Quiet(er) spaces

Sometimes you need a peaceful place to work or decompress. The Libraries have a variety of spaces and resources at our locations that can help you. They include designated quiet floors and spaces, specialized study rooms, sensory processing tools, and computer carrels.

Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center (MIKC)

View of the lactation room showing a plush brown seat and a large plant.

MIKC 103: Lactation/Quiet Room

Sound level: Quiet.
Lighting options: Full artificial lighting, overhead turns on automatically.
Seating: One large pleather recliner.
Study carrels? No.
Amenities/notes: A mini fridge and microwave are available. For access, please see the information kiosk in the MIKC breezeway.

View of the Chase Tower Reading Room showing large windows and tables with lamps.

MIKC 300: Chase Tower Reading Room

Sound level: Restricted noise levels.
Lighting options: Table lamps; variable natural light with large windows, room darkening shades.
Seating: Wood chairs at tables. A few fabric loungers.
Study carrels? Yes.
Amenities/notes: Large opening into the floor above. Can hear others from the space above.  

View of the Tower Quiet Study featuring large windows and a unique, wood-paneled ceiling.

MIKC 400: Tower Quiet Study

Sound level: Restricted noise levels.
Lighting options: Variable natural light with large windows, room darkening shades.
Seating: Wood chairs at tables. Few fabric loungers.
Study carrels? No.
Amenities/notes: Large opening to the floor below. Can hear others from the space below. 

Wide angle shot of the Hilton Rotunda Reading Room showing many tables and several comforatble chairs.

MIKC 406: Hilton Rotunda Reading Room

Sound level: Restricted noise levels.
Lighting options: Table lamps; variable natural light with large windows, room darkening shades.
Seating: Wood chairs at tables. A few fabric loungers.
Study carrels? No.
Amenities/notes: Paired study areas facing windows with lamps.

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Study carrels in the faculty and graduate reserved studies space.

MIKC 421: Faculty and Graduate Reserved Studies

Sound level: Restricted noise levels.
Lighting options: Bright artificial light, not adjustable. Some windows with moderate natural light.
Seating: Fabric loungers; padded rolling/static chairs for desks; couches.
Study carrels? Yes.
Amenities/notes: Wolf Card access available to graduate students. Apply here.

The Fifth floor at the Knowledge Center showing tables with seating.

MIKC fifth floor: quiet study floor

Sound level: Restricted noise levels.
Lighting options: Table lamps. Natural lighting is variable.
Seating: Solid wood chairs, rolling computer chairs at desks and computers. Few pleather cushioned chairs.
Study carrels? Yes.
Amenities/notes: Four group study rooms. Bottle fillers next to both gendered bathrooms. Black and white printer available.

Interior shot of the Pillsbury Tower Graduate Quiet Study room.

MIKC 500: Pillsbury Tower Graduate Study

Sound level: Restricted noise levels.
Lighting options: Table lamps; variable natural light with large windows, room darkening shades.
Seating: Wood chairs at tables. Many fabric loungers and a fabric couch.
Study carrels? No.
Amenities/notes: Wolf Card access available to graduate students. Apply here.

Spaces at the DeLaMare Library

View of the DeLaMare audio room showing soundproofed walls and a computer station.

DLM 201A: Audio room

Sound level: Soundproofed.
Lighting options: Artificial only.
Seating: Padded rolling chairs.
Study carrels? No.
Amenities/notes: Check out key from Makerspace desk.

View of the exterior of the student collaboration room.

DLM 202A: Student collaboration room

Sound level: Varied, but muted.
Lighting options: Artificial only.
Seating: Padded rolling chairs.
Study carrels? No.
Amenities/notes: Reservable for 1-person but priority is given to groups of 2-6.

Spaces at the Savitt Library

Mascot, Wolfie, laying on a couch in the Savitt wellness room.

PME 104H: Wellness Room

Sound level: Quiet.
Lighting options: Choice of artificial lighting or dimmable natural light from windows overlooking the university practice fields and mountain range.
Seating: Zero-gravity reclining chair, relaxing sofa, and computer chair.
Study carrels? No.
Amenities/notes: Private, single-person space designed for relaxation and focus. Features include a zero-gravity chair, napping sofa, white noise machine, air purifier, a variety of fidget and relaxation tools, a wellness book collection, and a private workstation.

Close up shot of a narrow study pod with overhead lighting and soundproofed walls.

PME 104 Back: Hush Study Pods

Sound level: Noise-dampening design with soundproofing that reduces ambient noise by up to 30 dB.
Lighting options: Full control of lighting with adjustable brightness and color, plus four presets: Relax, Focus, Video Call/Conference, and Optimal.
Seating: Cushioned stools available at both seated and counter heights.
Study carrels? No.
Amenities/notes: Located in the quiet study area at the back of the library, these individual HushFree.S Study Pods provide a semi-private, soundproofed study space. Each pod allows users to adjust both ventilation and lighting to create a personalized study environment.

Quiet study area showing rows of wooden carrels and spaces divided by privacy cubbies.

PME 104 Back: Quiet Study Area

Sound level: Low/restricted noise; occasional muffled sounds from the front of the library or nearby group study rooms.
Lighting options: Full artificial lighting.
Seating: Individual wooden study carrels with fabric chairs, laptop risers, and electrical outlets; plus four half-walled privacy cubbies featuring large pleather stationary recliners, side tables, and a rolling whiteboard.
Study carrels? Yes.
Amenities/notes: Spacious, tucked-away area located at the back of the library behind the freestanding book stacks. Designed for individual, quiet study.

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