Library Study Spaces

Library Space Guidelines

It is that time of year; study rooms, group work areas, and library spaces are in demand for final projects and assignments.  

Below is an overview of Archer Library space guidelines. The second floor is a combination of group work and quiet study;  as classes often meet in the curriculum textbook annex and a variety of assignments are facilitated by the Instructional Resource Center.

Quiet Study • Floors 3 & 4

• Talking is limited;
• Occasional conversations permitted;
• Cell phone set to vibrate;
• Headphone volume set to personal level; and
• Loud typing is discouraged.
  
  

Group Work Areas • Floors 5 & 6

• Group work is encouraged;
• Normal conversational volume is expected;
• Cell phone conversations normal volume (not speaker);
• Cell phone set to quiet or vibrate; and
• Be considerate of other groups working in the area.

Study Rooms • Floors 2, 4, & 5

• Available for groups and single occupants;
• Normal conversational volume is expected;
• Study rooms follow the space designation of their floor;
• Be considerate of other students working near the room; and 
• Remember, study rooms are NOT soundproof.

Library Spaces • Group & Quiet

Space Guidelines

Back by popular demand, designations for quiet study and group work areas in Archer Library. Informational signage has been posted on the book return bins on each floor.  For ease of viewing, floors 4 through 6 have secondary signs on the endcaps. 

Below is an overview of Archer Library space guidelines. The second floor is a combination of group work and quiet study;  as classes often meet in the curriculum textbook annex and a variety of assignments are facilitated by the Instructional Resource Center.

Quiet Study • Floors 3 & 4

• Talking is limited;
• Occasional conversations permitted;
• Cell phone set to vibrate;
• Headphone volume set to personal level; and
• Loud typing is discouraged.
  
  

Group Work Areas • Floors 5 & 6

• Group work is encouraged;
• Normal conversational volume is expected;
• Cell phone conversations normal volume (not speaker);
• Cell phone set to quiet or vibrate; and
• Be considerate of other groups working in the area.

Study Rooms • Floors 2, 4, & 5

• Available for groups and single occupants;
• Normal conversational volume is expected;
• Study rooms follow the space designation of their floor;
• Be considerate of other students working near the room; and 
• Remember, study rooms are NOT soundproof.

AU Library: Quiet Spaces

Looking for a quiet space to study during finals? 
The 3rd and 6th floors of AU Library are designated quiet zones during extended hours and finals.

Interested in reserving a study room? 
Stop at the circulation desk and reserve a study room on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th floor for a maximum of three hours. Please note, students using a previously reserved study room will be asked to vacate the room.

Already have a favorite library spot? 
Create your own quiet space using the free (disposable) ear plugs available at the IRC print station on the second floor.

Finals Week: Quiet Spaces

Looking for a quiet space to study during finals? 
AU Library has designated the 3rd and 4th floors as quiet spaces during extended hours and finals week, April 24th - May 3rd.

Interested in reserving a study room? 
Stop at the circulation desk and reserve a study room for three hours. Please note, students using a previously reserved study room will be asked to vacate the room.

Have a favorite library spot? 
Create your own quiet space using the free ear plugs available at the main floor circulation desk and the 2nd floor print station outside the IRC.

Quiet Study Spaces

Looking for a quiet space to study during finals? 
The 3rd and 4th floors of AU Library are designated quiet spaces during extended hours and finals.

Interested in reserving a study room? 
Stop at the circulation desk and reserve a study room on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th floor for a maximum of three hours. Please note, students using a previously reserved study room will be asked to vacate the room.

Already have a favorite library spot? 
Create your own quiet space using the free (disposable) ear plugs available at the library circulation desk on the main floor and the IRC print station on the second floor.

Finals Week: Quiet Spaces

Looking for a quiet space to study during finals? 
AU Library has designated the 3rd and 4th floors as quiet spaces during extended hours and finals week, May 1st - May 10th.

Interested in reserving a study room? 
Stop at the circulation desk and reserve a study room on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th floor for a maximum of three hours. Please note, students using a previously reserved study room will be asked to vacate the room.

Already have a favorite library spot? 
Create your own quiet space using the free (disposable) ear plugs available at the library circulation desk on the main floor and the IRC print station on the second floor.

AU Library: Study Rooms

Looking for a quiet space to study during finals?

AU Library has designated the 3rd and 4th floors as quiet spaces during extended hours and finals week, December 6th - December 15th. Comfortable open study areas are available to students on both floors.

Interested in reserving a study room?  

Stop at the circulation desk and reserve a study room on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th floor for a maximum of three hours. Please note, students using a reserved study room will be asked to vacate the room.

Already have a favorite spot?

Create your own quiet space using the free (disposable) ear plugs available at the library circulation desk on the main floor and the IRC print station on the second floor.

Study Rooms & Quiet Space

Looking for a quiet space to study during finals?

AU Library has designated the 3rd and 4th floors as quiet spaces during extended hours and finals week, April 26th - May 5th. Comfortable open study areas are available to students on both floors.

Interested in reserving a study room?  

Stop at the circulation desk and reserve a study room on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th floor for a maximum of three hours. Please note, students using a reserved study room will be asked to vacate the room.

Already have a favorite spot?

Create your own quiet space using the free (disposable) ear plugs available at the library circulation desk on the main floor and the IRC print station on the second floor.

AU Library: Study Rooms

Looking for a quiet space to study during finals?

AU Library has designated the 4th and 5th floors as quiet spaces during extended hours and finals week, November 30th - December 10th. Comfortable open study areas are available to students on both floors.

Interested in reserving a study room?  

Stop at the circulation desk and reserve one of our study rooms on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors for a maximum of three hours. Please note, students using a reserved study room will be asked to vacate the room.

Library Quiet Spaces: Finals

Looking for a quiet space to study during finals?

AU Library has designated the 4th and 5th floors as quiet spaces during extended hours and finals week, April 27th through May 6th.

Study rooms and open study areas are available to students on both floors. If a computer is not available in the study room, outlets are present for personal computers.

• Interested in reserving a study room?
  The circulation desk, library main floor, has sign up sheets. Reserve a study room on the third, fourth, and fifth floor for three hours.


• Having trouble with your computer?
  Check out a laptop at the circulation desk, library main floor.