We strive to provide a welcoming study environment for all types of library users. Use the stoplight symbols throughout the building to find your ideal study space.
If you find your neighbors are being too loud for the space, we encourage you to politely ask them to lower their volume. If you are uncomfortable or your neighbors are still being too loud, contact us and we can come remind them of appropriate noise levels.
| Space Type | Space Guidelines | Locations in Alden |
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| - group work is encouraged
- normal conversation volume is expected
- cell phone conversations at a normal volume okay
- ringtones should be set to quiet or vibrate
| - 2nd Floor (entire floor)
- 3rd floor near the windows
- 4th floor near the help desk and in the Class of 1951 Lounge area
- Any study room in Alden
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| - occasional quiet conversations okay
- cell phones set to vibrate
- brief, quiet cell phone conversations okay
- headphone volume should be a personal listening level
- noise may come from nearby elevators, entrances, and service points
| - 1st floor
- 4th floor
- 5th floor near floor entrance/elevator
- 6th floor (entire floor)
- 7th floor (entire floor)
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| - talking is prohibited
- loud typing also discouraged
- no cell phone conversations
- no noisy food
- headphone volume should be a personal listening level
| - 1st floor along walls of International Collections Book Stacks
- 3rd floor Fine Arts Library Book Stacks
- 4th floor Very Quiet Study room
- 5th floor along south wall
- Farthest space from the elevator
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