Classrooms
Library 305 and Library 344
These classrooms are available for seminars, classes, and group use. The Registrar of the College schedules use of these rooms for classes. All other use is scheduled by Library Administration.
Library Lab 306
This space is used for reference instruction. When not being used for instruction, it is a computer lab for Carleton students. To make a request to schedule a one-time booking in Library 306 contact Claudia Peterson by email at 507-222-4266.
Library 170
This space is used for Special Collections and Archives class instruction. See Using Special Collections and Using the Carleton College Archives for information on using this space.
Study Rooms
Individual and small group study rooms, as well as study carrels, tables, and lounge chairs, are available throughout the library. Beginning Spring Term 2025, the library will launch a study room reservation pilot aimed at providing equitable access to reservable study space for Carleton students. Rooms 168, 225, 336, 340 and 341 will require an online reservation for use, and reservations are limited to 6 total hours per student per week. The remaining Library study rooms continue to be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Personal items left unattended in study rooms and spaces will be removed by library staff and brought to lost and found at the circulation desk.
Presentation Spaces
Athenaeum
The Athenaeum is a room where the library hosts various lectures, presentations, readings, and discussions. When not scheduled for an official event the Athenaeum may be used to practice presentations.
Room 314
Room 314 can be used at any time to practice presentations. It cannot be reserved and is only available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Classrooms 305 and 344
Two classrooms can be used to practice presentations when they are not scheduled for classes or other events. Please see the signs posted outside each classroom for their officially scheduled classes and events.