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Ann Hartness Reading Room Type of Space: Exhibition Space, Type of Space: Study Space Location: Benson Latin American Collection (First Floor) The Ann Hartness Reading Room, named in recognition of Hartness’s 38-year career and tenure as head librarian of the Benson, is on the main (first) floor of the Benson Latin American Collection in SRH 1. The all-access room includes the main Benson service desk, PC workstations, a library catalog computer, public printer, microfilm reader, flatbed scanner, overhead book scanner, and an exhibition space. |
Benson Closed Studies Type of Space: Study Space Location: Benson Latin American Collection Carrels are enclosed desks available at the Benson Latin American Collection for Latin American Studies graduate students, faculty and visiting scholars. These carrels are assigned on a semester basis. |
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Computer Workstations at the Architecture and Planning Library Type of Space: Computer Workstation Area Location: Architecture and Planning Library Wheelchair Accessible Computer Workstations are available at this location. Computer workstations at the Architecture and Planning Library. |
Computer Workstations at the Life Science Library Type of Space: Computer Workstation Area |
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Data Lab Type of Space: Computer Lab Location: Perry Castañeda Library (Second Floor) Located in Scholars Commons, the Data Lab has 8 iMacs. Software programs specific to this lab include Stata MP, NVivo, and OpenRefine. This lab is open to all current staff, faculty, and students. If you are interested in bringing a class to the Data Lab please contact us at scholarscommons@austin.utexas.edu. Note: Proctorio and other remote proctoring test software is not available on Libraries computers and private spaces are not available for proctored test taking. |
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Fine Arts Library Carrels Type of Space: Study Space Location: Fine Arts Library (Fifth Floor) The Fine Arts Library carrel space is a mix of reservable desks and reservable shelves located on level 5 of the library. Carrels are checked out on a semester basis and are renewable. The first week of classes priority checkout access is given to graduate students. After the first week of classes any undergraduate or graduate student can reserve a space. Visit the Fine Arts Library desk to request a carrel or shelf. |
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Fine Arts Stacks Seating Type of Space: Study Space Location: Fine Arts Library (Fifth Floor) Open seating and study tables in the library stacks, which are available for quiet, individual study. |
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Graduate Landing Spot Type of Space: Study Space Location: Perry Castañeda Library (Second Floor) Located at the far end of the Scholars Commons and accessible by UT ID cards, the Graduate Landing Spot offers a kitchenette, lounge areas and media-equipped, reservable meeting rooms for UT graduate students. These rooms may be used for group study and meetings with other graduate students, and consultations with UT Libraries staff. |
Greek Room Type of Space: Study Space Location: Classics Library (Ground Floor) Small room in the Library stacks, with study carrel for quiet, individual learning. Greek Authors are located here. |
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Latin Room Type of Space: Study Space Location: Classics Library (Ground Floor) Small room in the Library stacks with table and lounge chair for quiet, individual learning. Latin Authors are featured in this space. |
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PCL Lactation Room Type of Space: Lactation Room Location: Perry Castañeda Library Location: PCL Lobby The room is walk-up, not reservable. Please sign in at the PCL Desk with UT ID and get a key. |
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PCL Quiet Stacks Seating Type of Space: Study Space Location: Perry Castañeda Library (Floors 3, 4, and 6) Open seating and study tables in the library stacks, which are available for quiet, individual study. |
PCL Reflection Space Type of Space: Common Area Location: Perry Castañeda Library (Third Floor) The PCL Reflection Space is designed for wellness breaks, quiet meditation and brief retreats from studying. The UT community is encouraged to use the two rooms in the space to relax and reflect in a calm environment. |
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PMA Lactation Room Type of Space: Lactation Room Location: Physics Mathematics Astronomy Library Location: PMA 8.200 The room is walk-up, not reservable. Contact PMA library staff at (512) 495-4610. Room is equipped with an Ameda Elite Breast Pump. |
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PMA Stacks Seating Type of Space: Study Space Location: Physics Mathematics Astronomy Library (Floors 4-5) Small tables with natural light for individual quiet study. |
Rare Books and Manuscripts Reading Room Type of Space: Exhibition Space, Type of Space: Study Space Location: Benson Latin American Collection (First Floor) The Rare Books and Manuscripts Reading Room is where researchers can go to access any of the Benson's special collections. |
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Richard T. and Jan J. Roberts Reading Room Type of Space: Exhibition Space, Type of Space: Study Space Location: Life Science Library (Second Floor) The Richard T. and Jan J. Roberts reading room is housed in the iconic Hall of Texas located on the west end of the Life Science Library. The Hall of Texas – donning the names of influential figures in Texas History and cultural iconography of the various inhabitants of the state – is a large, all-access space dedicated to quiet study, and features natural light, large and small tables, and abundant seating. |
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Scholars Commons Exhibits Type of Space: Exhibition Space Location: Perry Castañeda Library (Second Floor) Exhibit Guidelines | Exhibit Proposal Form | Past Exhibits Exhibits at the Scholars Commons @PCL provide an excellent opportunity for the Libraries to engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary projects, especially with graduate students, faculty members and others in the University community. Exhibits have a permanent presence in our online repository, Texas ScholarWorks. The goals of the Exhibits in the Scholars Commons @PCL are to:
If you have an exhibit to suggest for the Scholars Commons @PCL, please take a look at our in-depth Exhibits Guidelines before you fill out our Exhibit Proposal Form. You will be contacted by the Exhibits Advisory Committee, but you may email us with questions. |
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Silent Study Area Type of Space: Study Space Location: Perry Castañeda Library (Second Floor) The main room in our Scholars Commons is dedicated to silent study when not being used for presentations and symposia. Designed with a variety of needs in mind, the goal was to create a space where any serious scholar would find a spot to be contemplative and productive. |
Stacks Seating (APL) Type of Space: Study Space Location: Architecture and Planning Library (Stack Level 5-6) Partitioned individual study spaces. |
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Stacks Seating (Geology) Type of Space: Study Space Location: Geology Library (Fourth Floor) Small tables with natural light for individual quiet study. |
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Stacks Seating (LSL) Type of Space: Study Space Location: Life Science Library (Floors 4, 5, 6) Small tables for individual quiet study. |
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Study Commons (Benson) Type of Space: Study Space Location: Benson Latin American Collection (Second Floor) The Benson Latin American Collection's Study Commons is our quiet study space, featuring study tables with electrical outlets and check-out shelves for Benson materials you want to keep in the building. |
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The Hall of Noble Words Reading Room Type of Space: Study Space Location: Life Science Library (Second Floor) The Hall of Noble Words, one of two spacious reading rooms in the Life Science Library, is located on the west end of the library. The Hall of Noble Words – displaying philosophical quotes from some of the world's most influential authors, philosophers, and leaders – is a large, all-access space dedicated to quiet study, and features natural light, large and small tables, and abundant seating. |
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The Perry Castañeda Library Map Room Type of Space: Common Area Location: Perry Castañeda Library (First Floor) The PCL Map Room houses a large print map collection, atlases, travel guides, and globes. There are five large tables suitable for looking at map and studying and a large format scanner for digitizing maps. |