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The Libraries offer a wide variety of spaces across our locations -- search, filter, or browse to find one that meets your needs.
Note: The Libraries have other useful spaces, and we're actively working to add them to this new page. Check back soon to find more!
Carrels (Open)
Study carrels #3207-3261 are open to all library users on a first-come, first-served basis. These rooms cannot be reserved.
Activities: Individual Study, Virtual Meeting / Interview
Capacity: 1 person
Features: Electrical Outlets, First Come First Served, Food / Drink Allowed
- Occasional quiet conversations are okay
- Brief, quiet cell phone conversations are okay
- Headphone volume should be at a personal listening level
- For virtual meetings: use headphones and speak quietly
Graduate Student Study Area
Find it on the Floor Map (Room # 3100A)
A quiet and comfortable space for graduate students and student veterans (regardless of status) to study or work individually. Request access and swipe your UMD ID card to enter.
Activities: Individual Study
Capacity: 13 individuals
Features: Electrical Outlets, First Come First Served, Food / Drink Allowed
- Occasional quiet conversations are okay
- Brief, quiet cell phone conversations are okay
- Headphone volume should be at a personal listening level
- For virtual meetings: use headphones and speak quietly
Hornbake 1st Floor Lobby
This lobby offers small sofas, cafe tables, and individual seating.
Activities: Individual Study
Capacity: 50 individuals
Features: Electrical Outlets, First Come First Served, Food / Drink Allowed
- Occasional quiet conversations are okay
- Brief, quiet cell phone conversations are okay
- Headphone volume should be at a personal listening level
- For virtual meetings: use headphones and speak quietly
Hornbake 2nd Floor Lobby
This lobby offers wooden carrels for individual, quiet study.
Activities: Individual Study
Capacity: 30 individuals
Features: Electrical Outlets, First Come First Served, Food / Drink Allowed
- Occasional quiet conversations are okay
- Brief, quiet cell phone conversations are okay
- Headphone volume should be at a personal listening level
- For virtual meetings: use headphones and speak quietly
Hornbake 3rd Floor Lobby
This lobby offers 15 tables that can seat small groups (up to 6 people each) working quietly together.
Activities: Group Study, Individual Study
Capacity: 90 people
Features: Electrical Outlets, First Come First Served, Food / Drink Allowed
- Occasional quiet conversations are okay
- Brief, quiet cell phone conversations are okay
- Headphone volume should be at a personal listening level
- For virtual meetings: use headphones and speak quietly
STEM Computer Area
Find it on the Floor Map - look for the yellow dots!
Near the service desk at STEM you'll find PC and MAC computers, along with printer/copiers and scanners. You can print a paper quickly on the way to class or stay a while to work on an assignment. There are no time limits. Learn how to login, what software they have, and how many are currently available.
Activities: Individual Study
Capacity: 34 individuals
Features: Computers, Electrical Outlets, First Come First Served, Food / Drink Allowed
- Occasional quiet conversations are okay
- Brief, quiet cell phone conversations are okay
- Headphone volume should be at a personal listening level
- For virtual meetings: use headphones and speak quietly
STEM Individual Study Areas
The STEM library offers a variety of seating for individual quiet study, including wooden carrels, tables that can seat small groups and soft seating.
Activities: Individual Study
Capacity: 209 individuals
Features: Electrical Outlets, First Come First Served, Food / Drink Allowed
- Occasional quiet conversations are okay
- Brief, quiet cell phone conversations are okay
- Headphone volume should be at a personal listening level
- For virtual meetings: use headphones and speak quietly
STEM Laptop Lounge
This is a quiet space with 5 small tables that seat 4 people each as well as soft seating for 13. There are power outlets throughout, making it a great spot to recharge your laptop or work for an extended period.
Activities: Group Study, Individual Study
Capacity: 33 people
Features: Electrical Outlets, First Come First Served, Food / Drink Allowed
- Occasional quiet conversations are okay
- Brief, quiet cell phone conversations are okay
- Headphone volume should be at a personal listening level
- For virtual meetings: use headphones and speak quietly