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Jun 08, 2021 Seven Study Spots in the Library That You Might Not Have Known About

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By Jordan Hanzon

When the booths on level one are taken and there’s not a free table in sight on level three, what other study places are there? Give these spots a try!

  • The TV inside of the family reading room with a horse wall graphic next to it.
  • The iMac located in the Family Reading Room.
  • The outside of the Family Reading Room.
  • Various toys and other items for children to use in the Family Reading Room.

1. Family Reading Room

The Family Reading Room is intended for use by U of U student parents/guardians accompanied by children under the age of 12. The space offers desktop computers, a lactation room, a printer, an Apple TV, toys, books, and more!

2. Graduate Reading Room

The Graduate Reading Room is a quiet study space available to any registered graduate student at the University of Utah. All you need to do is register for access first.

  • The two large tables that can be used by students to study in the fine arts library.
  • The Xbox One and PS4 area in the fine arts library.
  • A group of four black chairs in the Fine Arts Library with a modern painting hung on the wall.

3. Katherine W. Dumke Fine Arts & Architecture Library

For a completely different feel, try the Katherine W. Dumke Fine Arts & Architecture Library on level 2. Whether you are looking to spend some time with a PS4 or just wanting to admire some art, this space has them both!

  • Stools by a working table in the outdoor courtyard area.
  • Outside tables and chairs next to windows in the courtyard.
  • A side view of various sizes of tables in the indoor region of Katherine's Courtyard.
  • The new desks in the indoor area of Katherine's Courtyard.

4. Katherine’s Courtyard

Katherine’s Courtyard is a new addition to the library and it’s full of great outdoor spaces, but did you know it also has an indoor space as well? There’s an entrance to the indoor location from the level 2 hallway as well as from the outside on level 1. Inside there are several small and large study desks as well as ceiling fans to keep it nice and cool.

  • Two treadmill desks with some books on them.
  • A treadmill desk and whiteboard.
  • For your safety, please wear shoes while using the active desk. Thank you.

5. Exercise Desks

Who knew that exercise and studying could go so well together? There are several choices of exercise desks on level 3 including desk treadmills, exercise bikes, and even a group bike location.

  • The Annie Clark Tanner Western Americana Collection and Reading Alcove sign
  • Four chairs and table along with two portraits from the Tanner Reading Alcove
  • Two spinning chairs and a desk from the reading alove. Special Collections can been seen in the background.
  • A portrait of Mr. Tanner near a desk in the alcove.
  • A wide shot of where the reading alcove is on the fourth floor in relation to its surroundings.

6. The Annie Clark Tanner Western Americana Collection and Reading Alcove

If you are looking for a small, secret, and quiet study location, look no further than this wonderful space found on level 4. The alcove is furnished with desks, chairs, and the essentials for a good study session, but separate and far away enough from other people so you won’t get distracted.

  • Chairs pulled into a table near a corner study space.
  • A skylight window above a study area letting light on the desks below.
  • the light from the skylight illuminating the desks below for study
  • Another view of the skylight above some work desks.

7. Under the Pyramids

Ever wonder what those glass pyramids are on the plaza? Those are actually right above a great study spot for a quieter location in the sun. Just head to the corner edge on levels 1 and 2 to find this area.

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