Purpose
The study rooms are designed to provide a quiet area of study for individual or small groups. The fundamental purpose of these study rooms is to provide a suitable environment for research, study and reading.
The rooms are not for larger group pursuits, including social activities, sales or club and business meetings or other for-profit entities or organizations.
Additional study space is available within the Library.
Location
There are 4 study rooms located on the West side of the building.
Reservations
The small study rooms have been provided for use by the general public and may be reserved.
- Reservations may be made up to one week in advance.
- For those without reservations, study rooms are available on a first come, first served basis. Walk-in users will be asked to vacate the room for users with a reservation.
- Time slots are two hours in length. Extended usage times may be given if room is available. A limit of three hours per day will be enforced should other users request the use of a room. Those may not reserve multiple rooms at the same time. Limits are set in order to accommodate fair and equitable access to these spaces.
- Those reserving a study room are asked to check in with the designated location upon arrival. Reserved rooms will be held for 10 minutes past the time reserved, and then will be made available to the next applicant.
- Study rooms are not available outside of the Library’s service hours.
- Study rooms must be vacated 15 minutes prior to the scheduled closing of the library regardless of when the patron began using the room.
Guidelines for Use
- Food is prohibited in the study rooms. Covered drinks are allowed.
- A room may be reassigned if it is left unattended for more than fifteen (15) minutes. The Library assumes no responsibility for unattended personal belongings.
- Groups may not rearrange Library furniture. Signs and decorations may not be taped or stapled to walls, doors or glass windows. Rooms must be left in clean condition. All individuals in the room are responsible for the behavior of others using the room during their session.
- Activities in a study room should not materially or substantially interfere with the proper functions of the Library. Prohibited activities include: causing excessive noise, creating safety hazards or security risks, and creating other disturbances that violate the Library's Code of Conduct Policy. Those violating the Code of Conduct Policy will be required to leave the room and may forfeit future use of the study rooms.
LEGAL REF.: 75ILCS 16/30-60
CROSS REF.: 5-10, 5-50, 5-60
ADOPTED: JANUARY 17, 2011
AMENDED: APRIL 19, 2021
AMENDED: August 21, 2023