Special Events Room, 6137 McKeldin Library
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Table of Contents Furniture, Equipment & Fees
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Room Description
Description:
Located on the 6th floor of McKeldin Library, this is a large, bright room useful for a variety of purposes, especially lectures, group discussions and receptions. In 2007 it was used for a scene in the movie National Treasure: Book of Secrets.Size and Capacity:
This room is 1,890 square feet in size. It can easily accommodate 200 people standing or 100 people sitting. Maximum seating is currently 110, limited by the number of chairs owned by the Libraries.
Reservation Policy
The Special Events room is available for use during hours when McKeldin Library is open. Events that will end after the library closes are not permitted. Non-library groups may not reserve the room on weekends.Priority is given to library groups. All other campus groups requesting to use this room must be affiliated with a UM academic or administrative unit. Groups with no campus affiliations should contact the Dean's Office before submitting a request to reserve the room.
The room is designed for special events such as talks, workshops, and receptions. It is not available for recurring classes.
The room with basic set up is offered free of charge to library and campus groups. Requests for other room configurations (e.g. cleared of furniture, tables arranged for group discussions, reception style, etc.) or extra equipment will incur rental costs.
Food is permitted in the room. Event liaisons (i.e. organizers) are expected to clean up after their event, put all refuse in the trash bins, and return the room to its original state. Food deliveries should be brought in via the McKeldin Library loading dock and the freight elevators. The loading dock is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. NOTE: If a Friday event includes food, the refuse must be removed from the room and taken down to the loading dock dumpsters.
Furniture & Equipment Charges (Basic & Extra)
Basic Room Set Up: (free)
The basic set up for the room is theatre style seating for around 80 people, a lectern and microphone, one table at the front, one flip chart easel with paper, two large tables (36"w x 90" L) at the side of the room for display or refreshments, a projection screen, and a water fountain.Extra Equipment: (charges)
See the room's Contract Form and/or the table illustrated below for details regarding descriptions and costs for additional equipment:EQUIPMENT FOR RENT
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ITEM DESCRIPTION RENTAL FEE 
These tables are rectangular, 24" wide x 72" long. Beyond the basic room set up, tables can be arranged in whatever configuration the Event Liaison chooses for a fee. $50 for set up Four (4) microphones are available for rent in addition to the permanent one connected to the lectern. A wireless lavalier microphone is also available. $25 Image coming soon! Based on the needs of the Event Organizer, you may opt to have the Libraries set up a projector with Internet access. A wall screen is permanently available in the room. $25 One flipchart easel with pad of paper is permanently available in the room. Up to 5 additional flipchart easels may be rented. Please provide your own markers and paper refills. $8 each A coat rack is available for your guests to use. $5 REQUEST FORM
Ready to submit a reservation? Please use this request formQUESTIONS? CONTACT US
Do you have questions about the policies, costs and/or procedures for using the Special Events Room, 6137 McKeldin Library? If yes, please contact the Dean of Libraries Office at 301-405-9127 (or 5-9127) Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
