Home Study Spaces and Tech Library spaces

Library spaces

Group study rooms

The library has 31 group study rooms throughout the building with various group capacities.  All of these collaborative study spaces are equipped with whiteboards and large monitors. To assure consideration of all library users, all users are asked to observe our Room Policies.

Large group study rooms (Fishbowls)

The library has eight large group study rooms, known as fishbowls since the walls are made of glass. Find these collaboration rooms on the second floor, between Julian’s and the Research Help Desk. Use them for group meetings for up to eight people, we have large whiteboards and a big flat screen monitor in each room. Four of these rooms can be reserved. To assure consideration of all library users, all users are asked to observe our Room Policies.

Computer spaces

There are computer labs and open computer stations throughout the library. These computers require login with an active Cal Poly username and password.

  • 111B Reference room: 36 computers
  • 114C Poly Connect Lab: 48 computers
  • 216A Mac lab: 24 Macs
  • 216B Active Learning Lab: 32 computers
  • 217C Windows lab: 27 computers
  • 217D Windows lab: 26 computers

For tech support with these spaces, please contact Information Technology Services (ITS).

Tech spaces

The Video Studio in 111E is designed to be a simple video production studio for students and faculty, requiring no technical knowledge to operate. Reserve the Video Studio online.

The Virtual Meeting Room in 111F is a space (for up to 4 people) for conducting audio/video meetings. The Virtual Meeting Room is equipped with a large screen TV, an adjustable HD video camera, and a high-quality speaker/microphone. Reserve the Virtual Meeting Room online.

For tech support with these spaces, please contact Information Technology Services (ITS).

Graduate Study Rooms

Cal Poly graduate students are invited to use rooms 301 or 401. Both are equipped with desks, computers, and whiteboards. Read our space use policies.

Graduate students also have access to lockers located on the second floor and inside the graduate study room 301. They are available for a 90-day loan that can be renewed. Check with the front desk staff for availability, and read the hall locker policies (PDF).

Quiet Study

Do you need to concentrate? We understand. The 4th and 5th floors are dedicated to quiet and silent study. Library staff is available to reinforce our expectations of quiet on these floors.

Late Night Study

Are you a night owl? Got a last-minute project? Our late night study spaces allow you to work whenever you want. We are open 24/7 through the academic year. Hub24 features PC and Mac workstations for you. Cal Poly IDs are required for access when the main library is closed.