There are many places in the Library to study alone or in a group.
Group study rooms are a place for you to study collaboratively with your classmates. You can reserve a room ahead of time or use a room without a reservation if one is available.
Go to the Circulation Desk to see if a room is available or to claim your reserved room. Use your Normandale ID to check out the room.
You can make a reservation online, in person at the Circulation Desk, or by calling the Circulation Desk at 952-358-8290. Reservations are limited to 2 hours per day. Reservations can be made up to 2 weeks in advance.
Groups have priority. Study groups of two or more people have priority use of the rooms. If you are studying by yourself, we may ask you to leave a room at any time so a group can use it.
Rooms have time limits. Rooms may be used for a maximum of two hours a day. If you need more time, check at the Circulation Desk to see if you can stay longer. But be prepared to leave the room immediately at any point after your initial two hours.
Be on time for reservations. We will only hold your reservation 15 minutes past the scheduled start time.
Rooms are not soundproof. Please be mindful of your noise level.
You are responsible for the room, equipment, and your belongings. The student checking out the room is responsible for any damage including damage to Normandale equipment or furniture. Deliberate vandalism or abuse will result in loss of library privileges and referral to the Dean of Students. Normandale is not responsible for the loss or theft of your personal property. Do not leave your belongings in the room unattended.
Rooms are for studying. Rooms cannot be used for committee meetings, testing, classes, lectures or seminars. Only currently enrolled Normandale students may use the rooms (or students currently enrolled in university programs on the Normandale campus). We do not give permanent room assignments to any group.
Also called the Reference Room, L2734 is the main room of the Library. It contains the Reference Desk, student computers for course-related research, individual study carrels and group tables. See our Expectations for Computer and Lab Use.
The East Room, L2730, contains most of the book collection. It is the Quiet Study Area in the Library. Conversations are not permitted. There are individual study carrels and comfy chairs located throughout the room.
The Library Research Lab classroom is located on the mezzanine level of the Library and is primarily intended for library research instruction. During the 2024-2025 academic year, this room is under construction and is unavailable.
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