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2/10/2012
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Circulation
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Study Space

Sections

Quiet Study Area

The 4th floor of the library is a "Quiet Zone" for patrons interested in contemplative study or research.

Note: Patrons should limit group discussion to study rooms and the 1st, 3rd, and 5th floors.

Quiet Study AreaPlease observe the following rules while in the Quiet Study Areas:

  • Be considerate of others by helping to maintain an atmosphere of quiet.
  • No loud or disruptive talking is allowed, including on the cell phone.
  • Cell phones and beepers must be silenced. Use the stairwells or another floor if you must speak on the phone.
  • Walkman radios and other portable music and video devices must be used with headphones.
  • Disruptive behavior may result in you being asked to leave the Library.

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Group Study Rooms

Study Room 2The UCF Library houses a number Study Rooms throughout the building. These rooms help provide workspace for group studies, while also maintaining an atmosphere conducive to quiet study. Since there are a limited number of Study Rooms, a two hour time limit is enforced.

Study Rooms are only available to currently enrolled UCF students.

A valid UCF ID card is required without exception for checkout on the 2nd floor circulation desk.

Note: Room usage is a privilege. Any repeat misuse of the rules will result in this privilege being suspended.

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Graduate Study Rooms

The UCF Library houses a number individual Graduate Study Rooms on the 3rd Floor. These rooms help provide workspace for graduate students, while also maintaining an atmosphere conducive to quiet study. Since there are a limited number of Graduate Study Rooms, a four hour time limit is enforced.

Graduate Study Rooms are only available to currently enrolled UCF Graduate students.

Graduate Study RoomGraduate Study Room

A valid UCF ID card is required without exception for checkout on the 3nd floor circulation desk.

Note: Room usage is a privilege. Any repeat misuse of the rules will result in this privilege being suspended.

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Media/ Presentation Practice Room

Presentation Practice RoomThe UCF Library houses a Media/ Presentation Practice Room on the 3rd Floor. This room is for group viewing or recording your presentation and a four hour time limit is enforced. When using as a group viewing room you must have three or more people.

Available Equipment for Viewing and Recording

  • Camera
  • TV
  • VCR Player
  • DVD Player
  • PC
  • Wireless Microphone
  • "flash drive" recording device

The equipment is set up to record directly to the flash drive, patrons will not be able to bring VHS or DVD media to record directly to.

* Remotes must be check out from the media desk.

The Media Room is only available to currently enrolled UCF students.

Media Viewing Room

A valid UCF ID card is required without exception for checkout on the 3nd floor circulation desk.

Note: Room usage is a privilege. Any repeat misuse of the rules will result in this privilege being suspended.

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Room Rules and Regulations

  1. Study Rooms are checked out for ONLY 2 HOURS
  2. Media/Graduate Rooms are checked out for ONLY 4 HOURS
  3. There are NO RENEWALS.
  4. Rooms are available on a first come, first served basis.
  5. Only CURRENT UCF STUDENT IDS can be used to check out study rooms.
  6. A fine will be accrued for overdue study room.
  7. Overdue fines for study rooms are accrued with no grace period.
  8. Please turn in room key 15 minutes before the library is due to close.
  9. Pick up after yourself. The library accepts no responsibility for any items left in the study room.
  10. Armchairs and couches should NOT be moved into the study rooms.
  11. Windows in study rooms cannot be covered.
  12. Study rooms are not sound proof; keep in mind the noise level. Conversations can be heard outside the rooms.
  13. Be aware that during an emergency such as a fire alarm, evacuation is mandatory unless announced.
  14. If there are students waiting for study rooms, Circulation staff will ask occupants in study rooms that are overdue to vacate the overdue study room.

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Room Policies

  1. There are no renewals including to other members of the same group.
    • The room must be checked in with all the student(s) materials removed from the room.
    • If a room is still needed, another room may be checked out if one is still available AFTER 15 MINUTES--note: it may not be the same room.
  2. When a student is late returning a study room, their account will be monitored by the reserve department and fines will be assessed.
    • After three late returns in one semester the student will be blocked for the remainder of the semester.
    • If a student is blocked from study room use within the last three weeks of a semester, that student will be blocked for the next semester.
    • If a student is blocked two full semesters in a row, then that student will be blocked for their third semester and possibly a Student Conduct Report will be filed

Note: Room usage is a privilege. Any repeat misuse of the rules will result in this privilege being suspended.

Study Room Availability

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Have questions? Contact us at (407) 823-5209 or by email at reserve@mail.ucf.edu.

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Last Updated: May-10