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.
See floor maps
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
