Study Space by Appointment

Make an appointment to study in a Memorial Library study space that has been setup to support individual study in an environment that follows campus and CDC guidelines for physical distancing.

Appointments available

• Appointments are limited to UW-Madison faculty, staff, and students.
• Appointments are available Monday – Friday, 9 am – noon and 1 – 5 pm, although arrival times are staggered.
• Please arrive promptly for your scheduled appointment time to help reduce congestion in the library entrance.
• Morning appointments end at noon. Afternoon appointments end at 5:00 pm.

Services description

• A variety of study spaces are available for reservation, including Room 116 (quiet), Room 126 (quiet), and the West Corridor.
• Seating capacity is reduced significantly and chairs are arranged to ensure compliance with campus and CDC physical distancing guidelines. Please sit only in spaces that are marked as available for use.
• Each person entering the library will need their own reservation.

How to schedule an appointment for a Memorial Library Study Space

Go here to start an appointment request.

1. Select the appropriate study space.
2. Review the service description before making a reservation.
3. Select a date and time to enter the library.
4. Answer all questions on the form.
5. Submit your appointment.

You will receive an email message confirming your appointment that includes library specific information and instructions.

It is important to note that we will have limited staff available onsite so not all building services are supported. This appointment is for a study reservation only. This appointment does not provide access to Memorial’s collections. Ask a Librarian services are available to assist in planning your visit in advance. Please visit our COVID-19 page for the most update to date information.