Study Space Guidelines

Located on the library’s third floor, the mission of the Center for the Study of 19th Century America is to acquire, preserve, and provide access to a wide range of primary and secondary materials in support of presenting researchers with a context to understand the times in which the Seventh-day Adventist Church began. The space is open for student research and study during select daily hours.

Guidelines:

• Patrons must be respectful of others. While quiet conversations are allowed, individuals should not disrupt others' study environments.
• Food is not allowed in this study space. Covered drinks are permitted.
• Phones and computers must not disturb other people. Silent texting only. Use headphones when listening or viewing material.
• Patrons must clean up after themselves, including picking up and disposing of trash, pushing in chairs, and tidying the area before leaving.
• Patrons are not allowed to move furniture. This includes but is not limited to chairs, tables, study carrels, and study pods.
• Access to the special collections is available upon request.
• Patrons will be asked to leave if disrupting others.

Procedures:

• Patrons are welcome to use the space during posted hours, and reservations are not required.
• To access the special collections materials of the Center, please complete the request form.

McKee Library’s main floor is a collaborative study environment. This space is designed for quiet conversations and group work.

Guidelines:

• Patrons must be respectful of others. While quiet conversations are allowed, individuals should not disrupt others' study environments.
• Shared meals, potlucks, and food deliveries are strictly prohibited. Small snacks and covered drinks are allowed.
• Patrons may not loiter in the library. Social gatherings should take place elsewhere on campus.
• Patrons are not allowed to move furniture. This includes but is not limited to chairs, tables, study carrels, and study pods.
• Group events are prohibited unless sponsored by the library.
• Patrons must clean up after themselves, including picking up and disposing of trash, pushing in chairs, and tidying the area before leaving.
• Patrons will be asked to leave if disrupting others.

McKee Library has eight study rooms located across three floors. Study rooms are available to Southern Adventist University students and faculty for studying, viewing, and project preparation. Currently, reservations are not allowed for community patrons or alumni. Descriptions and pictures of each study room are available on the library website’s study room reservation system.

Guidelines:

• The persons whose name is on the reservation must be in the room. The name of the reservation must match the email address provided.
• Rooms can be reserved up to 30 days in advance, up to a maximum of three hours per day. The hours do not have to be sequential, nor must the reservations be for the same room.
• Patrons should select a room appropriately sized for their study group. Smaller groups should use smaller rooms to keep larger rooms free for larger groups.
• Upon arrival, patrons must check in at the nearest help desk or via the QR code on the study room door. Failure to do so will result in the loss of a reservation. Rooms are held for 15 minutes and then forfeited.
• Patrons must not disturb other library patrons.
• Patrons must clean and straighten the room when finished. They should turn off all equipment used, cap markers, erase boards, turn out lights, dispose of trash, and close the door. Patrons are responsible for any damage or loss.
• Using a room implies consent to follow the policies and rules of the library.
• Reports of misuse may result in denying room reservation privileges and other library services in the future.
• Special requests for atypical room use will be considered case-by-case. Patrons should contact the circulation manager if they have a unique need.
• Patrons will be asked to leave if disrupting others.

Procedures:

• Reserve the room through the study room reservation system on the library’s website.
• The group representative must check in via the QR code on the study room door or by visiting the nearest help desk. Failure to check in will result in the loss of a reservation. Rooms are held for 15 minutes and then forfeited.
• To access the study room, go to the nearest help desk.

The library's second floor is quiet and restricted to independent study only. We encourage you to utilize the main floor for group study. Independent study carrels are located along the walls of the floor.

Guidelines:

• Patrons must be respectful of others.
• This floor is for independent study only.
• Phones and mobile devices must not disturb other people. Cell phone and computer use must be silent. Headphones must be used when listening or viewing materials.
• Shared meals, potlucks, and food deliveries are strictly prohibited. Small snacks and covered drinks are allowed.
• Patrons are not allowed to move furniture. This includes but is not limited to chairs, tables, study carrels, and study pods.
• Patrons must clean up after themselves, including picking up and disposing of trash, pushing in chairs, and tidying the area before leaving.
• Patrons will be asked to leave if disrupting others.

McKee Library’s reading room is on the east side of the second floor. This space is designed for quiet, independent study and reading.

Guidelines:

• Patrons must be respectful of others. Quiet conversations should take place on the collaborative floor.
• Patrons are not allowed to move furniture. This includes but is not limited to chairs, tables, study carrels, and study pods.
• Cell phone and computer use must be silent. Headphones must be used when listening or viewing materials.
• Patrons will be asked to leave if disrupting others.

McKee Library’s Silent Study room is on the west side of the second floor, just past the Student Success and Retention Services office. This monitored space is available during specific hours and is designed for silent, independent study.

Guidelines:

• Patrons must be respectful of others.
• Laptop use is limited to non-typing activities (for example, reading an eBook). Patrons may not use their laptops to type a paper or email, as typing creates a distracting noise.
• Phones and mobile devices must not disturb other people. Cell phone and computer use must be silent. Headphones must be used when listening or viewing materials.
• No food, drink, or gum is allowed.
• Please be as silent as possible when entering and leaving the room.
• Patrons will be asked to leave if disrupting others.

Procedures:

• Sign in to the space at the silent study desk and sign out when leaving.