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Library Building & Amenities Guide
Where to find things in the UMSL University Libraries (Thomas Jefferson, St. Louis Mercantile, and State Historical Society)
DO NOT, under any circumstances, leave laptop computers or any valuables unattended in the Libraries. The Libraries are NOT responsible for lost or stolen laptops, personal computers, their components, or any other items.
Personal Safety Tips from the UMSL Police Department
Library Areas for Studying
Levels 1 & 2 are Quiet Floors. Conversations should be kept to a whisper and in smaller groups.
Amenities: Large and small tables, some study carrels.
Level 3 is the entry level and also has a few tables alongside the Library Resource Commons. Conversations can and will happen, but please be courteous of others. If you enjoy a quieter area, please try another floor.
Amenities: Medium tables. Café TJ can also be used for studying whenever the library is open.
Level 4 has been designated a Silent Floor, reserved for individual study only. No talking, please.
Amenities: Study carrels, medium tables.
Level 5 is a Group Study Floor, with rooms and spaces where groups can study together quietly.
Amenities: Study carrels, medium tables, study rooms.
Study Rooms
As a precautionary measure due to COVID-19, the Study Rooms are closed for the foreseeable future.
