In the current library, four retrofitted group study rooms have provided a reservable space for 6-12 people to meet to collaborate on group projects or hold a group study session. In 2023, more than 515 reservations were made, in addition to walk-in use of these group study rooms.
In the renovated library, the number of group study rooms will more than triple, providing 15 group study rooms with room capacities ranging from 4-6 people. Each room will be intentionally designed and optimized for collaborative group work, equipped with large screens for sharing presentations and group documents, whiteboards, and other collaborative tools. Furnishings in the group study rooms will vary, with different configurations of furniture, lighting, and natural light.
On the lower level, two group study rooms (with a four-person capacity) line the north wall and five group study rooms (with a four-person capacity) are nestled near the center core of the library.
On the main level, four group study rooms (with a four-person capacity) line the west wall and three group study rooms (with a six-person capacity) line the east wall. Each group study room on the main level intentionally incorporates exterior windows.
On the upper level, one group study room (with a four-person capacity) is in the southwest corner near the Honors College and Dean’s Suite.
Each study group will find their favorite room based on the different furniture and lighting options, foot traffic, and availability. If you’re interested in donating to the library renovation project or naming one of these group study rooms or other spaces in the library, please contact Mary Hammond at the FHSU Foundation.
