How to Use the Library

The Clark Library provides a variety of seating and spaces for comfortable studying and collaborative work, including 23 group study rooms. Library users are asked to be considerate of others and follow library conduct policies and community policies in the Student Handbook.

Level 1 (map) has the Service Desk, a computer lab, a Print/Copy area (with snack and drinks vending machines), a gallery, 4 group study rooms, and a mix of tables, couches, and 2 adjustable-height desks. It tends to be an active and busy area. The group study rooms can be reserved online.

Level 2 (map) has a Quiet Study Lounge with 3 Mac workstations, library classroom, 12 group study rooms, and a mix of booths, tables, tablet chairs, balcony bar seating, and an adjustable-height desk. The group study rooms and booth seating can be reserved online.

The lower level (map) is the Quiet Floor. The library's print books, periodicals, DVDs, and CDs are also here. There are 2 computer workstations, 7 group study rooms, 12 individual study carrels, and a mix of tables, tablet chairs, and an adjustable-height desk. The open seating areas are intended for individual study with minimal noise. Group study rooms and study carrels can be reserved online.

Bauccio Commons: open seating on the "quiet side"

Dundon-Berchtold Hall: Franz Lounge (first floor) plus hallway spaces by classrooms on all floors

Franz Hall: Holy Cross Lounge on third floor

Pilot House: fireplace lounge and dining areas

Shiley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation: open seating on second, third, and fourth floors (note: ground level entrance is the third floor)

St. Mary's Student Center: main floor lounge