Spaces

Frank Thayer Alcove

The Frank Thayer Alcove is the JRR’s group study and meeting space. It is set up to create a collaborative work environment for classes, group study sessions, meetings, and presentations. The room contains:

• 3 conference tables
• 10 chairs
• Wide screen monitor
• Podcasting station

The JRR has a table equipped with a RodeCaster II podcast soundboard and four microphones and headphones for audio recording sessions. Users can connect the board to their laptops and/or cellphones to record or to include additional participants via phone call or video chat.

Anyone using the Alcove may connect their laptop to the wide screen monitor or RodeCaster soundboard. For assistance, please ask at the circulation desk.

Reserving the Frank Thayer Alcove

The Frank Thayer Alcove is intended for use by SJMC students and staff members. If you are not part of the SJMC but are interested in reserving the space, please email Rowan Calyx.

Walk-in use of the Alcove is permitted if it is not currently in use or reserved. Here is the procedure to book the Alcove:

1. Log into your UW e-mail (WiscMail) account on your web browser. To open your calendar, select the Calendar icon from the toolbar on the left side of the page.
2. Click the New event button on the upper left side of the screen, or double click on the desired day on the calendar grid to open a new calendar form.
3. Fill out the information for your event.
4. Type SJMC – 2130a Vilas – JRR Alcove directly in the Search for a room or location field. Details related to the room’s availability should appear in the column on the right-hand side of the calendar form.
5. Click Send. You should receive a confirmation e-mail in your inbox with a link to the SJMC Event Technology Request form and instructional information on how to use the resources in the Alcove. If you have any additional questions about reserving the Frank Thayer Alcove, please email the JRR’s PA Librarian.