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Library Spaces

Whether you prefer silent study or a bustling coffee shop vibe, working solo or with a group, Roesch Library’s spaces and environment are intentionally designed to match a variety of preferences and needs. 

Many areas are flexible enough to accommodate academic programs, cultural events, art exhibits, media production, creative expression, dialogue and more.

view of tables and chairs in Concourse D
Concourse D
one student wearing headphones and talking into a microphone on a study table
Story Studio
two students work in a glass enclosed room
Study Rooms
instructor teaching small groups of students at round tables with television monitors on the walls

The Collab (Room 240)

Teaching and learning takes place in this flexible classroom primarily used for library instruction, but events and meetings are hosted here, too.

Request to reserve the Collab (UD login required)
a speaker at a podium addressing a large seated audience with a presentation on a projection screen

Gathering Place

This open area on the second floor is typically set up as an active, flexible study area but can also be reserved for events.

Request to reserve the Gathering Place (UD login required)
large crowd in the gallery space
Gallery Spaces
group of faculty working and talking at a table
Scholars' Commons
group of faculty and staff talking at a table in the dialogue zone
Dialogue Zone
a student checking out a book in the lobby

For Your Success

We offer assistance at the Hello Desk in Roesch Library's first-floor lobby and at Information Point by the first-floor computers. You can also get help via email, text, chat, phone call or appointment.

students chatting over the countertop in the refuel zone, vending machines appear in the background
For Your Well-Being

Refuel Zone

This first-floor space by the west stairwell has what you need to recharge and take a break. In addition to vending machines with snacks, drinks and school supplies, it has a sink, microwaves and a return bin for reusable dining containers.

For Your Well-Being

Refuel Zone

students chatting over the countertop in the refuel zone, vending machines appear in the background

This first-floor space by the west stairwell has what you need to recharge and take a break. In addition to vending machines with snacks, drinks and school supplies, it has a sink, microwaves and a return bin for reusable dining containers.

looking out from the zen den
For Your Well-Being

Zen Den

This semi-enclosed geodesic dome in the northwest corner of the fifth floor — created for an honors thesis in 2018 — uses colored light and reflective panels to create a meditation and mindfulness space; it includes a variety of stress-relieving games and activities for your well-being.

Learn More
For Your Well-Being

Zen Den

looking out from the zen den

This semi-enclosed geodesic dome in the northwest corner of the fifth floor — created for an honors thesis in 2018 — uses colored light and reflective panels to create a meditation and mindfulness space; it includes a variety of stress-relieving games and activities for your well-being.

Learn More