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Greenwood Library: Spaces & Rooms

Greenwood Library Website, 2022

Maps

Assistive Technology

For patrons who might need access to assistive software, the Library has provided ZoomText and Kurzweil 3000 on all library computers in the Learning Commons and Computer Lab 201. If you need assistance, please see The Desk, or email the Accesibility Resources Office

Room Equipment

First Floor

The Atrium

A study space with flexible furniture and a limited number of floor outlets. The Atrium also contains a self-check-out machine, the recreational reading collection, and the new book shelves.

Learning Commons

The Learning Commons is the large room on the left hand side of the first floor. The Learning Commons has the following features:

  • Desktop computers
  • The Printing station, LancerCa$h machine, and recycling (in the center of the room)
  • Multiple charging station (with MicroUSB, USB C, and Apple Lightning)
  • Multiple book scanners (patrons save their scans to a flash drive)
  • Vera Scan (large scanner for maps, posters, etc)
  • A variety of furniture including tables at standard and café heights, booths, and soft seating
  • Reference, Newspaper, and Magazine collections
  • Mobile study tools including whiteboards and Mediascapes (screens with HDMI connections for collaborative screen sharing)

Group Study Rooms - 142, 150, 152, 153, 155

Each room has a flat screen monitor with Crestron Air Media (for wireless screen sharing via laptop, tablet, and phone). Available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Library Instruction Rooms - 147, 148, 149

The classrooms are used primarily for Library Instruction.  They are equipped with large flat screen monitors and whiteboard tables.

Second Floor

Group Study Area

Equipped with large tables and built-in power, the Group Study Area contains the call numbers HD100- Z (Library of Congress classification system) in the main print collection.  Though the area does not have a noise restriction, please respect other students and groups.   

Quiet Study Area

Equipped with individual carrels and built-in power, the Quiet Study Area contains call numbers A-HD99 (Library of Congress classification system) in the main print collection.  The Quiet Study Area is designated for students who would like a quiet study experience. 

Classroom - 209A, 209B

The classroom is often reserved for classes, library instruction, and club meetings.  When not in use, students are welcome to use the technology and space. The classroom is available for reservation via 25Live.

Humanities Reading Room/Graduate Student Gathering Space - 210

Located in the Group Study Area, this space is available for reservation by graduate students. Contact Cindy Elliott to reserve the room.  When not reserved, it is available on a first-come, first-serve basis for all students.  Crestron Air Media screen available for use either wirelessly or through HDMI cable (provided).

Study Rooms

Study Rooms are available on the back walls of the Group Study Area and the Quiet Study Area.  Each room is equipped with a table, chairs, and a mounted whiteboard.  Room 213-221 on the Group Study Area are available for reservation either online or by scanning the QR code outside each room.  All other study rooms are available on first-come, first serve basis.

Children's Literature Room

The Children's Literature room contains the juvenile fiction and nonfiction collections, reading aids, big books, and the K-12 textbook repository. There is group study area with whiteboard tables with portable power requiring a battery that can be checked out at the Desk.  

Computer Lab - 201

The computer lab, located in the Children’s Literature Room, has 10 desktop computers (all PC) stations.  This room is reserved for student, staff, and faculty use and requires a LancerCard for entrance.

Learning Commons Features

Comfortable Seating

Comfortable Seating

Relax on sofas, in a booth or even a rocking chair!

Desks

Workspaces

Find places to study, alone or with friends, at tables of varying heights.

Computer stations

Computer Stations

Need a break from studying and reading books for class? Explore our recreational reading collection which has books of all kinds including best sellers and other popular titles.

DVDs & BluRay shelves

DVDs and BluRays

The majority of entertainment DVDs and BluRays are located in the back of the Learning Commons. If you need help finding a DVD, ask the Desk.

Scanners

Book & Document Scanners

Need to copy some notes? Need to get a chapter out of a book? Use one of our many scanners to either email or scan to a USB. Come to the Desk if you need help!

Atrium Features

The Desk at Greenwood Library

The Desk

Located to your right as you enter the front doors. This is your first stop for ANY question. Librarian offices are past the Desk, along the same wall--if their door is open, they are available to help. Each librarian has their subject areas and QR code for scheduling an appointment next to their doors.

Atrium Lounge Area

Atrium Lounge Area

Come hang out in our lounge area while you wait for your study group, or sit down and read a book from one of our displays, new books, or recreational reading.

Displays

Displays

Check out our displays curated by themes that are available for checkout!

New books

New Books

Explore recently purchased titles.

Recreational Reading area

Recreational Reading

Need a break from studying and academic reading? Explore our recreational reading collection which has books of all kinds including best sellers and other popular titles.