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Study Spaces

University Libraries has many study spaces available for reservation among Sprague Library and Bloomfield College Library. Find a space below or if you are unsure of how to book a study space, watch this .

Sprague Library

If you are Bloomfield College student who wishes to reserve a study space at Sprague Library, please call the front desk at 973-655-4288 or inquire at the front desk.

Silent and Quiet Study Space

Silent and Quiet Study Space

There are large silent and quiet study spaces on the upper level of the Library, overlooking Cole Hall (south end) and along the wall opposite the library Dean’s office.

An additional Silent Study space is on the Lower Level in the R-Z book area.

Lower Level

Several desk booths
Lower Level Silent Study

2nd Floor

Cole Hall Overlook Silent Study Space
Silent Study Overlooking Cole Hall
Silent Study Carrels
Silent Study Carrels
Event Spaces

Event Spaces

Room 021 is a media classroom that seats up to 32 attendees. This space must be booked at least 3 business days in advance.


Projector screen and podium
Room 021 Event Space, Front
Several chairs in room 021
Room 021 Event Space, Back
Group Study Rooms

Group Study Rooms

Group Study Rooms are located on the upper and lower levels.

  • Group Study Rooms are intended for Â鶹Ai»»Á³ University students, faculty and staff working on academic activities.

Table and chairs with monitor
Room 201
Table and chairs with monitor and whiteboard
Room 202
Table and chairs with monitor and whiteboard
Room 204
Table and chairs with monitor
Room 205
Conference table with monitor
Room 032
Collaborative Spaces

Collaborative Spaces

The Library has six collaborative spaces that are available for students, faculty and staff to work on group assignments, media projects (using Adobe Creative Suite and other provided software), and/or video conference with other individuals.

  • Rooms 027, 028, and 029 are equipped with: a Sony 4K 65 inch flat screen TV with remote control, whiteboard, Polycom camera, and tabletop Crestron controller pad with Air Media.
  • The Creative Collaboration Pod and Group Study Pods are equipped with: a Sony 4K 55 inch monitors with remote control, whiteboard walls, and power outlets with UBS ports

Table and chairs with monitor and whiteboard
Room 027
Table and chairs with monitor and whiteboard
Room 028
Table and chairs with monitor and whiteboard
Room 029
Front of the creative collaboration pod
Creative Collaboration Pod
Front of the group study pod #1
Group Study Pod #1, First Floor
Front of Group study pod 2
Group Study Pod #2, 2nd Floor
Viewing Rooms

Viewing Rooms

The Library has four viewing rooms for viewing videotapes and DVDs or for group study. These rooms are small and may be used by 1 – 4 students.

Viewing room with desk television and whiteboard
Room 001
Viewing room with desk and monitor
Room 002
Viewing room with desk and monitor
Room 003
Viewing room with desk monitor, and television
Room 004
Viewing room with desk and monitor
Room 005
Listening Rooms

Listening Rooms

The Library has four soundproof listening rooms for listening to CDs, cassettes or LP records. These rooms are small and may be used by 1 – 3 students.

Soundproof room with media player
Room 015
Soundproof room with record player and speaker
Room 017
Soundproof room with record player and speaker
Room 018
Soundproof room with record player and speaker
Room 019
Commuter Study Space

Commuter Study Space

The Commuter Study Space is a large, bright and inviting room on the south wing of the first floor of the Library.

  • The Commuter Study Space has newer furniture, lots of outlets, a large group study table, and some height adjustable tables and is located near the Print and Laptop Lending Lab, and the Center for Academic Success and Tutoring (CAST).
Commuter Study Space with several tables
Commuter Study Space
The Sensory Space

The Sensory Space

The Sensory Space a unique space on campus designed specifically to be welcoming to neurodivergent individuals. Located in Room 030 on the lower level of Sprague Library in the Multimedia area, The Sensory Space is designed to create a safe, comfortable environment for individuals with particular sensory needs. Features include:

  • Privacy Study Chairs: Three acoustically insulated privacy chairs are available for work, study or relaxation. Each chair has an integrated, moveable desk, dedicated work lamp with adjustable brightness, noise-canceling headphones, and multiple outlets for charging personal devices.
  • Lounge Chairs: Two fleece lined bucket-style lounge chairs can be used for work or relaxation. Each chair has a matching footrest, dedicated work lamp with adjustable brightness, noise-canceling headphones, and multiple outlets for charging personal devices.
  • Yoga Mats and Cushions: Several yoga mats are available for meditation, yoga, or floor seating. These can be combined with floor cushions to create a comfortable floor seating position.
  • Noise-canceling Headphones: Headphones can help to block out ambient noise and provide sound isolation from adjoining spaces. In addition to noise cancelation, you can plug them into your personal device with an auxiliary port to listen to music and other media.
  • Fidget Toys: Several fidget toys are kept in the yoga mat storage cart. These objects can help you relax, focus, and generally provide positive stimulation.

This study space can be booked for a maximum of two hours.

Privacy Study Chairs
Privacy Study Chairs
Lounge Chair
Lounge Chairs

Yoga Mat on shelf
Yoga Mats
Cushions in bag
Cushions

Noise-cancelling Headphones
Noise-cancelling Headphones
Fidget Toys
Fidget Toys

Bloomfield College Library

Group Study Rooms

Study Rooms

Study Rooms are located on the first and second levels.

  • Group Study Rooms are intended for Â鶹Ai»»Á³ University students, faculty and staff working on academic activities.

1st Floor

Study room with table, chairs, computer, and whiteboard
Room 101
Study room with table, chair, computer and whiteboard
Room 102
Study room with table, chair, and whiteboard
Room 103
Study room with table, chairs, and whiteboard
Room 104

2nd Floor

Study room with table, chair, computer, and whiteboard
Room 201
Study room with table, chairs, computer, and whiteboard
Room 202
Study room with table, chairs, computer, whiteboard, and shelf
Room 203
Study room with table, chairs, computer, and whiteboard
Room 204
Study room with table, chairs, computer, and whiteboard
Room 208
Cohort Study Room

Cohort Study Room

Cohort Study Room contains:

  • Whiteboard with marker and eraser
  • Large table with seating for a maximum of 8 users
  • Wall outlets for charging
  • Smart Display Monitor

Study room with table, chairs, whiteboard and smartboard
Room 205 (Cohort Study)
Faculty Mini Conference Room

Faculty Mini Conference Room

This room is for faculty use. It contains a desktop computer, white board, large screen monitor, and Zoom capability.

Conference room with table, chairs, and monitor
LL07 Faculty Mini Conference Room