Tompkins-McCaw Library Group Study and Quiet Study Rooms

Tompkins-McCaw Library

Group Study Rooms are located on the second floor (Rm. 2-022, 2-024, 2-025, 2-026, 2-027, 2-028, 2-029, 2-030, 2-031) of Tompkins-McCaw Library and can be accessed through Stack Level E. The Quiet Study Room is also located on the second floor (Rm. 2-001) of the Tompkins-McCaw Library next to the LIMERC Computer Lab.

Who can use the Study Rooms

• Study rooms are available to groups of two or more people and to individuals with a demonstrated study or research-related need for a private room (e.g. using a tape recorder to tape notes or practice a speech)
• Study rooms are designed primarily to meet the study needs of VCU students.
• Groups have priority over individuals in the event all study rooms are in use. Individuals seeking a quiet place to study are encouraged to use the second floor Quiet Study Room

How to get a Study Room

• Study rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis only. Rooms are not locked.

How long to use a Study Room

• As a courtesy to others please limit the use of a room to two hours. Study rooms are to be self-monitored.

What is available in the Study Rooms

• All group study rooms are equipped with a chalkboard or a whiteboard. Chalk is available at the Service Desk. Dry erase markers for the whiteboards are available for check out from the Service Desk as a 2-hour loan. One marker will be available within each room.
• Anatomical models are available for use in Group Study Rooms 2-025 and 2-026.
• Internet ports and wireless Internet access are available in the group study rooms and the Quiet Study Room. Ethernet cords and wireless network cards are available for check out from the Service Desk.
• TV/DVD/VCRs are available in Group Study Rooms 2-024, 2-025, 2-026, 2-027, 2-029, 2-030, and 2-031. TV/VCRs are available in Group Study Rooms 2-026 and 2-027.
• Two public computer workstations are available for use in the Quiet Study Room.
• Other equipment is available for check out. Ask Service Desk staff for details.

Proper Use of Study Rooms

• Use of a study room implies consent to follow the policies and rules of the VCU Libraries.
• Rules regulating group study rooms and the Quiet Study Room are the same as those for Tompkins-McCaw Library as a whole. All persons in a group are equally responsible for making sure that rules and regulations are followed.
• No smoking is permitted.
• Food and drink are permitted, but please dispose of trash in the proper receptacles before vacating the rooms.
• Please report any heating or cooling issues to the Service Desk staff. Do not adjust the thermostats in the rooms.
• As a courtesy to others please keep noise to a minimum.
• When leaving the room take all personal belongings. Tompkins-McCaw Library is not liable for the theft or loss of any personal items.
• If you find the room damaged or littered with trash, please report the problem to Service Desk staff.
• Please vacate group study rooms and the Quiet Study Room 10 minutes before building closing. VCU security guards will patrol both areas to assist with this process.
• When vacating the room please turn off the lights and leave the door open so that others will know that the room is available for use.