Library Building & Amenities Guide

• Levels 1 and 2 are QUIET floors. Conversations should be kept to a whisper and in smaller groups.
  Amenities: Large and small tables, some study carrels, natural light in the Atrium (under pyramid)
• Level 3 is the entry level and has open study space, as well as multiple study rooms. Conversations can and will happen, but please be courteous of others. If you enjoy a quieter area, please try another floor.
  Amenities: Medium and small tables
• Level 4 has been designated a SILENT floor, reserved for individual study only. No talking, please.
  Amenities: Study carrels, medium tables
• Level 5 consists of the library’s classroom and staff offices.
  Amenities: One study table near the elevators

When using a cell phone in the library, please be respectful of others and keep calls brief. Extended calls should be taken outside. If you are disturbing others, we may ask to you end your call or move to a different area.

All study rooms are now on Level 3.

• Present your UMSL ID at the Service Desk to check out one of these rooms:
  • 6 small study rooms (1 person each; no technology)
  • 7 medium study rooms (up to 4 persons; TV screen with ScreenBeam technology)
  • 4 large study rooms (up to 6 persons; computer and TV screen)
  • 1 extra-large study room (up to 9 persons)
• All rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis (i.e., no reservations). 
• Study rooms are available for UMSL students only.
• Rooms are checked out for a 2-hour period with one renewal (provided nobody is waiting for the room).
• Rooms must be vacated 30 minutes before the Library’s posted closing time.

Use of the study rooms is subject to the current Study Room Policies.

Please be respectful of others and keep calls brief. Extended calls should be taken outside or to the main level. If you are disturbing others, we may ask to you end your call or move to a different area.