All members of the campus community, including students of all levels and public patrons, are welcome to take advantage of the IAS Library’s study spaces. Library users are asked to adhere to the University Library’s patron conduct policies, available to read here. If you have questions about library spaces, please email ias@library.illinois.edu or speak with the staff at the desk just inside the library entrance.
IAS has three main spaces: the Reading Room (321), the Reference Room (319), and the Collaboration Room (309). The Oasis (outside hallway) offers additional tabled seating and charging ports.
The IASL spaces are officially designated as Level 3 in expected volume. Collaborations and group work are normal, and as such, elevated levels of conversation and technology noises are common. We ask that louder conversations and group work be contained to the Collaboration Room (309). Click here to learn more about other study spaces and expected volume levels.
The Reading Room is excellent for personal study and research. The Reference Room contains a world class print reference collection of bibliographies, encyclopedia, and important reference tools for global and area studies research. The Collaboration Room is available for small groups to work together. Larger groups may reserve it for projects, meetings, or presentations. This room also houses the Taiwan Resource Center for Chinese Studies. Click here to learn more about the TRCCS.
Complimentary WiFi is accessible from anywhere within the library. Click here to learn more about connecting to our networks.
Seating
Tabled seating is available in all three spaces. These tables are intended for general study and research. Charging stations are not built in, although some of the tables are placed near wall outlets. Several armchairs are nearby. The Oasis (outside hallway) offers additional tabled seating with built-in charging outlets.
Computers
The Reading Room (321) has 4 publicly available computer workstations intended for library research. These computers are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you plan to watch videos or listen to audio on these workstations, please plan to bring your own headphones or earbuds.
Study Carrels
4 study carrels (individual tables with privacy panels) are available on the west wall of the Reference Room (319). Charging stations are not built in, but the carrels are near wall outlets.
Reservable Space
The Collaboration Room (309) is located at the end of the hallway. The space is reservable for group use. During time slots when the room is not reserved, it is open for general study and research. Room 309 contains 3 movable 4-person tables; 1 computer workstation; 1 large, movable monitor screen with laptop connectors; and 2 mobile whiteboards with dry-erase markers available.