Group study spaces

The MIT Libraries have a variety of group study spaces across campus.

Group study space guidelines:

For use by current MIT faculty, students, and staff.
Select spaces are reservable – all others are first come, first served.
Groups of 2 or more have priority over individual users – individual users can be “bumped” for group use.
If using a non-reservable room – please limit your group’s use to 3 hours when others are waiting.

Barker

5th floor group study area:

Two spaces with large tables for up to 8 people – whiteboards, LCD screens with laptop hookup
One “comfy” space for 7 or more people

Small table, several comfy chairs, overall seating for 8-10
Screen with laptop hookup, video conferencing capabilities
See Media Room page for complete information, including how to reserve

To reserve: All spaces are first-come, first-served EXCEPT for the Barker Media Room – to reserve see: Reserve a group study room

More info: see Barker Library

Dewey

Room locations:

3 rooms on the first floor – 9 rooms on the second floor
Rooms #208 & 218 (large): up to 12 people in each room
Rooms #160b, 160c, 201 and 223 (medium): up to 10 people
Rooms #160a, 231, 237, 238, 296, and 298 (small): up to 6 people
See also: Dewey Instruction Room

Equipment:

All rooms are equipped with a wall-mounted LCD screen with laptop connector cable, conference phones and large white boards
Room #201 is equipped with video conferencing capabilities. See Dewey service desk staff for complete information.
Whiteboard markers are available for loan at the Dewey service desk

To reserve: Reserve a group study room

More info: see Dewey Library

Hayden

Room locations:

4 rooms on the first floor – 4 rooms on the first-floor mezzanine
Rooms #112 & 101M: up to 4 people in each room
Rooms #114, 116, 118, 102M, 103M and 104M: up to 3 people

Equipment:

All rooms are equipped with a wall-mounted 55” LCD screen with laptop connector cable, built-in cameras, and speakers, as well as large whiteboards
Whiteboard markers are available for loan at the Hayden service desk

To reserve: Reserve a group study room

More info: see Hayden Library

Lewis Music

Room locations: Three rooms total, all on mezzanine floor

Small study room – seats up to 6 people – no equipment
Conference room – seats up to 12 people – screen with laptop hookup (Mac connector available at service desk)
Gaming/group viewing room – seats up to 4 people – VCR, laserdisk, DVD, Xbox ONE

To reserve: First come, first served, no reservations (priorities posted at the doors) except the Gaming/group viewing room, which may be reserved – see: Reserve a group study room

More info: see Lewis Music Library

Rotch

GIS & Data Lab
There are no private study rooms in Rotch, but the GIS & Data Lab located on the 1st floor can be used for group study. Valid MIT ID required for access.

Flexible seating for 40+ people.
Multiple computers with GIS and specialized data visualization software.
Variety of large plug ‘n’ play monitors.

More info: see Rotch Library