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Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library Policies

All of the library's policies are posted here. Find information about our policies relating to collection development, public access, filming, services and more.

Study Room Location and Details:

Check availability and reserve a study room for: Individual/Small Group | Large Group | Media Room

Check in @ Circulation Desk

You must check in at the Circulation Desk before going to the room. If you haven't checked in within the first 15 minutes of your reservation, your reservation will be cancelled. 

Individual/Small Group Study Rooms:

The Library has 7 rooms available for individual or 2-person group use on the 3rd floor. Rooms are available evenings and weekends. 

Large Group Study Rooms:

The Library has large group study rooms available on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors. Eight of the rooms seat 2-6 people. The Center for Italian Culture located on the 4th floor and 306E on the 3rd floor seat 2-8 people. Rooms are available from 15 minutes after the Library opens until 15 minutes prior to the Library closing.

Media Room:

Located on the 2nd floor, the Media Room is a digital makers space with work table, seating for 1 to 7 people, Apple TV, Ceiling mounted projector, and equipment for viewing DVD's and VHS media. Room features sound acoustic panel.

Note: Cables and remotes available for checkout at the Circulation Desk, when you sign into the room.

Study Room Policies and Guidelines

Study Room Reservation Calendar

Check the calendar for availability and to place your reservation.

Reservation Information

The Library provides study rooms for use by Fitchburg State students, faculty, and staff. We recommend that reservations be made in advance although walk-ins are allowed if the room is available. The room is available any day that the library is open as follows:

  • starting at 15 minutes after the library opens
  • ending at 15 minutes prior to the library closing

Reservations are scheduled through online through the Circulation Desk. Please include your name, OneCard ID number, the date and times you are requesting, and the number of people in your group. If you need to cancel your reservation, 24-hour notice is appreciated.

Study Room Guidelines

Patrons not in compliance with these rules may be asked to leave and/or be barred from future study room use.

  • The room is for group study and may not be reserved for individual use.

  • Reservations are available on a first-come, first served basis.

  • Reservations must be made using your OneCard with a library account in good standing.

  • The room may be occupied for a maximum of one 2-hour period per day per group.

  • Only one booking per day per group is allowed. (A 2-hour renewal may be granted at the Circulation Desk if the room is available.)

  • The room may be used as a media viewing/listening room, provided it is being used by a group.

  • Please check in with the Circulation Desk within 15 minutes after the start time for which the room is reserved. After that time, the reservation is void and the room may be checked out to a different group.

  • The person who reserves the study room is responsible for the condition of the room and should return furniture to the original arrangement. Repair costs to fix any damage to the room will be charged to the person who reserved the room.

  • The room is not sound proof; users should be sensitive to the need for quiet in order not to disturb others.

  • The Library's food/drink and cell phone policies are enforced in the study room.