Silent or Collaborative Spaces

Although there are many library locations on campus that provide an environment of quiet study or research, sometimes you need absolute silence for your heads-down work. Or, maybe you work better in a noisy environment, or want to work in a group without worrying about disturbing those around you.

Here are library locations that are intended specifically to support those who are looking for something other than a standard quiet library space.

Silent Spaces

  • No talking in these spaces.
  • Please pay close attention to the noises you might be making that could disturb others, including music leaking from your headphones, keyboard typing, and food wrappers.

Memorial Study Carrels

When you need to work by yourself with minimum distractions.

College Library Room 3191 South

Please do not talk in this silent study area which is located in the south half of Room 3191 (closest to Observatory Drive).

Steenbock Library 4th Floor

The top floor at Steenbock is designated for Silent Study.

Social / Collaborative Spaces

  • Talking is allowed.
  • Groups can work together and discuss their project, or their plans for the weekend.

College Library, 2nd Floor Center and 3rd Floor Center

Tables seat up to 4 people (6 if you squeeze), with power at each table.

Steenbock Library, 1st Floor

A variety of seating options are available, including flexible furniture if you need room for more people.

Media Studios, College Library 2252A and 2252B

Although these rooms are sometimes reserved for classes during the day, they are available other times for groups to work together. Furniture is flexible. Multiple sharable monitors and projectors.