Spaces to Reserve

Study Spaces (Floors 1, 2, 3, 4)

• Tables for study available on each floor of the library
• Capacity: varies
• Floor Plans
• Contact library staff at 608-262-1371 or asksteenbock@library.wisc.edu for additional assistance

Small Study Rooms (101-104, 106, 108, 109, 111-115) 

• Small study rooms on the first floor
• Capacity: varies
• Check availability and make a study room reservation
• Floor Plans
• Study room policies
• Contact library staff at 608-262-1371 or asksteenbock@library.wisc.edu for additional assistance.

BioCommons (Floor 1)

• The BioCommons is located in the lower level of Steenbock Library
• Capacity: varies
  • 110A – large room with tables for study (all on wheels); easy to move tables and chairs for other events, projection and audio system; 2 seats each
  • 110B – smaller tables (NOT on wheels); audio system which works with projection; 2 seats each
  • 110D-F – glassed cubicles for small groups; 2 seats each
  • 106, 108, 109 – small group rooms with monitors; 2 seats each
  • 110C – lounge furniture with a more relaxed atmosphere; 20 seats
• Floor Plans
• Contact library staff at 608-262-1371 or asksteenbock@library.wisc.edu for additional assistance.

ROOM 240 – opens Aug 23, 2021

• Chairs and tables may be arranged to suit needs.
• Equipment :
  • For projection onto the large screen, you must bring a laptop or check out the laptop for the room at the service desk.
  • Ceiling-mounted projection system connections:
    • Connect a laptop wirelessly using in-room technology OR
    • Use an HDMI connection from a laptop.  Adapters may be available at the service desk.
  • In-ceiling speaker system
  • Free-standing glass board
  • Extra electrical outlets in floor
• To request use of this room, please call 608-262-1371 (especially for same day reservations) or fill out this form  
• Click the images below for a larger view | Room location
• Reservation policies

ROOM 340 – opens Aug 23, 2021 

• Chairs  and tables may be arranged to suit needs.
• Equipment :
  • For projection onto the large screen, you must bring a laptop or check out the laptop for the room at the service desk.
  • Ceiling-mounted projection system connections:
    • Connect a laptop wirelessly using in-room technology OR
    • Use an HDMI connection from a laptop.  Adapters may be available at the service desk.
  • In-ceiling speaker system
  • Glass board
  • Free-standing glass board
  • Extra electrical outlets in floor
  • Conference phone for incoming and outgoing local or toll free calls only is available upon request
• To request use of this room, please call 608-262-1371 (especially for same day reservations) or fill out this form
• Click the images below for a larger view | Room location
• Reservation policies

Room 105 (Floor 1) – opens Aug 23, 2021

• Room 105 is a hands-on computer classroom. It has 26 student workstations and an instructor workstation with projection.  It also has a small group meeting space with large monitor.
• It is scheduled by Steenbock staff and priority is given to library instruction sessions.
• To inquire about the possible use of this space, please fill out this form.

Rooms at other campus libraries

• • Go to https://www.library.wisc.edu/locations/library-study-rooms/ to check availability at other locations.