Lied Library is so busy. Isn't there any place where I can find a quiet place to study?
Answered By: Stormye Hendrix
Last Updated: Aug 18, 2021

University Libraries attempts to balance these needs through use of a “zoned” noise model with different noise level expectations--with some areas allowing group/collaborative study and other areas designated for quiet study.

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Quiet Study

  • Ideal for individual study
  • Includes "quiet computing" areas.
  • No groups or on-going discussion
  • Occasional, quiet conversation only
  • Phones must be switched to silent at all times

Extended study (1st floor)

Books stacks (3rd & 4th floors)

Glass enclosed reading rooms above atrium (3rd & 4th floors)

Open Study

  • Suitable for individual or small group study
  • Includes open computing and media viewing areas
  • Conversation at levels appropriate for an academic environment

Media viewing (1st floor)

Computers (1st & 2nd floors)

Charging counters/booths (2nd floor)

Leisure reading area (2nd floor)

Unenclosed areas (3rd & 4th floors)

Collaborative Study

  • Designed with furniture and tools for collaborative group work
  • Active areas, not ideal for individual, reflective study
  • Conversation at levels appropriate for an academic environment

Booths (1st floor)

Group study (2nd floor)

Overlook (5th floor)

Group rooms and alcoves

  • Intended exclusively for group work
  • Reservations for 1st floor group study rooms
  • Individuals/pairs will be asked to relocate in favor of a group
  • Conversation at levels appropriate for an academic environment
  • Rooms are not soundproof!

Available across all floors