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Tuesday, December 02, 2008
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Study Spaces and Classrooms

Group Study Rooms

In addition to the study carrels and tables throughout the library, a limited number of group study rooms are available for students to use. Students who wish to use group study rooms must check them out at the second floor Circulation Desk on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reading Porch

For those who prefer an outdoor atmosphere for study, a reading porch is located just outside the second floor.

The duPont Classroom

The Jessie Ball duPont classroom is reserved for use by faculty and students wishing to present media formats. The classroom seats up to sixty people and is equipped with:

  • Proxima 6860 projector
  • 4 wall-mounted speakers
  • DVD player (professional quality)
  • Worldwide VCR
  • Satellite television input
  • Cable television input
  • PC computer with wireless keyboard and mouse
  • Digital visual presenter
  • Receiver/amplifier
  • Wacom interactive writing tablet
  • White boards
  • Projection screen
  • Crestron control system
Viewing Rooms

Several rooms are available for viewing VHS and DVD formats in the Fuqua Center.

A priority system is in place to meet academic needs first and recreational users second.

Computer Use Area

Computers for patron use are available on the first, second, and third floors.