Study Spaces for Finals

The library has a variety of study spaces available on all floors of the library to meet any need. Whether you need a quiet space to yourself, or want to work with a group on a presentation, we have you covered. Here's a list of the study spaces available by floor. Keep in mind that group study rooms do not reserve during finals, so all study spaces, except the Presentation Practice Room are first come, first served from December 8th - 14th.

All Libraries and Levels:

• Computer workstations: Work on research, papers and projects on our computers. All computers are equipped with Adobe Creative Cloud, SPSS, Microsoft Office, web browsers and more.
• Open seating: Get comfy or work around a table with your group!

Open Seating on the Upper Level

Computer Work Stations on the Main Level

Lower Level:

• Presentation Practice Room: Practice your presentation with your group in a classroom-like setting. Please note that this room is just for practicing presentations. If you use it for something else, we may ask you to leave so that others can use the unique equipment in this room.
• Collaboration tables: Work with a group on a large screen using your computer or the onboard machine. 
• SmartKapp boards: Share the whiteboard with group members who aren't present.

Presentation Practice Room

SmartKapp Boards

Main Level:

• Collaboration rooms: Glassed in rooms with a whiteboard wall and a collaboration table. Get busy with your group on any project.
• Collaboration tables: Work with a group on a large screen using your computer or the onboard machine. 
• Student Lounge: Comfortable seating and a work bench for studying with your laptop.

Collaboration Rooms

Student Lounge

Collaboration Table

Upper Level:

• Individual study rooms: Get some alone time to focus!
• Group study rooms: Work with a group. Rooms seat 6-8 and are equipped with whiteboards.
• Quiet zone in the back of the Upper Level: Quiet open seating area.

Group Study Rooms

Student Lounge

Texan Hall Library (Fort Worth Campus):

• Group study rooms: When not in use by tutoring labs, these rooms are available on a first come, first served basis.

Open Seating in the Texan Hall Learning Commons

Group Study Rooms

We are here to help - Study Rooms Available

Wow!  The first month of the semester is already gone.  Classes are beginning to require some serious time and work. The library is here to help.  We have services and spaces to fit your needs. 

Try one of our first-come, first-serve study rooms.

• Get some study partners and use the group study rooms - For groups up to six students: Rooms 226, 227, 229, 230, 231, 233, 237, 238, and 239

• Need some quiet time alone?  We have study carrels for individuals: Rooms 243, 244, 245, and 246

Don't forget to ask for help – we have professional librarians here to assist you. Use them!

One of the best ways to get the most out of the library is to visit us. The library is open 101 hours per week offering access to the library's collections, reference assistance, circulation services, study rooms, computer workstations, and more. We hope to see you soon!

Looking for a place to study?

The library has a space to fit your needs. Try one of our first come, first serve study rooms.

• For Groups up to 6: Rooms 226, 227, 229, 230, 233, 237, 238, and 239

• For Individuals: Rooms 243, 244, 245, and 246

Need to reserve a space?
Visit the circulation desk or call 254-968-1895 to find out how to reserve a room (225 or 231*) for your group.

*updated 8/26/13

Feedback: Quiet Study Area

Every year the library conducts a survey to get input from the students, faculty, and staff about the library.  We want to know how we are doing and find out if there is anything we could be doing better. (A big THANK YOU to those who take the time to respond!)  It seems like every year we get requests for more group study areas and quiet study areas.

New signage in the library now makes it easier to locate the quiet study areas! Take a look at the walls near the study rooms and tables on the upper floor of the Dick Smith Library.  You guys wanted more quiet areas...and we listened!

You don't have to wait until a survey is conducted!  The library invites you to submit a comment on our "make a suggestion" page (http://www.tarleton.edu/library/suggestion.html), by calling the library (968-9249), or just by making a comment on our LOL blog or Facebook page!   We are here to listen!