Rules that fit the space
Each of the spaces available for events has its own policies. Please take note of those differences when planning your event. Never hesitate to contact our event coordinators with any questions.
Each of the spaces available for events has its own policies. Please take note of those differences when planning your event. Never hesitate to contact our event coordinators with any questions.
The Wells Fargo Auditorium may be used by University-affiliated groups for the following purposes:
The auditorium is not available for non-University sponsored groups, regular classes after 5:30 p.m., or ongoing regularly scheduled meetings.
Sound and A/V in the auditorium or use of other equipment, for any purpose but screening videos, must be approved by an Event Technology specialist. Special Event organizers should contact the Event Technology Coordinator if you require sound or projection outside of the standard teaching podium already available in the auditorium.
Food and drink are not allowed in the auditorium. For special events, lobby space outside of the auditorium may be scheduled for concessions and other activities. Catering arrangements are the responsibility of the event organizer.
The auditorium is cleaned daily Monday through Friday. Weekend custodial support is provided only by special arrangement. Those scheduling weekend events will be required to contact the library event coordinators at least five business days in advance of a scheduled weekend event to arrange for cleaning. There will be a custodial support weekend charge, a minimum of two hours.
Lobby space outside of the auditorium may be scheduled in conjunction with the auditorium space. The lobby space may be used for registration tables, catering, or similar activities. The Knowledge Center does not provide security for furnishings or displays left in the lobby before or after event hours. Fire safety codes prohibit locking the first-floor entrance to the lobby. It is the responsibility of event organizer(s) to schedule staff to control non-participant access through the lobby.
The Library Event Coordinators will be able to set up your event. Contact them as soon as you have been approved to use the space in PackLife.
Contact: Library Administration at the Library Events Coordinator.
The auditorium, located on the first floor of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, room 124, has a maximum capacity of 163 people. Reservations will not be accepted for groups expected to exceed this capacity. Seating is theater-style and fixed.
The auditorium is available from one-half hour after the opening of the Knowledge Center to one-half hour before closing, including weekends. Click the link for hours. The schedule varies for holidays and academic breaks.
The Large Classroom may be used by University-affiliated groups for the following purposes:
The Large Classroom is not available for non-University sponsored groups, regular classes after 5:30 p.m., or on-going regularly scheduled meetings.
The Large Classroom is a Smart Classroom, contains equipment ready to use for lectures and presentations. The space has a projector, screen, computer for the instructor, podium, and clicker. For technical assistance, please contact Classroom Technology.
The Large Classroom is on the 1st floor of the MIKC, room 107, has a maximum of 80 people. Reservations will not be accepted for groups expected to exceed this capacity. Seating is theater-style and fixed.
The Library Event Coordinators will be able to set up your event. Contact them as soon as you have been approved to use the space.
Contact: the Library Event Coordinator.
The Large Classroom is available from one-half hour after the opening of the Knowledge Center to one-half hour before closing, including weekends. Click the link for hours. The schedule varies for holidays and academic breaks.
Conference room may be used by University affiliated groups.
The conference rooms 402 and 404 are located on the 4th floor of the MIKC. They are Smart Rooms, it has a projector, computer, whiteboard, and clicker available. The capacity for the spaces is 16 people around the large conference table and 2 sofas close by, 18 max.
The conference room 215 is on the 2nd floor is laptop ready, and has seating for 8 people. The space also includes a whiteboard and outlets.
The conference room 110 is on the 1st floor near the service desk and has a capacity to hold 9 people for collaboration.
The Studio Classrooms may be used by University-affiliated groups for the following purposes:
The Studio Classrooms are not available for non-University sponsored groups, regular classes after 5:30 p.m., or on-going regularly scheduled meetings.
The Studio Classrooms are Smart Classrooms, containing equipment ready to use for lectures and presentations. The space has a projector, screen, computer for the instructor, podium, and clicker. For technical assistance, please contact Classroom Technology directly.
The Studio Classroom is on the 1st floor of the MIKC, room 104 (fixed), and the other classroom is on the 3rd floor next to the Basque Center Library. They have a maximum of 24 people. Reservations will not be accepted for groups expected to exceed this capacity. Seating is theater-style.
The Studio Classrooms is available from one-half hour after the opening of the Knowledge Center to one-half hour before closing, including weekends. Click the link for hours. The schedule varies for holidays and academic breaks.
The Rotunda is a round event space on the 2nd floor of the Knowledge Center with many exterior-facing windows. It is separate from the Library proper and is ideal for many types of events from recitals to large group meetings. No technology is available in this space, self-serve only.
The Knowledge Nook is located on the 2nd floor south end of the breezeway. Library faculty and staff have priority to this space. The capacity is 30 people. Approval from the dean is needed. The space is equipped with an instructor monitor, podium, clicker, whiteboards, 15 moveable tables, 30 chairs.
The space is used for the following purpose:
The Pillsbury Graduate Quiet Study is located on the quiet floor-5th floor of the MIKC, room 500. It has outlets, tables, and chairs for studying during Library business hours, graduates only. The maximum capacity is 20 people. Approval from Dean is needed.
The space is used for the following purpose:
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