Seven Things You Wouldn’t Expect from the Marriott Library

Three people stand in front of library bookshelves, each holding a different textbook: Biology, Mathematics, and Investments.

Why Pay for Textbooks?

The Course Reserves area on level three is where you can find textbooks your professors have assigned. A high-speed scanner is available for free. Have questions? Contact Caryn Feeney and see this video.

Two Nintendo Switch games being checked out from the security desk on level one.

Check Out the Check-Outs:

Did you know that you can check out an iPad that you can customize? Other stuff available for free check-out include laptops, video games, chargers, cameras, calculators… and more! Go to the Knowledge Commons on level two; some items are available at the desks on levels one and three as well.

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The Treasures of the Fine Arts Showcase:

The Katherine W. Dumke Fine Arts & Architecture Library contains a collection of rare and beautiful items for visitors to enjoy. Artists books, Latin American Avant-garde works, and rare architectural volumes are just a few of the highlights. Stop by the library on level two or contact Luke Leither to learn more.

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Reality or Virtual Reality?

Want to try out the latest VR and AR tech? Or use one of the 13 3D printers for your class assignment? How about gaming on the newest consoles? It’s all here on level two. Contact Tony Sams to learn more.

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Secret Study Spaces

Like peace and quiet for studying? There are several little-known quiet study spots throughout the library. And, did you know that you can reserve group study rooms for when you need to tackle a group project? schedule some of these rooms.

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Free Film Streaming

Yes, you can watch thousands of films for free through the SWANK Digital Campus. Learn about other film streaming services in this Daily Utah Chronicle story.

A man in a dark sweater smiles while sitting at a table with a coffee cup and a sandwich in a cafeteria.

Got Food?

Mom’s Café on level one has the best coffee in town and a selection of food choices to fuel you throughout the day. Need something sweet? There’s also a Dough Co box on level one. Yum!

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