Studying & Collaboration
Study Rooms
For most of the academic year, Study Rooms are available on a first-come basis; no reservation is required. During Reading Days and Finals we do have a reservation system. On the 1st floor there are 3 study rooms, on the 2nd floor 2, and on the 3rd floor 5. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Circulation & Help Desk at library@barnard.edu or in person on the 2nd floor.
Please share with kindness. Study rooms are for use by students. Study rooms may be used for groups or individuals, for discussion or quiet study, for study, resting, meeting, eating.
Floor 2: Collaborative Work
This floor is aimed at groups and individuals - talking is allowed and encouraged! This floor has 4 adjustable height carrels, 2 study rooms, and 10 computer stations.
This floor is also home to the Circulation & Help Desk, the IMATS Equipment Desk, the Zine Library, and the Library Instructional Classroom. The computers in the Library Instructional Classroom are available for students when the space is not in use.
Floor 3: Independent Work & Conversations
This floor is geared toward individual study, but please feel free to talk quietly and respectfully with those around you. There are also 5 study rooms and 4 adjustable height carrels available.
Floor 4: Independent Work
This floor is designed to the quietest floor of Barnard Library. Please refrain from talking. If necessary, please whisper or speak in a low voice.
It is also home to the Archives Reading Room, which is open from 10:30am to 5:00pm.
Floor 5: Vagelos Computational Science Center
The Vagelos Computational Science Center is on the fifth floor of library. Their Math/CS Collaborative Space (Milstein 502) has comfortable seating, projectors, whiteboards, and blackboards and is an ideal spot for working on group projects. It is also home to the Math and CS help rooms. The CSC lounge (Milstein 514) offers a more relaxed space, and is meant for both socializing and studying.
