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The Libraries offer a wide variety of spaces across our locations -- search, filter, or browse to find one that meets your needs.

Note: The Libraries have other useful spaces, and we're actively working to add them to this new page. Check back soon to find more!

Carrels (Reservable)

A small room with one wall dominated by a desk topped with shelving. Two wooden padded chairs are placed at the desk and the closed door holds a small window looking out into the library.

 Reserve 

These spaces for quiet individual study can be reserved for 1 hour slots with a maximum of 4 hours per day. Reservations can be made from one week to 2 hours in advance. Reservable study carrels are open to all University of Maryland-affiliated library users.

Activities: Individual Study, Virtual Meeting / Interview

Capacity: 1 person

Features: Electrical Outlets, Food / Drink Allowed, Reservable

  • Occasional quiet conversations are okay
  • Brief, quiet cell phone conversations are okay
  • Headphone volume should be at a personal listening level
  • For virtual meetings: use headphones and speak quietly

Faculty Office

A large wooden desk with storage shelves and cabinets facing a wide window into the library. The desk has a small lamp on it and nearby is a compact storage unit with drawers and a narrow closet.

 Reserve  |  Find it on the Floor Map (Room # 7233)

Only for faculty and graduate students who work as instructors. A large desk with ergonomic chair allows for quiet, individual work. There is also a small table and additional chairs for those who need to complete group work.

Activities: In-person Meeting / Interview, Individual Study

Capacity: 1-4 people in the same reservation

Features: Electrical Outlets, Food / Drink Allowed, Reservable

  • Occasional quiet conversations are okay
  • Brief, quiet cell phone conversations are okay
  • Headphone volume should be at a personal listening level
  • For virtual meetings: use headphones and speak quietly

Family Study Room

A carpeted room with two desks with monitors, blue chairs around a low table, and shelves of tabletop games.

 Reserve  |  Find it on the Floor Map (Room # 3233)

A study space for caregivers and their families. This room offers adult and kid-sized furniture as well as toys, crafts, books, puzzles, and more, so caregivers can focus on their work while keeping children occupied. Learn more.

Activities: Caregiving, Individual Study

Capacity: 1 family (up to 6 people total)

Features: Computers, Electrical Outlets, Food / Drink Allowed, Reservable

  • Group work is encouraged
  • Frequent and energetic conversation is expected
  • Cell phone calls and virtual meetings at a normal volume okay

Focus Room (McKeldin First Floor)

tall rectangular booth with three windows paneling the front. The middle window has a long door handle running vertically down it's right side. Inside on the left there is desk with a desk lamp, a padded office chair and a small whiteboard mounted on the back wall.

 Reserve 

This study carrel is located in the front wing of McKeldin Library on the first floor past the computer lab. The Focus Room is available for a 4 hour reservation.  Reservations can be made from one week to 2 hours in advance. 

Activities: Individual Study, Virtual Meeting / Interview

Capacity: 1

Features: Electrical Outlets, Food / Drink Allowed, Reservable, Whiteboard / Blackboard

  • Occasional quiet conversations are okay
  • Brief, quiet cell phone conversations are okay
  • Headphone volume should be at a personal listening level
  • For virtual meetings: use headphones and speak quietly

Portico Room

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 Request  |  Find it on the Floor Map (Room # 2109)

This moderately sized room has 8 round tables with 4 chairs each and access to the Portico, a covered outdoor space. It can be reserved by library partners and campus administrators for events such as lectures, group discussions, and receptions. When there are no scheduled events, students are welcome to study here on a first come, first served basis. Learn more about the room's reservation policy, including set-up options and fees. 

Activities: Group Study, Host Event, Individual Study

Capacity: 32 people seated; 60 people standing

Features: Electrical Outlets, First Come First Served, Food / Drink Allowed, Monitor with HDMI Connection, Reservable, Whiteboard / Blackboard

  • Group work is encouraged
  • Frequent and energetic conversation is expected
  • Cell phone calls and virtual meetings at a normal volume okay
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