In an effort to create a respectful and pleasant environment that is suitable to a variety of learning styles, the Library has designated Quiet Study, Silent Study and Group Study areas. Signs are posted at the entrances to each designated area.

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Quiet Study Areas - Speak quietly and keep conversations brief, please be considerate of others.

• 1st Floor Reference Room (furnished with computer workstations, comfortable seating, study carrels and tables)
• 1st Floor Information Commons South (furnished with computer workstations, tables and comfortable seating)
• 2nd Floor East (furnished with study carrels and comfortable seating)
• 3rd Floor South (furnished with study carrels and desks)

Silent Study Areas - No talking or conversations allowed.

• 2nd Floor West (furnished with study carrels and comfortable seating)
• 3rd Floor West (furnished with study carrels and desks)

Group Study Areas - Talking and conversations allowed, please be considerate of others.

• 1st Floor Reference Room Group Study Tables (located between Cafe and Reference desk)
• 2nd Floor South/Br. Charles B. Quinn Collection (Irish Collection) (furnished with study carrels, tables and comfortable seating)

Library Cafe - Conversation allowed but please be considerate of others.

Arrigoni Library/Technology Center - Conversation allowed but please be considerate of others.

Library policies for all study areas:

• No cell phone use except in designated areas
• Absolutely no game playing
• No food allowed except for cafe area, closed beverages only

Ryan Library Layout including Study Spaces