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The University Libraries is open for individual study. Strict adherence to preventive measures is required, including the wearing of face coverings and maintaining 6 feet of distance from others in the library at all times. Here's what you need to know to have a safe and successful visit.
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Group Study Rooms
Group Study rooms are closed while the campus alert level is at 3, or High Alert due to an increase in coronavirus cases.
The University Libraries has reservable study rooms and first-come, first served rooms available in both the Mary Idema Pew Library and Steelcase Library.
How Room Reservations Work
Our study rooms can be reserved up to 10 days in advance online or at time of need using the touch screen outside each room. You can make up to three (3) hour-long reservations each day. Empty and available rooms can be used, but be sure to reserve the room to prevent another person from reserving it.
You must arrive within 15 minutes of your reservation, or the room will be available to others.
Looking for quiet place to study?
Mary Idema Pew: Try the Reading Rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor or the quiet spaces around the book stacks.
Steelcase: Try the Reading Room for an intimate, quiet study environment.
Study Rooms
Whiteboard markers are not provided.
Conference-Style Study Room
These rooms include a large table, a whiteboard, and are equipped with a 46" flat-panel display and a digital camera with microphone. (Capacity: 2)
Location:
- Mary I: 2nd Floor, Rooms 202, 203, & 205
- Mary I: 3rd Floor, Rooms 302, 304, & 305
- Mary I: 4th Floor, Rooms 404 & 405
Data Inquiry Lab
Located in the Knowledge Market, this rooms houses the Data inquiry Lab but is reservable outside of regular hours. (Capacity: 3)
Location:
Mary I: First floor, Room 135
Lounge-style Study Rooms
These rooms offer a whiteboard and are equipped with a 46" flat-panel display and a digital camera with microphone. (Capacity: 3)
Location:
- Mary I: 2nd Floor, Room 204
- Mary I: 3rd Floor, Room 303
Media Prep & Digital Collaboration Rooms
These rooms are equipped with whiteboards, a computer, HD video capture, and media:scape equipment that allows multiple laptops to be connected to the 46" display. (Capacity: 1)
Location:
- Mary I: Atrium, Rooms 003, 004
- Mary I: Atrim, 005
- Steelcase: Room 109A
Presentation Practice Rooms
Located in the Knowledge Market, these rooms offer technology for practicing and recording live presentations in a classroom setting, including a projector & screen, DVD player, computer, laptop hookup, digital document camera, speakers, microphone, and HD video and audio capture. (Capacity: 3)
Location:
- Mary I: First Floor, Rooms 133 & 134
- Steelcase: Room 111A, 113A
Seminar Room
The largest group study room provides a large table, whiteboards, and is equipped with a projector and screen. (Capacity: 3)
Location:
- Mary I: Second Floor, Room 216
Small-group Study Alcove
Two Small Group Study Alcoves offer soft seating and are equipped with whiteboards. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location:
- Mary I: First Floor, Rooms 112 & 114
Innovation-Zone Study Alcove
These three alcoves offer floor-to-ceiling whiteboards and a variety of configurable furniture. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location:
- Mary I: Third Floor Innovation Zone
