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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.

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Featured: Family Study Room

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 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
  • Attend virtual meetings and events
  • Energetic group conversation volume is expected
  • Cell phone conversations at a normal volume okay

Art Library Seminar Room

Room with a large square table, padded chairs, white board and projector screen

 Request

Located on the second floor of the Art Library, just past the graduate student lounge. This room can be booked by UMD users for a variety of activities, with priority given to faculty, staff, and graduate students in the Studio Art, Art History, and Sociology departments. Please ask the front desk to unlock the room. 

Activities: Group Study, Host Event, In-person Meeting / Interview, Presentation Practice

Capacity: 10 people

Features: Electrical Outlets, Food / Drink Allowed, Reservable

  • Group work is encouraged
  • Attend virtual meetings and events
  • Energetic group conversation volume is expected
  • Cell phone conversations at a normal volume okay

Carrels (Open)

Small room with a desk and shelves along one wall. There is a wooden padded chair at the desk and a coat rack mounted on the wall next to a window with blinds.

Find it on the Floor Map

Study carrels #3207-3261 are open to all library users on a first-come, first-served basis. These rooms cannot be reserved.

Activities: Individual Study, Virtual Meeting / Interview

Capacity: 1 person

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

  • Occasional quiet conversations are okay
  • Brief, quiet cell phone conversations okay
  • Headphone volume should be a personal listening level

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 4-hour carrel  |   Reserve 8-hour carrel

Spaces for quiet individual study available for 4 or 8 hour reservations. They may be reserved from 2 hours to one week in advance.

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 okay
  • Headphone volume should be a personal listening level

Carver Room

Sign with George Washington Carver photo is displayed on window next to open door leading into the room

 Reserve  |  Find it on the Floor Map (Room # 3403)

This group study room is equipped with 2 rectangular tables, 10 chairs, and 1 blackboard. Reserve online up to one week in advance

Activities: Group Study

Capacity: 1 group with 2-10 people

Features: Electrical Outlets, Food / Drink Allowed, Reservable

  • Group work is encouraged
  • Attend virtual meetings and events
  • Energetic group conversation volume is expected
  • Cell phone conversations at a normal volume okay

Chatelet Room

Sign with Émilie du Châtelet photo is displayed on window next to open door leading into the room

 Reserve  |  Find it on the Floor Map (Room # 3403F)

The room is equipped with 1 rectangular table, 6 chairs, and 1 whiteboard. Reserve online up to one week in advance.

Activities: Group Study

Capacity: 1 group with 2-6 people

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

  • Group work is encouraged
  • Attend virtual meetings and events
  • Energetic group conversation volume is expected
  • Cell phone conversations at a normal volume okay

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. 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, what software they have, and how many are currently available.

Activities: Group Study, Individual Study

Capacity: 101 individuals seated

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

  • Group work is encouraged
  • Attend virtual meetings and events
  • Energetic group conversation volume is expected
  • Cell phone conversations at a normal volume okay

Einstein Room

Sign with Albert Einstein photo is displayed on open door leading into the room

 Reserve  |  Find it on the Floor Map (Room # 2403E)

This group study room is equipped with 1 rectangular table, 5 chairs, and 1 blackboard. Reserve online up to one week in advance.

Activities: Group Study

Capacity: 1 group with 2-5 people

Features: Electrical Outlets, Food / Drink Allowed, Reservable

  • Group work is encouraged
  • Attend virtual meetings and events
  • Energetic group conversation volume is expected
  • Cell phone conversations at a normal volume okay

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 okay
  • Headphone volume should be a personal listening level

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. It may be reserved from 2 hours to one week 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 okay
  • Headphone volume should be a personal listening level

Graduate Student Multi-Purpose Room

Carpeted room with large windows along one wall. There is a group of students sitting working at a large table and armchairs around the room.

Find it on the Floor Map (Room # 5101F)

A comfortable space for graduate students and student veterans (regardless of status). Request access and swipe your UMD ID card to enter.

Activities: Group Study, In-person Meeting / Interview, Individual Study

Capacity: 17 people

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

  • Group work is encouraged
  • Attend virtual meetings and events
  • Energetic group conversation volume is expected
  • Cell phone conversations at a normal volume okay

Graduate Student Study Area

Carpeted room with individual wooden desk stations and chairs in rows.

Find it on the Floor Map (Room # 3100A)

A quiet and comfortable space for graduate students and student veterans (regardless of status) to study or work individually. Request access and swipe your UMD ID card to enter.

Activities: Individual Study

Capacity: 13 individuals

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

  • Occasional quiet conversations are okay
  • Brief, quiet cell phone conversations okay
  • Headphone volume should be a personal listening level

JSG Makerspace

Large windowed room with a long table in the middle and equipment workstations along the walls

 Reserve  |  Find it on the Floor Map

This space offers instruction in the use of emerging technologies like 3D printing, Laser Cutting, Virtual Reality and much more. UMD students, faculty and affiliates from all academic disciplines are welcome. Learn more about the John and Stella Graves Makerspace.

Capacity: Up to 12 people; priority given to groups or individuals scheduled to use equipment

Features: Computers, Electrical Outlets, Reservable

  • Group work is encouraged
  • Attend virtual meetings and events
  • Energetic group conversation volume is expected
  • Cell phone conversations at a normal volume okay

Lactation Room

Exterior wooden door to the space, with sign showing that the room is currently in use

Intended for new mothers studying or working at UMD, this room is private, lockable, and has a chair, stool, desk, and refrigerator. To use the room, stop by the Library Services Desk to sign out the key, then return it when you're done. There's no time limit, but please be considerate of others who may wish to use the room.

Activities: Caregiving

Capacity: 1 adult, + accompanying child(ren)

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

  • Group work is encouraged
  • Attend virtual meetings and events
  • Energetic group conversation volume is expected
  • Cell phone conversations 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
  • Attend virtual meetings and events
  • Energetic group conversation volume is expected
  • Cell phone conversations at a normal volume okay

One Button Studio

Podium with recording equipment, including video camera, monitor, and microphone

 Reserve  |  Find it on the Floor Map

A simplified recording studio that gives UMD users the ability to create a high-quality video recording without any previous video production experience. Learn more about the One Button Studio. 

Activities: Media Creation / Editing, Presentation Practice

Capacity: 1 person or group at a time

Features: Reservable

  • Group work is encouraged
  • Attend virtual meetings and events
  • Energetic group conversation volume is expected
  • Cell phone conversations 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
  • Attend virtual meetings and events
  • Energetic group conversation volume is expected
  • Cell phone conversations 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
  • Attend virtual meetings and events
  • Energetic group conversation volume is expected
  • Cell phone conversations 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
  • Attend virtual meetings and events
  • Energetic group conversation volume is expected
  • Cell phone conversations 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
  • Attend virtual meetings and events
  • Energetic group conversation volume is expected
  • Cell phone conversations at a normal volume okay

Quiet Study Room

Carpeted room with individual wooden desk stations and chairs.

Find it on the Floor Map

This room (#1113) contains desks for individual quiet study. No reservations, no time limit.

Activities: Individual Study

Capacity: 15 individuals

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

  • Users can engage in individual, quiet study
  • Talking is prohibited
  • No cell phone conversations
  • Headphone volume should be a personal listening level

Reading Room

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Find it on the Floor Map

This light-filled, classic-style reading room offers a quiet space for students and researchers. Wooden tables are equipped with individual task lamps, outlets, and USB ports. There is also soft seating for casual reading or quiet conversation. No food or drinks allowed (except water).

Activities: Individual Study

Capacity: 116 individuals

Features: Electrical Outlets, First Come First Served

  • Occasional quiet conversations are okay
  • Brief, quiet cell phone conversations okay
  • Headphone volume should be a personal listening level

Reflection Space

small area tucked behind floral patterned wall affixed with a usage guidelines plaque

Find it on the Floor Map (Room # 3214)

This alcove, with a window and bench, provides UMD community members with a quiet space for meditation, reflection, or prayer. Learn more about the space's guidelines.

Features: First Come First Served

  • Occasional quiet conversations are okay
  • Brief, quiet cell phone conversations okay
  • Headphone volume should be a personal listening level

Special Events Room

Carpeted windowed room, over head lit with wooden tables and padded chairs configured in small groups for a workshop

 Request  |  Find it on the Floor Map (Room #6137)

A large, bright room that can be reserved for a variety of events, such as lectures, workshops, and receptions. Learn about the room's reservation policy, including set-up options, equipment, and fees.

Activities: Host Event

Capacity: 130 people seated; 200 people standing

Features: Electrical Outlets, Food / Drink Allowed, Reservable

  • Group work is encouraged
  • Attend virtual meetings and events
  • Energetic group conversation volume is expected
  • Cell phone conversations 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
  • Attend virtual meetings and events
  • Energetic group conversation volume is expected
  • Cell phone conversations at a normal volume okay

Tesla Room

Sign with Nikola Tesla photo is displayed on window next to open door leading into the room

 Reserve  |  Find it on the Floor Map (Room # 3403H)

This group study room has two windows and is equipped with 2 rectangular tables, 10 chairs, and 1 blackboard. Reserve online up to one week in advance.

Activities: Group Study

Capacity: 1 group with 2-10 people

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

  • Group work is encouraged
  • Attend virtual meetings and events
  • Energetic group conversation volume is expected
  • Cell phone conversations at a normal volume okay

TLC Group Study Rooms

Two students can be seen through a window working around a table in a closed room. There is a monitor mounted on the wall opposite the window. A small plaque beside the door reads "Group Study"

 Reserve  |  Find it on the Floor Map (Room # 2100A - 2100M)

These 11 rooms are available for students to meet, work, and study with others. A group must consist of 3 or more people, and the maximum amount of time for a reservation is 2 hours.

Activities: Group Study

Capacity: Groups with a minimum of 3 and maximum of 8

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

  • Group work is encouraged
  • Attend virtual meetings and events
  • Energetic group conversation volume is expected
  • Cell phone conversations at a normal volume okay

TLC Workshop & Meeting Room

Four small circular tables, each with a few chairs around it. The chairs are wheeled and armless with mesh backs. There is a whiteboard on the wall and a window looks out into the interior of the library.

 Reserve  |  Find it on the Floor Map (Room # 2113)

This space is ideal for large group study and meetings.

Activities: Group Study, In-person Meeting / Interview, Presentation Practice

Capacity: Groups with a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 25.

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

  • Group work is encouraged
  • Attend virtual meetings and events
  • Energetic group conversation volume is expected
  • Cell phone conversations at a normal volume okay

TLC Workshop & Meeting Room

Carpeted room with a U-shape table surrounded by office chairs, facing a large screen. There is a computer in one corner and two windows on one wall.

 Request  |  Find it on the Floor Map (Room # 2111)

This space is ideal for large group study and meetings. It can also be used for private virtual conversations, such as over Zoom or Skype, as well as for presentation practice using the One-Button Studio.

Activities: Group Study, In-person Meeting / Interview, Presentation Practice, Virtual Meeting / Interview

Capacity: Groups with a minimum of 8 and maximum of 15

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

  • Group work is encouraged
  • Attend virtual meetings and events
  • Energetic group conversation volume is expected
  • Cell phone conversations at a normal volume okay

TLC Workshop & Meeting Room

Three circular tables surrounded by wheeled armless chairs with mesh backs in a spacious room with tall windows and a green wall.

 Request  |  Find it on the Floor Map (Room # 2105)

This space is ideal for large group study and meetings as well as group media viewing.

Activities: Group Study, In-person Meeting / Interview, Media Viewing

Capacity: Groups with a minimum of 8 and maximum of 35

Features: Electrical Outlets, Food / Drink Allowed, Monitor with HDMI Connection, Reservable

  • Group work is encouraged
  • Attend virtual meetings and events
  • Energetic group conversation volume is expected
  • Cell phone conversations at a normal volume okay
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