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Study Spaces

Bentley Library offers a variety of study spaces to suit any need. From tables, individual study carrels, cozy study pods, and comfortable soft seating with ottomans, there are plenty of seating options to choose from. 

Public Computer Workstations

Desktop PC computer workstations are available for use on the main and upper levels of the library. 

Group Study Rooms

Located on all three levels of the library are 20 state-of-the-art collaborative study spaces, which may be reserved online in advance or on an impromptu basis via touchscreens mounted outside each room. Designed to support the need for collaboration in a business university, 19 rooms feature large-screen LCD displays which automatically switch between room PCs and student laptops and 2 rooms feature SMART boards. For more information policies and reserving a space, please follow this link. Visit our Group Study Rooms page for more information and to book a room.

Hush Pods

The Bentley Library offers two Hush Pods on the upper level for student use. Hush Pods are small office pods that reduce noise. Hush Pod 1 is configured for individual use for a Zoom meeting or interview while Hush Pod 2 can accommodate two people for a meeting. Hush Pods can be booked up to two weeks in advance using the EMS system. Reservations are limited to one per day for up to two hours. Visit our Group Study Rooms page for more information and to book a Hush Pod.

Know Your Zone: Navigating the Quiet Areas of the Library

Silent Study Zones

Expected Noise Level: Little to (almost) no noise.

Please silence devices/wear headphones and use other areas of the library for conversation.

Quiet Study Zones

Expected Noise Level: Ambient noise and light chatter.

Please silence devices/wear headphones and keep conversations at a hushed volume.

Collaborative Study Zones

Expected Noise Level: Normal indoor conversation volume.

Perfect for group work and collaboration.
 

Silent Study Zone Locations

Upper Level: Back reading room.

Main Level: Back reading room.

Lower Level: No designated silent study zones.

Quiet Study Zone Locations

Upper Level: Open seating areas near the bookshelves.

Main Level: Open seating areas near the main service desks and in the current periodicals room.

Lower Level: Open seating areas near the bookshelves and the Bowles Room.

Collaborative Study Zone Locations

Upper Level: All study rooms.

Main Level: All study rooms and Einstein's/Deloitte Café.

Lower Level: All study rooms.