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Library Spaces

Study Rooms on First Floor

There are six study rooms located on the first floor in the front of the library. All rooms are equipped with tables, chairs and whiteboards. These rooms may be used for group collaboration or individual study. Some may be reserved for use during library operating hours, others are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that after library operating hours, all study rooms are first-come, first-served.

Henderson Room 1-6223C, Capacity: 6 Reserve Room

This room has a wall-mounted monitor and Apple TV connectivity for displaying your laptop or iPad.

Romano Room 1-6223D, Capacity: 12
Study Room 1-6223H, Capacity: 4
Study Room 1-6223I, Capacity: 4
Study Room 1-6223J, Capacity: 4
Collaboration Room 1-6223K, Capacity: 9 Reserve Room

Group Study and Recording Room, 1-6223B

The room features a PC, microphone, speakers, and a wide array of software to help you develop all kinds of original content. Also a good place to schedule for a Zoom meeting or job interview. This room may be reserved for use during library operating hours. After library operating hours, the room is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Capacity: 4.

Reserve the Group Study and Recording Room

Study Rooms in Stacks

There are five small study rooms located on the outer perimeter of the stacks. One is located on the upper stacks level and four are on the lower stacks level. Rooms are equipped with tables, chairs and whiteboards. These rooms are available during library operating hours on a first-come, first served basis. The rooms may be used for group collaboration or individual study.

Lobby Area

Located just inside the main entrance. A variety of seating and table options are available in the Miner Library Lobby Area collaboration space. Talking in this area is allowed and encouraged!

Main Reading Room

Lots of different seating, a fireplace, and plenty of outlets for your mobile computing are waiting here for you. This area is for quiet study. Miner Library's main reading room was the original lobby of Strong Memorial Hospital!

Miner Library Reading Room Historic Tables

Reading Room Annex 1-6010

Off our main reading room, you will find additional study space and computer stations. This is a popular, light-filled location for quiet, individual reading, study, and computer use. You will find computer tables and individual study carrels here.

Computers in Miner Library Reading Room Annex

Bhagat Classroom 1-6200D

When not reserved for a class or meeting, this room is available for collaboration or study. A schedule of weekly activities can be found by scanning the QR code posted outside the room.

Additional information about the Bhagat Classroom, 1-6200D can be found here.

Study Tables and Carrels in Stacks

You will also find study tables and carrels dispersed throughout the upper level of the stacks. Available for individual study during library operating hours.

Atrium

Just outside the Library main entrance, there are many tables and chairs placed along the walls of this long hallway. It’s a great place to study, to have an impromptu meeting, or to have lunch. Plenty of natural light from the skylights!