Regenstein Group Studies and Multimedia Classrooms

Regenstein Library provides several spaces for collaborative study, teaching, and workshops. Group studies are intended for collaborative work and informal discussion on a first-come, first-served basis. Library classrooms provide multimedia equipment and computer projection for groups and are primarily intended to be reserved for special class sessions by faculty and library instructors.

Group Studies

Group studies are intended for use by groups on a first-come first-served basis. However, under special circumstances, group studies can also be reserved by faculty for class instruction or discussion; see Room Reservation Policies below.

Regenstein provides 17 group studies of various sizes on the 2nd-5th floors of the building. The group study cubicles on A Level are temporarily unavailable. A complete list of group studies is available on the “Find Your Zone” page under Collaborative Zone.

Multimedia Library Classrooms

Library classrooms are primarily intended for formal instruction and workshops, though they may also be used on a first-come, first-served basis by groups who wish to use the multimedia equipment. To reserve a library classroom for a class session, see Room Reservation Policies below.

Library classrooms are kept locked; keys must be borrowed from the Circulation desk on the 1st floor (see room key policies below).

Regenstein provides two multimedia-equipped library classrooms, JRL 207, with a seating capacity of 21, and JRL 523, which seats 35. Both classrooms provide:

• a ceiling-mounted projector and electronically controlled projection screen
• an international VCR and a multi-region international DVD/VCD player
• system cables and connections for laptop and internet access
• whiteboards

Policies for Use of Group Studies and Library Classrooms

While using Group Studies and Library Classrooms, patrons are expected to comply with all Library Policies. In addition, we ask users to follow the specific policies below.

• Individuals may not use group studies or library classrooms. Individuals using a group study or library classroom will be asked to vacate the room.
• Please talk quietly to avoid disturbing others. Rooms are not soundproof and loud conversation can be heard in the main reading areas.
• If a group study or library classroom has been reserved for a class session, please keep the room free during the times posted. Groups will be asked to vacate a room if it has been reserved.
• Rooms may not be reserved by placing personal belongings in them. Unattended items will be removed and held in the Lost and Found. Library items will be checked-in and then reshelved.
• Library classrooms are intended for the use of groups who require multimedia equipment. Groups not using the multimedia equipment will be asked to vacate the room if another group needs to use the equipment. Individuals who wish to view audiovisual material should use the Audiovisual Room (JRL 307).

Borrowing Keys to Library Classrooms

Keys to library classrooms must be checked out at the Circulation desk on the 1st floor of Regenstein. The following policies apply to groups borrowing room keys on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Groups may borrow keys for up to 4 hours or 15 minutes before the next reservation, whichever is shorter.
• Room keys may not be renewed. Groups must wait 20 minutes after returning a room key before borrowing it again.
• Overdue fines will accrue, according to reserve item policies, if room keys are not returned on time.
• There is a 10 minute grace period when borrowing a room key. If 2 or more members of a group are not present within 10 minutes of checking out the key, the individual with the key will be asked to vacate the room and return the key.
• Groups are responsible for locking the door to a library classroom when they leave it. Doors do not lock automatically and groups will be held responsible for damage or theft of multimedia equipment if a door is left unlocked.

Room Reservation Policies

Our primary responsibility is to our patrons who use Regenstein as a place for research and study. Consequently, we encourage instructors to seek out other venues for routine classroom purposes, and we may deny reservation requests.

Who can reserve multimedia Library Classrooms and Group Studies?

Library classrooms and group studies may be reserved for the following reasons:

• For blind students and their readers, on a reserved basis if requested.
• For a faculty or Library staff member who is giving a special orientation seminar in the bibliography of a subject or field using such material in the lecture or discussion.
• As a reserved place for formal seminar instruction offered by a faculty member when one or more of the following conditions prevail:
  • The work of a seminar requires its members, during seminar periods, to use texts or other resources which cannot or should not be taken from the Library.
  • The seminar requires that a selected body of library material be used frequently by all members of the class, and reserve use is for some reason not feasible.
  • The books or other materials required for the seminar are so large or so numerous that taking them from the Library to a classroom would be impractical.
  • When there is a need to examine, discuss, and compare in class a considerable range of library material throughout an academic quarter.

Group study cubicles on the A Level cannot be reserved.

How to Reserve a Multimedia Library Classroom or Group Study

To request to reserve a multimedia library classroom or group study, please fill out our Online Room Reservation Form. Please include the dates and times desired and the expected number of students. Requests may also be made in person or written and mailed through Faculty Exchange to: Access Services Librarian, Regenstein Library, JRL 180. The Library will review the request and, where the stated need appears to match the above criteria, attempt to make such an assignment.

While the doors of group studies will not be locked, a notice will be posted on the door indicating the hours that the room is reserved. Other patrons will be expected to comply with such notices. Keys to the multimedia library classrooms (JRL 207 and JRL 523) should be borrowed from the Regenstein Circulation desk and are due back at the end of the reservation period.

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