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Study Spaces

Are you looking for a good place in the Library for Group or Quiet Study?
Here's where to find it!

  • Lower Level
    • Individual and group study spaces by Technology Services and next to the Makerspace.
  • Main Floor
    • Reading Rooms and Rocking Chair Room: study tables and soft furniture
    • Link and Learning Commons: study tables, pods, and soft furniture
    • Library 146 (Collaboration Space) Capacity: 12
      Reserve here: https://pugetsound.libcal.com/space/116738
    • Carrels for up to two people: LIB 133, 135, 137, 139
  • 2nd Floor
    • Study Rooms (on Mezzanine): LIB 202, 204, 206, 208
    • Archives and Special Collections: study tables outside of the main reading room
    • Carrels and tables along the perimeter of the floor. Many are positioned next to windows.
  • 3rd Floor
    • Carrels and soft furniture tucked near the book shelves.
  • 4th Floor
    • To the Heights Silent Study: long tables and soft chairs in the brightest spot in the Library

Finding Quiet Study
There are partitioned desks and cozy sitting areas throughout the library for quiet study. Try the upper floors to find the quietest areas. The general rule is, “the higher you go, the quieter it gets."

Meeting Rooms

There are several meeting rooms in the library that can be reserved using the 25 Live Room scheduling service.  Room requests should be made through this system. The library does not schedule these rooms. Media and technology support is provided by Technology Services.

Scheduling Link:  25live.pugetsound.edu
View the tutorial:  https://www2.pugetsound.edu/files/resources/eventcreationtutorialv3.pdf

  • Misner Room (Main floor, room 127)
    Please note, this room is adjacent to a study area and it is not sound proofed.
    Seats 27
    Fourteen around one large board room table and an additional 11 seats in perimeter upholstered chairs; has whiteboard and projection screen and side board.
     
  • McCormick Room (Third floor, room 303)
    Seats 25 
    (Room Capacity: 40 Additional chairs should be requested in the room reservation process)
    Twenty chairs around nine (2.5' x 5.5') board room tables plus four easy chairs and a loveseat. Has whiteboard, telephone, satellite cable outlet and projection screen. If you need a different table arrangement in the McCormick room, feel free to move tables as needed; however, please remember to allow extra time to return the tables to their original configuration before your group's departure.
     
  • Conference Room 053 (Lower Level)
    Seats up to 24 in a variety of configurations. Media includes a ceiling mounted projector, sound system, podium with presenter computer, and HDMI connection.
     
  • Conference Room 054 (Lower Level)
    Seats up to 16 in a hollow square. Media includes LCD TV and HDMI connection.