The libraries on the Durham campus offer spaces for different work or study needs.
There are several areas that offer computers and large monitors for group work. These can also be used for group study purposes.
Please note there is no food allowed in Room 537.
| Library Location | Size | Rooms | Contact to Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimond Library | 2-6 people | Rooms 121, 123, 125, 349, & 351 | Dimond Loan Desk, 862-3125 |
| Collaborative Work Spaces; Level 3 near IT Support Center | First come, first served; priority given to groups over individual use | ||
| Up to 10 people | Room 327; available weekends and after 5 pm on weekdays | Dimond Loan Desk, 862-3125 | |
| Up to 20 people | Room 537; equipped with projector. No food allowed. | Library Administration, 862-1541 | |
| Up to 25 people | Room 343; available after 5pm | Library Administration, 862-1541 | |
| Engineering/Math/CS Library Kingsbury S236 |
Up to 12 people | Rooms L, M, N, & P; no food permitted | Engr/Math/CS Library Desk, 862-1196 |
| Physics Library DeMeritt 114 |
Up to 10 people | Room 114B; no food permitted | Physics Library Desk, 862-2348 |
All quiet study areas are identified by this symbol
These locations are designated for individual study, where there should be little or no talking and no audible electronic devices, including cell phones.
There may be occasional sounds from people passing by, getting materials, or using desktop computers or laptops
For really quiet study space:
Library users in quiet study areas whose study is disrupted are asked to first approach those who are noisy and ask them to be quiet. If necessary, please contact library staff for assistance. Library users who do not maintain quiet will be asked to leave the quiet study area.
Cell phones and conversations in Dimond Library can be taken to the Level 3 (Main Level) lobby, the building stairwells, or the areas by the North elevators on each floor. At the branches, please go out into the hall, well away from open doorways.
Areas not designated as Quiet Study or for group work or study are available for either use.
Areas that tend to be used for quiet study but are not specifically restricted to quiet study include individual carrels found in balcony areas and along the book stacks on Dimond Levels 1, 4 and 5.
Areas with open tables often tend to attract group use. Some of these areas include Dimond Levels 1 and 4 by the South Elevator, and the tables in Current Periodicals and Newspapers.
In the branch libraries, please keep in mind that in smaller spaces, sound travels easily. In open spaces, those in groups should keep voices low to accommodate those focusing on individual work.
Unassigned carrels are available for graduate students in Room 441 (Dimond Library, Level 4) and are generally meant for quiet study. To obtain the combination to the room, present a valid UNH ID at the Loan Desk on Level 3 (Main Level).
The faculty carrels are designed for individual quiet study and are located in Room 525 (Dimond Library, Level 5). This room has individual study carrels, lockers that can be signed out each semester and shelving to store materials. The guidelines for use are:
If you have questions, or would like additional information, please call the Library Administration Office at 862-1541.
