Q. What options are there for studying in the library?

Newman Library has a variety of spaces for you to study in. Find one that suits your need:

Learning Commons - The second and fourth floors of Newman Library have been designated group study floors. 

Graduate study room (416 Newman) - The Graduate study room (416 Newman), located on the 4th floor, is a space reserved for graduate students to study and relax. Access is limited through the Hokie Passport, which must be swiped before the door will open. (If your Hokie Passport does not open the door, contact the Graduate School.)

Group study rooms - Small and large study spaces located on the 4th floor of Newman Library. These rooms are bookable at https://bookings.lib.vt.edu/. Select the "Group Study Rooms" panel to make your reservation.

Group Study Rooms (4040-4048; Capacity: 5) - There are five groups study rooms located on the curved side of the building opposite the Media Production Suite.

There are 17 additional groups study rooms located on the 4th floor of Newman library:

Group Study Rooms 419A-H (Capacity: 5) - Go behind the main elevators where the snack machines are. They are at the far end of the area where the metal and glass structure is.

Group Study Rooms 419Q-Y (Capacity: 4) - Go behind the main elevators where the snack machines are. They are along the metal and glass structure to the right as you look away from the snack machines.

Quiet Study Floors - The 3rd and 5th floors of Newman Library offer quiet study space for patrons, including small cubicles to study at and public computers for use.  Seating is provided on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please be considerate of those around you while in these spaces.

Please visit our Study Spaces page for further information.

Other VT University Libraries branches also offer quiet study areas or group study rooms. Please visit individual branch and the associated webpages for more information, or enquire therein.