Following a successful introduction in fall 2022, the University Libraries will continue to pilot Davis Library Study Zones this semester. Signs are in place labeling the various study zones so that it is easier to find the expected volume for each space.
The study zones are as follows:
Collaborative Study Zones: 1st floor, 2nd floor (Hamilton Hall side)
Suitable for talk at a conversational volume to facilitate group work and studying.
Considerate Study Zones: 2nd floor (Union side), 3rd floor, 4th floor, 5th floor, 7th floor, 8th floor
Well-suited for anyone seeking a quieter place to study and work, but one in which low-volume conversation is acceptable.
Silent Study Zone: 6th floor
Best for those seeking absolute quiet.
The idea for volume zones arose in response to student feedback. Library staff conducted listening sessions, whiteboard polling and other outreach in order to provide a range of options and environments for study and research. A pilot project tested the zones in Fall 2022.
Expectations for these volume zones are guidelines and not official policy. Library personnel will not enforce noise-level expectations.
For questions, contact Karina Soni, outreach projects librarian. You can also text feedback to 919-928-5300. Thank you for helping to make Davis Library a welcoming space for everyone!
