Group Study Rooms
Raynor 2nd floor South
Effective March 21, 2011, the south end of the Raynor Library second floor will be designated for collaborative study. Students are encouraged to use this
space for project meetings and conversation. Portable white boards with dry erase markers are available for group use in this area.
Quiet study space is available in Memorial Library.
The library has 15 group study rooms available for student use. Some of the rooms can be reserved, some are only available on a first come, first served
basis. A group may use any empty room if it is not reserved.
With only 15 rooms available in Raynor Library, these group study rooms are a shared resource. We ask that you be considerate of others and help us to
ensure equitable access to these spaces for all members of the university community.
The rooms are designated for group student collaboration, not individual study. While individuals may use a room if it is not scheduled, please be gracious
about surrendering the space if requested by a group. The rooms are also not intended for recurring class meetings, seminars, club meetings, or other
extra-curricular activities.
Reservations can be made in-person at the Raynor Circulation Desk or by phone at (414) 288-7555.
FAQs
Undergraduate and Graduate students
How do I make a reservation?
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the Raynor Circulation Desk or by phone at 288-7555. When you arrive at the desk to check out the study room key, be prepared to have members of your
group present:
For projector or LCD rooms 3 people
For large study rooms 5 people
We ask this to ensure that these high demand study spaces are used most effectively.
Return the key to the Circulation Desk at the end of your reserved time. Keys must be checked in on time or fines may accrue.
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Are there group study rooms which can’t be reserved?
The following group study rooms are generally available on a first-come, first-served basis.
There are three types of rooms that are available:
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General purpose group study rooms
R028, R030, R060F, R060G, and R060H located on Raynor Lower Level.
General group study room guidelines apply.
All the above rooms have whiteboards.
Rooms with LCD projectors
R060J located on Raynor Lower Level.
General group study room guidelines apply.
The above room has a whiteboard.
Rooms with LCD screens
R060E located on Raynor Lower Level
R217 located on Raynor Level 2.
General group study room guidelines apply.
All the above rooms have whiteboards.
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What group study rooms can be reserved?
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three different kinds of rooms that can be reserved.
Rooms with LCD projectors
R136 and R165 located on Raynor Level 1.
May be reserved for groups of 3 or more with technology needs.
At least three members of the group must be present at the Circulation desk to check the room key out.
General group study room guidelines apply.
All the above rooms have whiteboards
Rooms with LCD screens
R134 and R167 located on Raynor Level 1
R215 located on Raynor Level 2
May be reserved for groups of 3 or more with technology needs.
At least 3 members of the group must be present at the Circulation desk to check the room key out. General group study room guidelines apply.
Only room 134 has a whiteboard
Large group study rooms
R221* and R223 located on Raynor Level 2.
These rooms are reserved for groups of 5-10 students.
At least 5 members of the group must be present at the Circulation desk to check the room key out. General group study room guidelines apply.
*Room 221 also has a LCD screen.
All the above rooms have whiteboards
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How do I know what rooms have been reserved?
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each study room in the morning. The printed schedule may not always accurately reflect all current
reservations for a room due to same day reservations. If you have questions about a room’s availability, ask at the Circulation desk. less....
How long can I reserve a room for
Reservations are for two hours, renewable based on availability.
When can I make a reservation?
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to two weeks ahead of time. Reservations are made in half hour increments. Same day reservations must be made
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May I have more than 1 reservation in the system at a time?
You may have up to three pending reservations per person.
How long will you hold a reservation if we don’t arrive on time?
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10 minutes after the reserved time. If the key is not checked out within 10 minutes of its reserve time,
others will be allowed to utilize the room for the remainder of the reservation period.
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What happens if I don’t return the study room key on time or if I lose it?
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result in a written warning the 1st time. The 2nd time may result in a forfeiture of group study
room checkout privileges for the rest of the semester.
A lost key will incur a $25 replacement fee. less....
Can I use a group study room if I am not with a group?
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group collaboration, NOT individual study. While individuals may use a room if it is not scheduled,
please be gracious when asked to surrender the space if requested by a group. less....
Can I use a group study room for tutoring or other formal/informal instruction sessions?
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intended for use by students for group work. Due to the high demand, we cannot accommodate use of these
rooms for instructional purposes such as recurring class meetings, tutoring sessions, exam reviews etc. less....
What happens if my group wants to use a study room on a walk in basis but all of them are in use and some have only 1or 2 people in
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occupied and some are in use by only one or two people, see the circulation staff. Circulation staff will
have the room vacated for your use. Reservations may be made in person at the Circulation Desk or by phone (414) 288-7555. less....
Faculty
I am a faculty member. May I make a recurring reservation for a group study room for class purposes?
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not intended for recurring class meetings. We have very few group study rooms and there is high student
demand for them. They are intended for collaborative student use only. Occasional use by a faculty member
for a special class session can be accommodated. Please contact the Circulation desk with questions. less....
Law students
I’m a Law student, may I reserve a study room?
Law students may more...
