for producing a wide variety of content—from professional quality videos to podcast audio recordings. A staff member will be present to handle all equipment and guide the user so video production experience is not required. The space is equipped with everything the user might need and requires no setup from the user. You can reserve a timeslot to use the Studio.
• Academic Multimedia Services (AMS) offers video production and editing services for AU faculty and staff. To make a request, please email ams@american.edu and include any details that may be pertinent to the event and/or recording.
• Kaltura is an easy-to-use video-creation tool fully integrated with Canvas. All AU users have access to create and edit videos using Kaltura through Canvas.
• The Library loans audiovisual equipment for use in research and teaching. Cameras, microphones, audio recorders, video recorders, and accessories are available for AU faculty, students, and staff to rent. Loans are by appointment.

• Omeka S uses combinations of images, narrative, and metadata to create a unique online showcase for your research.
• ESRI StoryMaps allows you to display interactive maps with text, images, and other multimedia content. Contact the Geospatial Research Lab to learn more.
• Use EdSpace to create a WordPress site for your research on a blog or webpage, with preset templates and additional plugins.
• Archives and Special Collections will archive and preserve your websites if they meet collection requirements.

• 3D Printing provides an opportunity for current AU faculty, staff, and students to further their research and learning through the creation of tangible objects.
• Poster and other Large-Scale Printing is available for AU faculty, students, and staff. Formal instruction for poster design is also available upon request.
• AU Library's Makerspace is equipped with tools, materials, and information to facilitate the construction of knowledge through the manipulation and creation of material objects.
• Self-service scanners.

• The Research Data Librarian offers consultations and formal instruction on Data Management. This includes preservation, sharing and archiving data to increase research exposure, purchasing datasets, and reviewing data management plans for grant applications.
• Our librarians can assist you with designing a metadata strategy for your research projects. Contact Alayne Mundt for a project-based metadata consultation.
• Make use of Open Researcher and Contributor Identifiers (ORCID) to establish your researcher identity with ORCID at AU.
• The AU Library can create globally unique, persistent Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) for AU faculty research outputs deposited into the AU Digital Research Archive.