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Library Rooms and Spaces

Reading Rooms

The reading rooms are designed as large, all-access, self-service areas designated for individual study. These common spaces include open shelves to provide free access to the majority of our collections but also desks, scanners, and outlets.

Rooms are available on regular hours; however, some areas are open 24/7*:

  • Main Library 2nd floor
    • General Reading Room (5.201)
    • *Astana Room (5e237)
  • Main Library 3rd floor
    • Reading Room (5.301)
    • *Aliya Room (5e316)
    • *Culture Room (5e334)
    • *Small Reading Room (5e316)
  • The Medical Library *Reading Room.

Please read Room capacity and equipment information, Library maps and books' locations.

Policy

  • The use of the rooms must comply with the Library Use Policy.
  • Rooms are available on
    • Monday - Friday at 8:30 am - 9:45 pm
    • Saturday - Sunday at 11:00 am - 7.45 pm.
  • Reading rooms are "living" and can not be reserved.
  •  ID is required to enter and remain in the rooms at night.
  • The low conversation is welcome; however, be mindful of those working around you.
  • Use headphones when listening to music or watching videos.
  • Put your cell phone on vibrate. Keep phone conversations quiet and brief, or step out of the room.
  • It is strictly forbidden to move furniture at will. If there is a need, please notify the librarian.
  • For your safety, it is strictly prohibited to remove electrical outlets.
  • Clear belongings from the space, making it available to use when leaving a seat for more than one hour. Do not leave belongings to reserve a study space.
  • Snacks and covered drinks are allowed.
  • Leave the space tidy when you go: materials and personal items left unattended may be removed by library staff; books with the status “borrowed” may be taken off the patron’s account.
  • The Library accepts no responsibility for loss of personal items.
  • The library reserves the right to revoke permission to use the room in the case of non-compliance with these policies.
  • Problems, concerns or policy violations may be reported to the Library front desk.

Collaborative Spaces

The collaborative spaces are less traditional, conversation-friendly zones in the library where you can work by yourself or as part of a group. These areas can be used to talk on the cell phone.

  • 5e327*
  • Collaborative area in a Reading Room (3rd floor)
  • Balcony Reading Room

For collaborative work on projects, please consider Group Study rooms that have additional equipment such as mediascape tables, glass writing panels, and whiteboards.

Please read Room capacity and equipment information, Library maps and books' location.

Access is provided 24/7*

Policy

  • The use of the rooms must comply with the Library Use Policy.
  • Rooms are available on
    • Monday-Friday at 8:30 am - 9:45 pm
    • Saturday - Sunday at 11 am - 7.45 pm.
  • Groups are encouraged, however, be considerate towards people nearby; keep conversations at a reasonable volume.
  •  Use headphones when listening to music or watching videos.
  • Put your cell phone on vibrate. 
  • Clear belongings from the space, making it available to use when leaving a seat for more than one hour. Do not leave belongings to reserve a study space.
  • Snacks and covered drinks are allowed.
  • Leave the space tidy when you go, materials and personal items left unattended may be removed by library staff.
  • The Library accepts no responsibility for loss of personal items.
  • For your safety, it is strictly prohibited to remove electrical outlets.
  • It is strictly forbidden to move furniture at will. If there is a need, please notify the librarian.
  • The library reserves the right to revoke permission to use the room in the case of non-compliance with these policies.
  • Problems, concerns or policy violations may be reported to the Library front desk.
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