Study Areas

Gallery

This inviting open study space offers natural lighting, tables with AC power access for individual work or group collaboration.

This area highlights our Featured and New Book displays, as well as the most recent issues of our Periodicals Collection.

Individual Study Carrels

For more independent and quiet space, the Architecture Studies Library also offers study carrels along the main walls on both the 1st and 2nd floor.

Powered adjustable-height tables

Two adjustable-height tables are available on the 1st floor. One table includes the the QuickSearch catalog computer. The second includes a lightpad that can easily be moved.

Computer Lab

This multi-function space is located on the 2nd floor offers 6 work stations with double monitors and additional workspaces with AC power access.

Mezzanine

This open study area on the 2nd floor offers a panoramic view of the library and city skyline.

Group Study Rooms

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Please note the following guidelines:
ASL group study rooms are available to UNLV students for academic use only and they are designed exclusively for group of three or more users. Individuals or pairs studying in these spaces must immediately surrender the room in favor of groups wanting the space.

No scheduled meetings or events may be held in the group study rooms.

Behavioral Standards

Libraries' user conduct policy

  • Groups are to be considerate of other library users, talking should be kept at conversational levels appropriate for an academic environment.
  • Each individual assumes responsibility for the conduct of all group members and the condition of the room.
  • Unattended personal property does not reserve group study rooms, and is subject to immediate removal by library security or university police.
  • Users are not to limit or block access to rooms.
  • Food and beverages are allowed in compliance with the Libraries food and drink guidelines.
  • Use of rolling dry erase boards inside the rooms is prohibited.
  • The number of users in each room must not exceed the posted maximum occupancy limit.
  • Use of the space for commercial or non-academic use is prohibited.

Reservation policy

All group study rooms in the ASL are reservable by UNLV students only, in adherence to the guidelines below.

  • Rooms cannot be held by individuals or pairs for later group arrival.
  • Library staff cannot modify a reservation or provide reservation details. If you need to modify or cancel the reservation, please use the link in the confirmation email.
  • Reservation options begin at the quarter hour (:00, :15, :30, :45) for periods ranging from 1 to 3 hours.
  • Rooms can be reserved up to two weeks in advance but users may have only one active reservation in the system at a time.
  • There is a 15-minute grace period for group arrival before the space becomes available for other users.