Find Your Study Spot
Whether you need a quiet place to focus or a space to work with classmates, the library offers a variety of study environments, seating options, and 23 group study rooms across three floors. Mobile whiteboards are available for use anywhere in the building, and markers can be borrowed at the Service Desk.
Please help maintain a comfortable learning environment by being considerate of others and following library and university conduct policies.
Level One (map)
Level One is the busiest floor and includes the Service Desk, computer lab, Print/Copy area, gallery, and 4 group study rooms. Seating includes tables, couches, and 2 adjustable-height desks. Snack and drink vending machines are located in the Print/Copy area.
Level Two (map)
Level Two offers both quiet and collaborative study spaces, including a Quiet Study Lounge, 12 group study rooms, and a library classroom. Seating includes booths, tables, tablet-arm chairs, balcony bar seating, and an adjustable-height desk.
Reserve a group study room or booth
Lower Level (map)
The Lower Level is the library's Quiet Study Floor, with open seating for focused, low-noise work. It has 12 study carrels, 7 group study rooms, tables, tablet-arm chairs, and an adjustable-height desk. Books, periodicals, DVDs, and CDs are also located on this floor.
Reserve a carrel or group study room
Other Campus Study Spaces
Bauccio Commons: open seating on the "quiet side"
Dundon-Berchtold Hall: Franz Lounge (first floor) and areas by classrooms on all floors
Franz Hall: Holy Cross Lounge on third floor
Pilot House: fireplace lounge and dining areas
Shiley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation: open seating on second, third, and fourth floors
(note: ground-level entrance is on the third floor)
St. Mary's Student Center: main floor lounge
Student community spaces: Commuter Student Lounge, Diversity Center, and residence hall lounges