Library Spaces

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Regenstein Art Reading Room Art Reading Room (Room 420)
The Joseph Regenstein Library
The Art Reading Room houses the East Asian Art Collection and the Epstein Archive. Priority should be given to patrons making use of these collections. No food is allowed in the Art Reading Room.
CSIL Crerar Computer Lab CSIL: Computer Science Instructional Laboratory
The John Crerar Library
CSIL (Computer Science Instructional Laboratory) is a group of classrooms and computers located in Crerar Library but managed by the Computer Science department. When classes and events are not taking place, users can access the Apple computers in and around two of the classrooms, although computer science students and those doing academic work have priority.
Regenstein Classics Reading Room Classics Reading Room (Room 470)
The Joseph Regenstein Library
The Classics Reading Room, located off of the 4th Floor Reading Room, houses the Classics Reading Room reference collection and provides quiet study space. Priority should be given to patrons making use of the Classics reference collection.
Default Placeholder Photo Crerar 010 Reading Room
The John Crerar Library
The 010 Reading Room in Crerar is a quiet study space for students, staff, faculty of the University of Chicago, as well as approved researchers and guests.
Default Placeholder Photo Crerar Cafe
The John Crerar Library
A (currently unstaffed) cafe area with seating for users to converse and eat meals.
Default Placeholder Photo Crerar Group Studies
The John Crerar Library
There are 2 group study rooms on the Lower Level of Crerar that can be booked by current students, staff, and faculty at the University of Chicago.
Crerar First Floor Crerar Library, 1st Floor
The John Crerar Library
Much of the 1st floor of Crerar is currently under construction, however CSIL, the Mother's Room, restrooms, and a meal area in a future cafe space are all available during construction.
Default Placeholder Photo Crerar Lounge
The John Crerar Library
The Crerar Lounge is located in Lower Level East, before you enter the library gate. It provides access to PSD Graphic Arts, the Crerar Computer Classroom, and the Hospital tunnel. It is the primary Meal Zone in Crerar.
Default Placeholder Photo Crerar, Lower Level West
The John Crerar Library
Crerar's Lower Level West is home to Crerar Circulation and Reserve, 010 Reading Room, two bookable study rooms, and all of Crerar's collections in compact shelving.
D'Angelo Law 2nd Floor Window Tables D'Angelo Law 2nd Floor Window Tables
The D'Angelo Law Library
Tables along the north side of the 2nd floor.
D'Angelo Law 3rd Floor Center Tables D'Angelo Law 3rd Floor Center Tables
The D'Angelo Law Library
Tables located on the south side of the 3rd floor by the Student Services suite.
D'Angelo Law 3rd Floor Window Tables D'Angelo Law 3rd Floor Window Tables
The D'Angelo Law Library
Tables along the north side of the 3rd floor.
D'Angelo Law Book Stacks Center Tables D'Angelo Law 4th Floor Center Tables
The D'Angelo Law Library
Tables located in the center of the 4th floor.
D'Angelo Law 4th Floor Window Tables D'Angelo Law 4th Floor Window Tables
The D'Angelo Law Library
Tables along the windows on the 4th floor.
D'Angelo Law Book Stacks Center Tables D'Angelo Law 5th Floor Center Tables
The D'Angelo Law Library
Tables located in the center of the 5th floor.
D'Angelo Law 5th Floor Window Tables D'Angelo Law 5th Floor Window Tables
The D'Angelo Law Library
Tables along the windows on the 5th floor.
D'Angelo Law 6th Floor Center Tables D'Angelo Law 6th Floor Center Tables
The D'Angelo Law Library
Tables located in the center of the 6th floor.
D'Angelo Law 6th Floor Window Tables D'Angelo Law 6th Floor Window Tables
The D'Angelo Law Library
Tables along the windows on the 6th floor.
D'Angelo Law Fulton Room D'Angelo Law Fulton Room
The D'Angelo Law Library
Located on the west side of the 3rd floor, houses our popular reading collection, including newspapers, magazines, and new non-law books.
D'Angelo Law Media Room D'Angelo Law Media Room
The D'Angelo Law Library
Media room on the 4th floor of the D'Angelo Law Library, features a large television and comfy seating.
D'Angelo Law Reserve Collections Room D'Angelo Law Reserve Collections Room
The D'Angelo Law Library
Houses items on permanent and couse reserve, as well as our DVD collection and Copy/Print/Scan Station.
D'Angelo Law Study Room 211A D'Angelo Law Study Room 211A
The D'Angelo Law Library
Group study room on the second floor of D'Angelo Law Library. Seating for 8. For the use of the Law School students, faculty, and staff only.
D'Angelo Law Study Room 413 D'Angelo Law Study Room 413
The D'Angelo Law Library
Group study room on the fourth floor of D'Angelo Law Library. Seating for 8. For the use of the Law School students, faculty, and staff only.
D'Angelo Law Study Room 415 D'Angelo Law Study Room 415
The D'Angelo Law Library
Semi-enclosed study room on the fourth floor of D'Angelo Law Library. Seating for 4. For the use of the Law School students, faculty, and staff only.
D'Angelo Law Study Room 514 D'Angelo Law Study Room 514
The D'Angelo Law Library
Group study room on fifth floor of the D'Angelo Law Library. Seating for 4. Includes video conference system. For the use of the Law School students, faculty, and staff only.
D'Angelo Law Study Room 515 D'Angelo Law Study Room 515
The D'Angelo Law Library
Semi-enclosed study room on the fourth floor of D'Angelo Law Library. Seating for 4. For the use of the Law School students, faculty, and staff only.
D'Angelo Law Study Room 613 D'Angelo Law Study Room 613
The D'Angelo Law Library
Group study room on the sixth floor of D'Angelo Law Library. Seating for 8. For the use of the Law School students, faculty, and staff only.
D'Angelo Law Study Room 615 D'Angelo Law Study Room 615
The D'Angelo Law Library
Semi-enclosed study room on the sixth floor of D'Angelo Law Library. Seating for 4. For the use of the Law School students, faculty, and staff only.
Eckhart Library Reading Room Eckhart Library Reading Room
Eckhart Library
Eckhart Library offers an open reading room environment with long wood tables for quiet study as well as some comfortable single person seating.
Ex Libris Cafe Ex Libris Cafe
The Joseph Regenstein Library
Ex Libris Cafe is a student-run cafe located in the northeast corner of the 1st Floor of Regenstein. The café provides a welcoming space that can comfortably seat 75 users. The Ex Libris seating area remains open during all the hours that Regenstein is open, including All-Night Study hours. Ex Libris and the A Level are the only spaces in Regenstein where meals and messy or smelly food are permitted.
GRAD Writing Room GRAD Writing Room (Room 464)
The Joseph Regenstein Library
A joint project of UChicagoGRAD and the Library, the GRAD Writing Room is intended to be a quiet, focused destination where graduate students and postdocs can write academic projects. Access to the room is controlled electronically and managed by UChicagoGRAD.
K-12 Reading Room K-12 Curriculum Materials Collection Room (Room 505)
The Joseph Regenstein Library
The K-12 Curriculum Materials Collection Room, located off the 5th Floor Reading Room, houses the K-12 Curriculum Materials Collection, which supports the Urban Teacher Education Program (UTEP).
Regenstein Library Classroom 207 (photo by Lloyd DeGrane) Library Classrooms
The Joseph Regenstein Library
Library Classrooms are primarily intended for formal instruction sessions by library staff and special class sessions by University faculty. During regular teaching hours, groups may use library classrooms on a first come, first served basis only when the classroom has not been reserved for an instruction session. Groups should vacate a classroom at least 10 minutes prior to the start time of a posted session. Groups may reserve library classrooms outside of regular teaching hours only.
Mansueto Library Grand Reading Room Mansueto Grand Reading Room
The Joe and Rika Mansueto Library
Located under the south side of the glass dome, the 8,000-square-foot Grand Reading Room has seating capacity for 180 users and is designed for quiet study.
Mansueto Listening Station Mansueto Viewing & Listening Station
The Joe and Rika Mansueto Library
The Mansueto Viewing & Listening Station is a private study room that provides individual patrons with equipment to listen to audio recordings from the Recordings Collection, and is also equipped with a microform scanner. Patrons may request to use the Viewing & Listening Station at the Mansueto Circulation Desk.
Map Collection Reading Room Map Collection Reading Room (Room 370)
The Joseph Regenstein Library
The Map Collection Reading Room, located off of the 3rd Floor Reading Room, houses the Map collection and provides quiet study space. Priority should be given to patrons making use of the Map Collection.
Regenstein 1st Floor Reading Room Regenstein 1st Floor Reading Room
The Joseph Regenstein Library
Regenstein's 1st Floor Reading Room is a collaborative space and serves as the Library's All Night Study Space when classes are in session.
2nd Floor Reading Room Regenstein 2nd Floor Reading Room
The Joseph Regenstein Library
Regenstein's 2nd Floor Reading Room houses several collections and provides a variety of furniture options for quiet study.
3rd Floor Reading Room Regenstein 3rd Floor Reading Room
The Joseph Regenstein Library
Regenstein's 3rd Floor Reading Room houses several collections and provides a variety of furniture options for quiet study.
4th Floor Reading Room Regenstein 4th Floor Reading Room
The Joseph Regenstein Library
Regenstein's 4th Floor Reading Room houses several specialized reference collections and provides a variety of furniture options for quiet study.
Regenstein 5th Floor, East Asian Reading Room Regenstein 5th Floor East Asian Reading Room (Room 520)
The Joseph Regenstein Library
Regenstein's 5th Floor East Asian Reading Room houses reference and current periodicals collections dedicated to East Asia and provides a variety of furniture options for quiet study.
5th Floor Reading Room Regenstein 5th Floor Reading Room
The Joseph Regenstein Library
Regenstein's 5th Floor Reading Room houses several specialized collections and provides a variety of furniture options for quiet study.
Regenstein A Level Reading Room Regenstein A Level Reading Room
The Joseph Regenstein Library
The Regenstein A Level Reading Room is an inviting and attractive collaborative learning environment where students, faculty, academic technologists, and librarians can interact.
Browsing the Stacks Regenstein Bookstacks, 2nd Floor
The Joseph Regenstein Library
Regenstein's 2nd Floor Bookstacks houses collections on History (C - F). There are 23 individual study tables along the perimeter of the bookstacks, intended for quiet study. No food is permitted in Regenstein's boosktacks.
Bookstacks Regenstein Bookstacks, 3rd Floor
The Joseph Regenstein Library
Regenstein's 3rd Floor Bookstacks houses collections on Music & Fine Arts (M & N) and Languages & Literatures (PN-PT). There are 28 individual study tables along the perimeter of the bookstacks, intended for quiet study. No food is permitted in Regenstein's boosktacks.
Bookstacks Row Regenstein Bookstacks, 4th Floor
The Joseph Regenstein Library
Regenstein's 4th Floor Bookstacks houses collections on Philosophy, Psychology, & Religion (B) and Languages & Literatures (P-PM). There are 22 individual study tables along the perimeter of the bookstacks, intended for quiet study. No food is permitted in Regenstein's boosktacks.
Searching for Books Regenstein Bookstacks, 5th Floor
The Joseph Regenstein Library
Regenstein's 5th Floor Bookstacks houses collections in East Asian (Harvard Yenching and Library of Congress) and on Education (L). There are 25 individual study tables along the perimeter of the bookstacks, intended for quiet study. No food is permitted in Regenstein's boosktacks.
Regenstein B Level Regenstein Bookstacks, B Level
The Joseph Regenstein Library
Regenstein's B Level Bookstacks houses collections on Social Sciences (G, H, J, XXK), Sciences & Technology (Q-V), and General Works, Bibliography, & Library Science (A, Z). There are several large tables in the center of the floor, as well as a few individual tables and standing height desks along its perimeter, all intended for quiet study.No food is permitted in Regenstein's bookstacks.
Group Studies Regenstein Group Studies
The Joseph Regenstein Library
Regenstein has 19 group studies that may be reserved for up to 3 hours a day by groups of two or more users via Book a Room whenever Regenstein is open. Group studies are located in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Floor Reading Rooms.
SSA-Library-byJasonSmith-RR-About.jpg SSA Library Reading Room
Social Service Administration Library
The SSA Library reading room is a large open space with a southern exposure of floor-to-ceiling windows allowing for lots of natural light during the day. There are a variety of seating options including couches, a rocking chair, large tables for spreading out your materials, and a pinwheel study carrel. There is also a smaller study area behind the bookstacks with single-user desks. Most of the furniture was either designed or selected by Mies van der Rohe.
SSA West Seating SSA West Seating Area
Social Service Administration Library
The seating area on the west wall of the SSA Library is set aside as a food-free zone. Snacks are allowed elsewhere in SSA.
Viewing and Listening Room Viewing & Listening Room (Room 307)
The Joseph Regenstein Library
The Viewing & Listening Room, located in Regenstein's 3rd Floor Reading Room, contains equipment for playing a variety of audiovisual formats. All equipment requires headphones. Patrons who wish to use Room 307 may borrow a key from Regenstein Circulation on the 1st Floor.
Wilson Reading Room Wilson Reading Room
The D'Angelo Law Library
Main reading room on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the D'Angelo Law Library.