Study Room Reservation Guidelines

Three Group Study Rooms (GSRs) are available on the first floor of the Miller Nichols Library in the Information Commons. They are available for the use of UMKC students who need to discuss course and project work while not disturbing other library users. The following regulations provide fair access to the GSRs and ensure accountability for responsible use.

What size groups will the rooms accommodate and what hours are they available?

• GSRs are available for use from the opening to the closing of the library each day.

• GSRs 1 and 2 (on the east side of the Information Commons) accommodate 2-4 students and GSR 3 (in the southwest corner of the Information Commons) seats up to 5 students.

• All rooms have tables wired for electricity and data so students can use laptop, and wireless, computers.

Who can use a GSR?

• Individuals or groups of two or more people.

• Currently enrolled UMKC students may reserve a group study room.

• Groups with reservations have priority.

• Individual students may not reserve group study rooms, but may use them when not reserved by a group. The individual will be asked to vacate the room for groups with or without reservations. Additionally, individual students will find several areas in the Information Commons where computers and resources can be used independently.

• Groups without reservations may use GSRs, but will be asked to vacate the rooms for groups with reservations.

• GSRs were developed for student study in the library and are not available for regularly scheduled academic classes, university seminars, meetings or other activities. Please contact the Scheduling and Room Assignments Office at (816) 235-1119 to schedule a classroom, or the Student Life Office at (816) 235-1416 to schedule a meeting room for clubs or organizations.

How can you get a Group Study Room?

• Time is guaranteed by reservation, on a first-come, first-served basis.

• One person from the group may reserve a group study room through Access Services in person or by calling (816) 235-1526.

• The student who reserves the room must be currently enrolled at UMKC and present a photo ID.

• Reservations may be made up to one week in advance.

For how long can a Group Study Room be reserved?

• A group may initially reserve the room for two hours. If, at the end of the group's time, no other group has scheduled the room, that group may renew it for additional time in one-hour increments.

• At least two members of the group must be present before access to the room is permitted. Bookings expire after a 10 minute grace period.

What is the proper use of Group Study Rooms?

• Rules regulating the Miller Nichols Library also apply in the Group Study Rooms. (Please see Guidelines for Patrons with Children.)

• The student reserving the room will be responsible for any damage to the study room during his/her scheduled time. If you find the room damaged or littered with trash, please report the problem to the Access Services staff immediately to avoid liability.