Study Carrel Policy

Carrel Assignment and Use

• All enrolled EDS and WJST students are eligible to use a study carrel, but first priority is given on a first-come first-served basis until October 1st to EDS and WJST enrolled degree students who are writing a thesis or dissertation or studying for comprehensive examinations. After October 1st, remaining carrel spaces will be available on a first-come first-served basis for all other enrolled EDS and WJST students.
• The refundable deposit fee for a carrel key is $25.
• Library carrels are not offices. They are shared library study areas.
• Due to high demand for carrels, two students will be assigned to each carrel and will work out their own scheduling arrangements.
• The Library cannot accommodate requests for particular carrel locations, with the exception of cases in which accessibility may be a concern.
• Carrels are assigned for a maximum of 9 months (September - May) at a time.
• The possibility of using a carrel from June - August should be discussed with the Access Services Librarian.
• Keys must be turned in no later than the end of spring semester.
• Students who do not return their keys at the end of the spring semester forfeit the $25 deposit and will also be charged a $100 lock replacement fee. Unpaid fees could result in a hold on graduation or registration until all fees have been paid.
• Students wishing to reserve carrel space together must attach their reservation forms and key deposits and submit them simultaneously.
• The Library staff will routinely check the spaces, but the Library is not responsible for belongings left in carrels.
• Library books kept in carrels must be checked out at the circulation desk first.
• Carrels may be used only when the Library is open.
• To reserve a carrel, please fill out the Study Carrel application form available at the Circulation Desk and submit it to the Access Services Librarian with the $25 refundable key deposit.

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