Policies

The intention of library study rooms is to provide a reservable space that provides increased isolation for an individual or group for a specified time. The policies below are intended to make these spaces broadly available for UW-Madison students, faculty, and staff.

Repeated violations of these or other library policies could result in action including – but not limited to – deletion of reservations or removal of an individual’s ability to make reservations.

• Individuals or organizations are limited to a maximum of 4 hours per day across all study rooms.
• A reservation is forfeited if you don’t arrive in the first 15 minutes of a reservation.
• Study rooms are only available during hours the library is open. Check library hours before making your reservation.
• Library staff reserve the right to resolve schedule problems by adjusting reservations or schedules.
• Due to safety and security considerations, do not block the views into the study rooms.

Additional Best Practices

• Cancel your reservations if they will not be used. Rooms should not be reserved regularly for potential or just-in-case situations.
• Although the study rooms are a more private space, they are not soundproof. Please pay attention to your noise level so that you do not disturb others outside your space.
• When filling out your reservation, note that the information you put in EVENT NAME will be viewable by the public. Use language that is appropriate for viewing in public spaces.
• If the technology in the space is not working, contact the library front desk to get assistance.

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