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STEP 1102 - STEP Into College: Study Skills

Study

This page has links and information on how the library can help you hone your study skills and provide a place for you to focus. You'll find information about study rooms, designated quiet floors, and more. 

Coe Library Study Space

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

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