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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!

Art Library Study Area

Carpeted open area with a tall ceiling a row of individual tables and chairs facing the window wall. In the foreground there is a printer and a round table with four chairs group around it. Also in view are four Mac computers on tables with chairs in a row, and a book shelf behind. A staircase to the right of the computers is visible leading up to the second floor that wraps around the space and includes more individual study tables and book shelves. 

 

The library offers 28 individual desks along the window wall, 4 tables for group study (2-5 people each), and 8 public computers. Noise level varies from quiet to collaborative.

Activities: Group Study, Individual Study

Capacity: 56 people

Features: Electrical Outlets, First Come First Served, Food / Drink Allowed

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

McKeldin Computer Area

People seated in front of rows of computers.

Find it on the Floor Map - look for the yellow dots! 

Near the entrance of McKeldin you'll find numerous PC and Mac computers, along with printers, copiers and scanners as well as spaces to charge and use your own device. You can print a paper quickly on the way to class or stay a while to work on an assignment; there are no time limits. Learn how to login to our computers, what software they have, and how many are currently available.

Activities: Group Study, Individual Study

Capacity: 119 individuals seated

Features: Computers, Electrical Outlets, First Come First Served, Food / Drink Allowed

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

Periodicals Room

Carpeted open area with arm chairs, side tables and individual wooden desk stations and chairs.

Find it on the Floor Map

In addition to housing current newspapers, magazines, and journals, this space is available as a study area. There's a variety of furniture, including carrels, large tables, and lounge chairs, as well as stations for media viewing.

Activities: Group Study, Individual Study

Features: Electrical Outlets, First Come First Served, Food / Drink Allowed

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

Portico

metal tables and chairs looking out onto a lawn and the sky

 Request  |  Find it on the Floor Map

This covered outdoor space has 7 tables with chairs and offers a great view of McKeldin mall. It can be reserved by library partners and campus administrators for special events, either on its own or together with the Portico Room. When there are no scheduled events, students are welcome to study here on a first come, first served basis. Learn more about its reservation policy and fees.

Activities: Group Study, Host Event, Individual Study

Capacity: 29 people seated

Features: First Come First Served, 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

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

Terrapin Learning Commons

An open area of the library with tables of different sizes and shapes spread around, accompanied by seating ranging from wheeled office chairs to padded benches. Many students seated at the tables are working on laptops, and a charging stand on wheels is visible near one of the tables.

The Terrapin Learning Commons (TLC) encompasses most of the public space on the 2nd floor of McKeldin Library. The main floor is not reservable and is first come, first serve. It contains tables and computers for both group and individual study.

Activities: Group Study, Individual Study

Features: Computers, Electrical Outlets, First Come First Served, Food / Drink Allowed, 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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