The libraries provide a diverse range of study spaces. This page describes general information about tables, carrels, and other workspaces throughout the libraries.

By Location: Willis Library | Eagle Commons Library | Discovery Park Library | Media Library | Library Annex

General Information

Most study spaces will contain the following:

• Study tables suitable for groups of 2-6 students
• Individual study carrels with and an overhead shelf.  Some powered
• Electrical Outlets
• Wireless Access
• Public Workstations

Please see the individual floor maps for numbers and placement of tables, outlets, etc. See Also: Services for Persons with Disabilities

Willis Library

Lower Level

Typically one of the quieter areas of the library. This floor provides a great deal of space during most of the year; however it can be quite full during exam periods.

• Designated "Quiet" study area
• Graduate Reserve Carrels
• Large number of individual study carrels
• Limited cell phone signals
• Microform readers
• Willis 035 instruction room

First Floor

The first floor of Willis is a high-traffic space with people coming and going all day and night. It is divided between two general areas, a technology-rich side ideal for individual work, and a space optimized for group study.

• Casual seating
• Cyber Cafe
• The Forum: Space for presentations, meetings, and other large instructional needs
• Image Depot & Printers
• Interactive Whiteboards (3)
• Lactation Room
• Study Tables, several with large computer monitors for group computing use
• White boards
• 24 Center
• Willis Library Learning Center & Instruction Room (Room 136): Typically used for group/class instruction sessions. Includes multiple computer workstations and projector

Second, Third, & Fourth Floors

Typically quieter than the first floor, with a mixed assortment of individual and group study spaces.

• Carrels for individual study
• Carrels with computer workstations
• Casual Seating
• Graduate Reserve Carrels
• Music Graduate Reserve Carrels (4th floor)
• Study tables

Eagle Commons Library

• Casual seating
• Collaboration and Learning Commons
• Individual study Carrels
• Interactive Whiteboards (2)

Discovery Park Library

Typically very quiet for individual and group study.

• Instruction Room (B135)
• Projector/Screen, Teaching Station
• Public computer workstations
• Interactive Whiteboard (1)
• Casual Seating
• Group & Individual Study Carrels
• Whiteboards

Media Library

• Computer workstations/search carrels.
• Casual seating area.
• Media viewing carrels.
• Media gaming stations.
• Media 111C screening room.

Library Annex

• Annex Reading Room.