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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!

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

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

Memory Lab

Three rectangular work tables with Apple computers and mesh backed office chairs. There is a white board on one wall and audio visual media converting equipment against another

 Reserve  |  Find it on the Floor Map (Room # 2104)

A self-serve location offering specialized equipment and software for converting old physical media to digital files. Learn more about the Memory Lab, including the full list of supported media formats.

Activities: Media Creation / Editing

Capacity: 1-2 people working together

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

Podcasting Lab

Three rectangular tables arranged together with an Apple Computer and headphones and microphones. There are two windows that look out onto the communal computer area.

 Reserve  |  Find it on the Floor Map (Room # 2102)

A soundproofed, self-serve location for creating and editing audio recordings such as podcasts with up to 4 mics and specialized software. Learn more about the Podcasting Lab

Activities: Media Creation / Editing

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

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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