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Expected Volume
Expected volume is based on a scale of four levels of anticipated or encouraged volume within a given space.
Level 1: Talking is discouraged in this area. Phone calls should be taken outside this space.
Level 2: Talking at a low volume takes place between individuals here. Potential users should expect a steady “buzz” of conversational tones.
Level 3: Collaborations and group work are the norms in this space. Elevated levels of conversation and technology noises are common.
Level 4: It is not uncommon for events or presentations to be taking place in this space. This is a space with a lot of activity and may be distracting to some.
Study Spaces Throughout the University Library Locations
Click on the name of a study space to see more information about it.
| Building | Space | Volume Level | Food & Drink | Maximum Occupancy | Reservable Rooms | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACES (Funk) Library | Floors 2-4 | 2 | Covered drinks only | 350 | 6 | A great deal of natural light from windows around the exterior walls complemented by overhead lighting |
| Communications Library - Gregory Hall | Room 39 | 3 | Covered drinks only | 51 | 0 | Natural lighting via windows combined with overhead lights |
| Communications Library - Gregory Hall | Room 122 | 2 | Covered drinks only | 40 | 0 | Natural lighting via windows combined with overhead lights |
| Grainger Engineering Library Information Center | 1 West Design Space | 4 | Covered drinks only | 120 | 0 | Some natural light, overhead fluorescent lights |
| Grainger Engineering Library Information Center | 1st Floor Cafe | 4 | Food and drink welcome | 55 | 0 | Some natural light, overhead fluorescent lights |
| Grainger Engineering Library Information Center | 1st Floor Computer Cluster | 4 | Covered drinks only | 75 | 0 | Some natural light, overhead fluorescent lights |
| Grainger Engineering Library Information Center | 2nd Floor East Gallery | 1 | Covered drinks only | 207 | 0 | Some natural light, overhead fluorescent lights, adjustable lighting for individuals |
| Grainger Engineering Library Information Center | 2nd Floor Grand Gallery | 1 | Covered drinks only | 142 | 0 | Lots of natural light, adjustable lighting for group tables and individuals |
| Grainger Engineering Library Information Center | 2nd Floor West Gallery | 1 | Covered drinks only | 215 | 0 | Some natural light, overhead fluorescent lights |
| Grainger Engineering Library Information Center | 3rd Floor Central | 1 | Covered drinks only | 14 | 0 | Natural light, adjustable lighting for individuals, low indirect lighting good for those sensitive to too much light |
| Grainger Engineering Library Information Center | 3rd Floor East | 1 | Covered drinks only | 32 | 0 | Natural light, some overhead fluorescent lights, adjustable lighting for individuals |
| Grainger Engineering Library Information Center | 3rd Floor West | 1 | Covered drinks only | 35 | 0 | Natural light, adjustable lighting for individuals, low indirect lighting good for those sensitive to too much light |
| Grainger Engineering Library Information Center | 4th Floor Central | 4 | Covered drinks only | 125 | 0 | Overhead fluorescent lights, some natural light |
| Grainger Engineering Library Information Center | 4th Floor West | 4 | Covered drinks only | 93 | 11 | Overhead fluorescent lights, some natural light |
| Grainger Engineering Library Information Center | Lower Level | 4 | Food and drink welcome | 95 | 4 | Overhead fluorescent lights, some natural light |
| SSHEL - Main Library | Room 101 | 2 | Covered drinks only | 67 | 0 | Lots of natural light from large windows combined with overhead lights |
| SSHEL - Main Library | Room 123 | 1 | Covered drinks only | 26 | 0 | Some natural light from windows, but mainly overhead lights between book shelves |
| TLAS - Main Library | The Orange Room | 4 | Food and drink welcome | 340 | 12 | Lots of natural light, high ceilings with overhead florescent lights. No completely enclosed spaces that can be made dark so probably not the best for anyone with light sensitivity. |
| Literature & Languages Library - Main Library | Historic Reading Room | 1 | Covered drinks only | 320 | 0 | Natural lighting, table lamps, and low indirect lighting |
| Central Access Services - Main Library | Room 204 | 3 | Covered drinks only | 67 | 0 | Natural light and historic chandeliers |
| Scholarly Commons - Main Library | Room 220 | 4 | Covered drinks only | 83 | 4 | Lots of natural light with additional fluorescent lights |
| Literature & Languages Library - Main Library | Room 225 | 1 | Covered drinks only | 20 | 0 | Overhead florescent lights |
| History, Philosophy, & Newspaper Library - Main Library | HPNL Reading Room | 2 | Covered drinks only | 27 | 0 | Lots of natural light from large windows combined with overhead lights |
| Map Library - Main Library | Map Reading Room | 3 | No food or drink allowed | 4 | 0 | Overhead florescent lights, West-facing windows with shades |
| Music & Performing Arts Library - Music Building | MPAL Alcove | 3 | Covered drinks only | 8 | 0 | Overhead florescent lights |
| Music & Performing Arts Library - Music Building | MPAL Computer Area | 3 | Covered drinks only | 23 | 0 | Overhead florescent lights |
| Music & Performing Arts Library - Music Building | MPAL 1st Floor | 2 | Covered drinks only | 14 | 0 | Overhead florescent light and some natural light depending on location |
| Music & Performing Arts Library - Music Building | MPAL Reading Room | 1 | Covered drinks only | 79 | 0 | Lots of natural light from large windows in addition to overhead florescent lights |
| Music & Performing Arts Library - Music Building | MPAL 2nd Floor | 2 | Covered drinks only | 41 | 6 | Natural light along windows, overhead florescent lights elsewhere |
| Oak Street Library | Oak St. Reading Room | 2 | Covered drinks only | 21 | 0 | Natural light from large windows and overhead florescent light. |