Marriott Library Services & Spaces

• Open Quiet Study Areas (Levels 1 and 2): Are located near the book stacks.
• Graduate Student Reading Room (Level 1): This quiet study space is available to any graduate students registered at the University.

• The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Grand Reading Room (Level 3): The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Grand Reading Room provides traditional quiet space for study and reflection. All of the custom-made tables within this room are wired for electronic devices. The windows look out onto the Rooftop Garden. The Grand Reading Room offers a stunning view of the Oquirrh Mountains and demonstrates the success of renovation in bringing natural light and the surrounding landscape into the building. Prior to renovation, the building was encased in wide concrete slabs, which let in little light and concealed exterior views. The Grand Reading Room was made possible by a major gift from the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, the largest family foundation in the state of Utah and one of the most generous donors to The University of Utah.

Note: Food and drink are permitted in the library's spaces unless otherwise noted.

• Study Alcoves (Level 1): These booth-type seating areas provide optimal study spaces for students. They include a number of outlets where students can recharge laptops, cell phones, and other personal electronic devices. Three Study Alcoves have been named by generous gifts from John H. Quinn, Union Pacific, and the Emeritus Librarian Group.
• The Knowledge Commons (Level 2): New in Fall 2023, study booths, furniture, and flex spaces.
• The Student Living Room (Level 3): The Atrium was part of the design of the 1968 building and is intended to serve as our students’ living room. Furniture in the Atrium is meant to be functional and comfortable. Our architectural team attempted to preserve the 1960s interior design of the original building.
• White Boards, Privacy Walls, and the Active Desk (Level 3): Movable furniture creates personalized study spaces. The Active Desk is a recumbent bike that provides physical activity under an adjustable desk. This desk was invented at the University by James C. Martin, a Professor in Exercise & Sport Science.
• Family Reading Room: This reading room is specifically intended for use by U student parents/guardians accompanied by children under the age of 12. Room includes four desktop computers, Apple TV, and two reservable family study rooms. A lactation room that can accommodate up to four people and child-sized furniture, books, a train set, learning activity toys, a whiteboard are available.

Note: Food and drink are permitted in the library's spaces unless otherwise noted.

Reservable spaces within the library can be reserved on our website.

Study rooms/areas can accommodate between 2 to 45 students 

Rooms can be reserved for 3 hours per day per student and can be scheduled 10 days in advance.