The Innovation Garage is a new kind of space in Auraria Library designed to enable you to take your work to the next level. Situated at the 10th St entrance to the Library, the Innovation Garage’s flexible layout, abundant natural light, and ample collaborative tools provide a physical and mental space to enable you to bring a fresh perspective to any project or meeting.
Reserving the Space
The Innovation Garage can be reserved by Auraria Campus faculty, staff, or recognized student organizations for:
- Events
- Group / Club Meetings
- Workshops
- Brainstorming Sessions
- Hackathons
- Departmental functions
- Art Displays
Capacity: 30 people
Fees: Auraria Library does not charge a fee for the use of the Innovation Garage, but you are responsible for cleaning the tables, sweeping the floors, and putting your trash and recyclables in the appropriate receptacles. Failure to clean up after your reservation will block you from future use of the Innovation Garage.
Reservations are on a first-come, first serve basis. All reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance of the requested reservation date. Reservations are not guaranteed until you receive a confirmation message from Auraria Library personnel.
Equipment
- Large UHD TV with sound system (yes, you can connect your laptop!)
- Stool seating at the bar
- Stool seating at movable high-top tables
- Ample whiteboard space
- Movable work surfaces (whiteboard on one side, pushpin surface on the other)
Event Support
We will meet you at the Innovation Garage 15 minutes before the scheduled start of your reservation to confirm that everything is set up correctly and ready for you to use. We will help you get connected to the display if needed. At the end of your scheduled time, we will come to the Innovation Garage and provide cleaning supplies. View cleaning checklist here: {link}. If your event finishes early or you require additional support during the event, please call us at 303-315-7757.
Art Displays
You may reserve the Innovation Garage as an art display space. Auraria Library cannot guarantee the safety of any art on display in the Garage; leaving art in the Innovation Garage is done at your own risk. You may display art in the Innovation Garage for up to a week. We will be in touch with you to schedule an installation time and a removal time for you to set up and remove your art. Rules for art displays:
- Art may only be displayed by attaching it to a moveable pinboard surface or hanging it from the metal bars that run along the two walls.
- You may not make holes in the walls or moveable pinboards (other than pinholes)
- You may not hang art from the ceiling, attach it to the garage door, or display it on the floor.
- Art must be self-contained and may not leak, decompose, or emit sounds or odors.
- Any art not removed at the end of the scheduled removal time will be disposed of by Auraria Library.
- The Library does not provide insurance for artwork on exhibition. If the artist wishes to insure the artwork, it is the artists responsibility to do so.
- The Library cannot be held responsible for damage or theft of the artwork while it is in it's possession.
Garage Door
The garage door may be opened or left closed at your request, please note it on the reservation form. The garage door can only be operated by Auraria Library employees.
Food & Beverages
Food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted in the Innovation Garage. Catering services are permitted as long as they conform with campus and school rules. You must clean the tables and chairs, sweep the floor, and remove trash and recyclables from the Garage at the end of your event. Auraria Library does not offer catering services of any kind and cannot help you make arrangements. Alcohol is not permitted in the Innovation Garage
Technology
If you would like to use the display in the Innovation Garage, you will need to bring your own laptop. Internet access is via available wifi networks. Because of campus policy constraints, you may not use the network jacks located along the wall.
