Find space

The library has various rental spaces.

Note: Library has other convenient space. Please check it out!

Special feature carel (reservation available)

• Macardin Library 4th floor
• McEkeldin 6th floor
• On the 7th floor of Makkeldin

It is a space where you can quietly learn quietly, and you can make a reservation in an hour unit up to 4 hours a day. Reservations are possible from one week to 2 hours in advance. A reserved sel f-study carel is open to all library users belonging to Maryland University.

Activities Personal Learning, Virtual Meeting/ Interview

Number of capacity: 1 person

Featuring outlets, eating and drinking, reservation available

Noise level quiet

• Occasionally quiet conversations are OK
• There is no problem with a short conversation on a mobile phone.
• The volume of the headphones should be heard personally.
• In the case of a virtual meeting: Use headphones and talk quietly.

Art Library Seminar Room

It is located on the second floor of the art library and just in front of the graduate student lounge. Studio art, art history, faculty members of the Faculty of Sociology, and graduate students can be used with priority. Please tell the front desk.

Activities Group Learning, sponsored event, fac e-t o-face meeting / interview, presentation practice

Number of capacity: 10 people

Featuring outlets, eating and drinking, reservation available

Noise level joint work

• We recommend using it in a group.
• Frequent and energetic conversations are expected.
• Mobile phones and virtual meetings are fine with normal volume.

Art library learning area

• On the first floor of Art
• On the second floor of Art

There are 28 personal desks along the window on the window, 4 group learning tables (2-5 people each), and eight shared computers. The noise level varies from quiet to common.

Activity Group Learning, Personal Learning

Number of capacity: 56 people

Featuring outlets, firs t-come, firs t-served basis, eating and drinking

Noise level joint work

• We recommend using it in a group.
• Frequent and energetic conversations are expected.
• Mobile phones and virtual meetings are fine with normal volume.

Carel (open)

The 3207-3261 self-study carel is open to all library users on a first-come, first-served basis. You cannot make a reservation.

Activities Personal Learning, Virtual Meeting/ Interview

Number of capacity: 1 person

Featuring outlets, firs t-come, firs t-served basis, eating and drinking

Noise level quiet

• Occasionally quiet conversations are OK
• There is no problem with a short conversation on a mobile phone.
• The volume of the headphones should be heard personally.
• In the case of a virtual meeting: Use headphones and talk quietly.

Carver room

It is a group learning room with two rectangular tables, 10 chairs, and one blackboard. Please make a reservation online at least one week.

Activity content Group Learning

Capacity: 1 group 2 to 10 people

Featuring outlets, eating and drinking, reservation available

Noise level joint work

• We recommend using it in a group.
• Frequent and energetic conversations are expected.
• Mobile phones and virtual meetings are fine with normal volume.

Chartre Room

It has one rectangular table, 6 chairs, and one white board. Please make a reservation online at least one week.

Activity content Group Learning

Capacity: 1 group 2-6 people

Featured outlets, eating and drinking, reservation available, whiteboard/ blackboard

Noise level joint work

• We recommend using it in a group.
• Frequent and energetic conversations are expected.
• Mobile phones and virtual meetings are fine with normal volume.

Conversation room

The meeting space is located on the first floor of the McDin Library, on the front building passing through a computer. The Canvasment Room can be reserved up to 4 hours. Reservations are accepted from one week ago to 2 hours ago.

Activity Contents Group Learning, fac e-t o-face meeting / interview, virtual conference / interview

Number of capacity: 2 people

Featured outlets, eating and drinking, reservation available, whiteboard/ blackboard

Noise level joint work

• We recommend using it in a group.
• Frequent and energetic conversations are expected.
• Mobile phones and virtual meetings are fine with normal volume.

Einstein Room

It is a group learning room with one rectangular table, 5 chairs, and one blackboard. Please make a reservation online at least one week.

Activity content Group Learning

Capacity: 1 group 2-5 people

Featuring outlets, eating and drinking, reservation available

Noise level joint work

• We recommend using it in a group.
• Frequent and energetic conversations are expected.
• Mobile phones and virtual meetings are fine with normal volume.

Facarty office

Reservation | Search from floor map (room number 7233)

Lecturer is exclusively for teachers and graduate students. There is a large desk and a chair based on phase engineering, so you can work quietly. There are also small tables and additional chairs for those who need group work.

Activities Personal meetings/interviews, individual learning

Capacity: 1-4 people

Featuring outlets, eating and drinking, reservation available

Noise level quiet

• Occasionally quiet conversations are OK
• There is no problem with a short conversation on a mobile phone.
• The volume of the headphones should be heard personally.
• In the case of a virtual meeting: Use headphones and talk quietly.

Family study room

A study space for caregivers and their families. With adult and children's furniture, toys, crafts, books, puzzles, and more, caregivers can focus on their work without boring the children. Click here for more information.

Activities Caregiving, individual learning

Capacity: 1 family (up to 6 people total)

Features Computers, power outlets, food and drink allowed, reservations accepted

Noise level joint work

• We recommend using it in a group.
• Frequent and energetic conversations are expected.
• Mobile phones and virtual meetings are fine with normal volume.

Focus Room (McKeldin Library, 1st Floor)

This study room is located on the 1st floor of McKeldin Library, past the computer lab. Focus Rooms are available for 4-hour reservations. Reservations are accepted one week in advance and up to two hours in advance.

Activities Personal Learning, Virtual Meeting/ Interview

Capacity: 1

Featured outlets, eating and drinking, reservation available, whiteboard/ blackboard

Noise level quiet

• Occasionally quiet conversations are OK
• There is no problem with a short conversation on a mobile phone.
• The volume of the headphones should be heard personally.
• In the case of a virtual meeting: Use headphones and talk quietly.

Graduate Student Study Area

A quiet, comfortable space for graduate students and veterans. Apply for entry and swipe your UMD ID card.

Activities: Personal study

Capacity: 13 people

Featuring outlets, firs t-come, firs t-served basis, eating and drinking

Noise level quiet

• Occasionally quiet conversations are OK
• There is no problem with a short conversation on a mobile phone.
• The volume of the headphones should be heard personally.
• In the case of a virtual meeting: Use headphones and talk quietly.

Hornbake 1st floor lobby

Small sofas, cafe tables, and private rooms available.

Activities: Personal study

Capacity: 50 people

Featuring outlets, firs t-come, firs t-served basis, eating and drinking

Noise level quiet

• Occasionally quiet conversations are OK
• There is no problem with a short conversation on a mobile phone.
• The volume of the headphones should be heard personally.
• In the case of a virtual meeting: Use headphones and talk quietly.

Horn Bake 2nd floor lobby

In this lobby, there is a wooden carel that you can study quietly by individuals.

Activities: Personal study

Number of capacity: 30 people

Featuring outlets, firs t-come, firs t-served basis, eating and drinking

Noise level quiet

• Occasionally quiet conversations are OK
• There is no problem with a short conversation on a mobile phone.
• The volume of the headphones should be heard personally.
• In the case of a virtual meeting: Use headphones and talk quietly.

Horn Bake 3rd floor lobby

There are 15 tables for small groups (up to 6 people per group) to work quietly.

Activity Group Learning, Personal Learning

Number of capacity: 90 people

Featuring outlets, firs t-come, firs t-served basis, eating and drinking

Noise level quiet

• Occasionally quiet conversations are OK
• There is no problem with a short conversation on a mobile phone.
• The volume of the headphones should be heard personally.
• In the case of a virtual meeting: Use headphones and talk quietly.

JSG manufacturer space

This space teaches how to use new technologies such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and virtual reality. We welcome UMD students, teachers, and stakeholders in all disciplines. Click here for details of John & Stella Graves Maker Space.

Maximum capacity 12 people. Groups or individuals scheduled to use equipment are given priority.

Featuring computer, outlet, reservation available

Noise level joint work

• We recommend using it in a group.
• Frequent and energetic conversations are expected.
• Mobile phones and virtual meetings are fine with normal volume.

Nursing room

It is a private room for new moms studying or working in UMD, locked, a chair, stool, desk, and refrigerator. When using, please drop in at the library service desk and leave the key. There is no time limit, but please consider other users.

Activity content nursing care

Capacity: 1 adult + 1 child accompanying

Featuring outlets, firs t-come, firs t-served basis, eating and drinking

Noise level joint work

• We recommend using it in a group.
• Frequent and energetic conversations are expected.
• Mobile phones and virtual meetings are fine with normal volume.

Maryland Room

In this room, you can browse special collections and university archives materials. Students can be used without reservation. You can sign a sign before entering the room, and store unaccepted items in the outdoor locker.

Activities: Personal study

Number of capacity: 20 people

Featuring computer, outlet, first come, first served

Noise level quiet

• Occasionally quiet conversations are OK
• There is no problem with a short conversation on a mobile phone.
• The volume of the headphones should be heard personally.
• In the case of a virtual meeting: Use headphones and talk quietly.

Macardin Alcove

• McEkeldin 6th floor
• On the 7th floor of Makkeldin

There are two alcohoves in the rear building of these floors (one on the north and south side). These alcohoves between the carels and the bookshelf can be quietly studied on a firs t-come, firs t-served basis. Each alcove has two sem i-sealed learning pods.

Activities: Personal study

Number of capacity: 2 people in each alcove

Featuring outlets, firs t-come, firs t-served basis, eating and drinking

Noise level quiet

• Occasionally quiet conversations are OK
• There is no problem with a short conversation on a mobile phone.
• The volume of the headphones should be heard personally.
• In the case of a virtual meeting: Use headphones and talk quietly.

McCell Din Computer Area

There are PCs and Mac computers, printers, copies, scanners, and charging spaces near the entrance of Makkeldin. You can print out immediately on the way to the class, or stay for a while to work on issues. See how to log in to your computer, what kind of software you have, and how many are currently available.

Activity Group Learning, Personal Learning

Number of capacity: 119 seats

Featured computer, outlet, firs t-come, firs t-served basis, eating and drinking

Noise level joint work

• We recommend using it in a group.
• Frequent and energetic conversations are expected.
• Mobile phones and virtual meetings are fine with normal volume.

McCell Din Elevator Lobby (Backwing)

• McEkeldin 6th floor
• On the 7th floor of Makkeldin

A sem i-sealed pod for quiet personal learning located where the elevator is left.

Activities: Personal study

Number of capacity: 1 person per learning pod

Featuring outlets, firs t-come, firs t-served basis, eating and drinking

Noise level quiet

• Occasionally quiet conversations are OK
• There is no problem with a short conversation on a mobile phone.
• The volume of the headphones should be heard personally.
• In the case of a virtual meeting: Use headphones and talk quietly.

Mackel Din Elevator Lobby (Front Wing)

• McEkeldin 6th floor
• On the 7th floor of Makkeldin

A cozy space outside the main elevator. There are a comfortable chair, a small table, and two computers.

Activities: Personal study

Number of capacity: 8 people

Featured computer, firs t-come, firs t-served basis, eating and drinking

Noise level quiet

• Occasionally quiet conversations are OK
• There is no problem with a short conversation on a mobile phone.
• The volume of the headphones should be heard personally.
• In the case of a virtual meeting: Use headphones and talk quietly.

Memory lab

It is a sel f-service location that provides specialized devices and software to convert old physical media into digital files. Click here for details on memory labs, such as list of compatible media formats.

Activity Media Creation / Edit

Capacity: 1-2 people

Features Computers, power outlets, food and drink allowed, reservations accepted

Noise level joint work

• We recommend using it in a group.
• Frequent and energetic conversations are expected.
• Mobile phones and virtual meetings are fine with normal volume.

MSPAL Group Laboratory

A group learning room with only a table in a room with a door.

Activity content Group Learning

Number of capacity: 4 people

Characteristics firs t-come, firs t-served basis

Noise level joint work

• We recommend using it in a group.
• Frequent and energetic conversations are expected.
• Mobile phones and virtual meetings are fine with normal volume.

MSPAL seminar room

It is a small and mediu m-sized conference room with a movable table and chair. There are large monitors and whiteboards. After use, return the furniture arrangement.

Activities Group Learning, Personal Interview

Number of capacity: 12-18 seats

Featuring outlet, reservation possible, whiteboard/ blackboard

Noise level joint work

• We recommend using it in a group.
• Frequent and energetic conversations are expected.
• Mobile phones and virtual meetings are fine with normal volume.

One button studio

It is a simple recording studio where UMD users can create hig h-quality video recording even if you have no experience in video production. Click here for details of the on e-button studio.

Activity Media Creation / Edit, Private Private Practice

Capacity: 1 person or group

Feature reservation available

Noise level joint work

• We recommend using it in a group.
• Frequent and energetic conversations are expected.
• Mobile phones and virtual meetings are fine with normal volume.

Regular publication room

It has the latest newspapers, magazines, and journals, and can be used as sel f-study space. There are various furniture, such as carels, large tables, lounge chairs, and some stations for media viewing.

Activity Group Learning, Personal Learning

Featuring outlets, firs t-come, firs t-served basis, eating and drinking

Noise level joint work

• We recommend using it in a group.
• Frequent and energetic conversations are expected.
• Mobile phones and virtual meetings are fine with normal volume.

Pod casting lab

It is a soundproof sel f-service place for creating and editing audio recording such as podcasts using up to four microphones and dedicated software. Click here for details of Pod casting lab

Activity Media Creation / Edit

Features Computers, power outlets, food and drink allowed, reservations accepted

Noise level joint work

• We recommend using it in a group.
• Frequent and energetic conversations are expected.
• Mobile phones and virtual meetings are fine with normal volume.

Portico

There are seven tables and chairs in the covered outdoor space, where you can enjoy the wonderful view of McDin Mall. Library partners and campus administrators can make reservations alone or with the Portico Room for special events. If the event is not planned, you can study here on a firs t-come, firs t-served basis. Click here for reservation policy and charges.

Activity content Group Learning, sponsored event, personal learning

Number of capacity: 29 seats

Features on a firs t-come, firs t-served basis, eating and drinking, reservation available

Noise level joint work

• We recommend using it in a group.
• Frequent and energetic conversations are expected.
• Mobile phones and virtual meetings are fine with normal volume.

Portico Room

In this moderate room, there are eight round tables with fou r-legged chairs, so you can go to Portico, a covered outdoor space. Library partners and campus administrators can book for events such as lectures, group discussions, and receptions. If the event is not planned, you can use it on a firs t-come, firs t-served basis. Click here for details on how to make a reservation and charge.

Activity content Group Learning, sponsored event, personal learning

Number of capacity: 32 seats, 60 standing meals

Featured outlets, firs t-com e-firs t-servedities, food and drinks, HDMI connection monitor, reservation available, whiteboard/ blackboard

Noise level joint work

• We recommend using it in a group.
• Frequent and energetic conversations are expected.
• Mobile phones and virtual meetings are fine with normal volume.

Quiet sel f-study room

In this room (#1113), there is a desk to study quietly. No reservation, no time limit.

Activities: Personal study

Capacity: 15 people

Featuring outlets, firs t-come, firs t-served basis, eating and drinking

Noise level

• Banning call
• Please refrain from using mobile phones and other devices.
• The volume of the headphones should be heard personally.

Reading room

The ligh t-filled classic style reading room is a quiet space for students and researchers. Task lamps, outlets, and USB ports are installed on the wooden table. There are also soft sheets for casual reading and quiet conversations. Please refrain from bringing food and drinks (excluding water).

Activities: Personal study

Number of capacity: 116 people

Featuring outlet, first come, first served

Noise level quiet

• Occasionally quiet conversations are OK
• There is no problem with a short conversation on a mobile phone.
• The volume of the headphones should be heard personally.
• In the case of a virtual meeting: Use headphones and talk quietly.