Reservable and drop-in Group Study Rooms provide collaborative work space groups of 2-10 people. They are available for UCSB students, faculty and staff, and are located throughout the building. Reservable Group Study Rooms can be booked up to 2 weeks in advance and for 4 hours per week through an online reservation system.

Group Study Rooms Guidelines for Use

  • All Group Study Rooms are available for UCSB students, faculty, and staff groups of 2 or more.
  • Room sizes vary to accommodate up to 10 people.
  • Rooms feature varied amenities, including white boards or chalk boards in most areas. The reservation system lists the amenities associated with each reservable room. Dry-erase markers and erasers are available at the Information Desk (in the Learning Commons) and the Services Desk (in the Paseo).
  • Group Study Rooms may not be used for instruction, office hours, or other standing meetings.
  • Reservations for reservable rooms may be made online 2 weeks in advance and for up to 4 hours per week at our reservation system. 
  • When reservable rooms are not in use, drop-in users are welcome. Drop-in users must relinquish reservable Group Study Rooms when presented with another group’s proof of reservation.
  • You must bring proof of confirmation to claim a reservable Group Study Room (such as a printout, saved email, or screenshot).
  • Library furniture may not be moved in or out of Group Study Rooms.
  • Users should clean up after themselves and leave the area in good condition, including erasing the white boards and chalk boards.
  • Please maintain reasonable noise levels and close the door when the room is occupied.
  • The Library is not responsible for the loss or theft of personal property. Do not leave your belongings unattended.
  • Failure to follow Group Study Room guidelines may result in users being asked to leave the area or the Library and/or in the loss of reservation privileges,
  • For assistance with Group Study Rooms, visit any of the Library’s service desks.

Group Study Room Locations

  • 1st Floor, Mountain Side: Drop-in Group Study Room 1560A
  • 2nd Floor, Ocean Side: Drop-in and reservable Group Study Rooms 2574, 2593, 2595
  • 2nd Floor, Mountain Side: Drop-in and reservable Group Study Rooms 2308, 2310, 2312, 2314, 2316, 2318, 2320A, 2326, 2328, 2330, 2332, 2334, 2336, 2338, 2501, 2503, 2528
  • 4th Floor: Reservable Group Study Rooms 4541, 4572, 4574, 4575, 4576, 4580
  • 6th Floor: Reservable Group Study Room 6541
  • 7th Floor: Reservable Group Study Room 7541