Coe Level 4 Central: Quiet study sign
Coe level 2 east: study area
Geology first floor: study area
Coe level 2 east: computer lab
The UW Libraries provide a variety of study arrangements for quiet and group study. This guide describes what is available in Coe Library, Geology Library, and the Learning Resource Center.
William Robertson Coe Library, UW's largest library, has approximately 1,500 study spaces and the widest range of study options. [Hours] Quiet Study: Open areas on Levels 3 and 4 of the bookstacks are dedicated to quiet study. There is seating for 300+ at tables, carrels, and lounge chairs. Group Study: Open areas on Levels 1 and 2 (including the McMurry Reading Room), and Level 5, plus the east end of Level 3 are available for group study. There is space for up to 720+ at tables and lounge areas in these areas. There are 4 collaborative pods on Level 1, and 1 pod each on Levels 2 and 3. These have space for up to five users. Computers: There are 138 computers in labs managed by UW IT on Levels 1, 2, and 3. Some are set up for individual use and some are set up for both individual and small group use. The Coe Help Desk.lends laptops for in-library use and iPads for out-of-library use. Wireless service is accessible throughout the building. Study Rooms: 18 study rooms (located located throughout the building) are available for individual and group study. They are equipped with tables, whiteboards, PCs, and wall-mounted monitors. For particulars on study room capacity or equipment see the Reserve-a-Room or inquire at the Help Desk. Coffee Shop: The Book & Bean, located near the Coe Library entrance on Level 2, has 25 seats primarily for coffee shop clientele but they can be used for collaborative work as well. Additional food services are available in the nearby Wyoming Union. Other: Level 1 has individual viewing/listening carrels. Coe Library also contains the Chisum Special Collections Reading Room, whose tables are dedicated to use of the collections and not for general study. |
Coe level 4 west: quiet stud |
The Brinkerhoff Geology Library, located in the Geology Building, has limited study space and a small number of student computers. [Hours]
Quiet Study: None of the areas in the Library are designated for quiet study, although the lower level is typically quiet.
Group Study: There is no designated group study area in the Library, although there is an area in the basement that has a table with an adjacent whiteboard that may accommodate up to six at a time.
Computers: The Library has six student computers located on both first floor and basement. There is also a student scanner available nearby. Wireless service is accessible throughout the facility.
Study Rooms: There are 2 study rooms equipped with tables, whiteboards, PCs, and wall-mounted monitors in the Geology Library.
Coffee Shop: There are no food purveyors in the Geology Library.
The Learning Resource Center (or LRC), located in Education Building 222, has study space space for 40 people at tables and lounge areas as well as an Electronic Classroom. [Hours]
Quiet Study: None of the areas in the LRC are designated for quiet study.
Group Study: The LRC provides one meeting room for group study that has a maximum capacity of 12 people. This meeting space must be reserved in advance when the Lab School is in operation mid-August through mid-June, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Reservations can be made by contacting the LRC.
Computers: The LRC has a computer lab with a 18 computer capacity. This lab must be reserved in advance when the Lab School is in operation mid-August through mid-June, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Reservations can be made by contacting the LRC. Wireless service is available throughout the LRC.
Study Rooms: There are no study rooms in the LRC.
Coffee Shop: Food and drinks are not permitted in the LRC. Please be aware we are also a nut-free food zone.