Study Rooms

• When picking up the study room key, select the materials (whiteboard markers, remotes, etc) to be utilized.
• Please follow the cleaning protocols before and after use of the study room.
• Lost keys are the responsibility of the patron who checked out the key. The lost key charge is $50 and, if required, a lock replacement is $50.
• Patrons checking out a group study room key accept full responsibility for any damage incurred while the room is in your custody. Replacement fees will be assessed for any damaged equipment.
• Notify the Public Services Desk if there are any equipment problems.
• Do not leave belongings unattended. Neither the library nor the university is responsible for lost, stolen or damaged personal belongings.
• Do not cover/block windows or doors.
• Study rooms are not sound proof. The noise level should not interfere with the studies of other patrons.
• Activities not allowed in the group study rooms include, but are not limited to: painting, partying, holding office hours, conducting recruitment sessions, or activities disruptive to others.
• Behaviors that will result in expulsion from a group study room include, but are not limited to: disruptive behavior, threatening behavior, vandalism.
• No alcohol or tobacco is permitted in the study rooms or building.

Responsibility: Children under 13 must always be accompanied by their parent/caregiver. Parents and caregivers are responsible for supervising the actions of their children. Children are expected to behave respectfully and not disruptive to other Library users, staff, materials, furniture, and facilities. If a child under the age of 13 is found unaccompanied the Library staff will make reasonable attempts to contact the parent/caregiver, afterwards we will reach out to the UW-Superior Campus Police for assistance. The Family Study Room key should always remain with the borrower.

Restrooms: Parents and caregivers must use their discretion regarding the restroom for the children in their care. A changing table is available in the gender-neutral restroom on the first floor.

Noise Consideration: The first floor of the Library and the Family Study Room are not designated as quiet spaces; however, reasonable, regular speaking volumes must be maintained. Volumes on screens or devices must be regulated so that they cannot be heard by those outside of the Family Study Room.

Family Room Furniture, Technology, and Toys: The items provided for children in the Family Study Room are to be used in that room only. They may not be moved to other areas of the Library, nor checked out. No one may stand on, put feet on, turn upside down, stack, or otherwise misuse the furniture in the Family Study Room. Make sure electrical outlet covers are replaced when not in use. All use of electronics and technology in the Family Study Room should be supervised. There are children’s educational materials and books available on the second floor. Emergency Procedures: Review the emergency procedures in the room for security and emergency services. Parents/caregivers should be familiar with evacuation routes.

Time Limit: The Family Study Room can be checked out or reserved for a limit of 2 hours at a time based on availability. The room reservation may be renewed at the front desk if there are no other bookings. This is the policy for all study rooms.

Non-adherence to policies may result in restriction of access to study rooms.

Policy last revised 1/31/2024