Individual Study Rooms and Carrels

Eligibility and Terms of Use 

During the academic year, a limited number of Woodruff Library studies and carrels are available to faculty, and Laney Graduate School students who have achieved candidacy and have the support/commitment from their PI/DGS. Open carrels are available to graduate students not eligible for library studies, and undergraduate honors students to facilitate research and scholarship activities heavily dependent upon engagement with library collections and services.

The Emory Libraries strive to provide an environment conducive to a variety of study needs and intellectual pursuits. The Library Code of Conduct is intended to ensure a positive experience for all patrons where everyone is treated with respect and courtesy. Review of the Code of Conduct and acceptance of the Terms of Use agreement is required prior to occupancy.

Graduate Study Rooms 

Intended for eligible Laney Graduate School students that have an unmet need for research space, require frequent use of library collections, and interaction with library services, the individual studies are located on the 4th through 7th floors of the Woodruff Library. Studies include a desk, chair, and bookshelves.

Assignments are for one academic year, ending on May 31st, and are not renewable. 

Please view the Graduate Studies FAQ for supplemental details regarding Graduate Studies.  

Faculty Studies 

Library studies are available to faculty that may have an unmet need for research space, require frequent use of library collections and interaction with library services.

Apply for a Woodruff Library Faculty Study

Please view the Faculty Studies FAQ for supplemental information regarding Faculty Studies.  

Carrels 

Open carrels are available to graduate students and undergraduate honors students requiring close proximity to library collections and interaction with library services to facilitate research and scholarship activities at Emory University. 

Apply for a Woodruff Library Carrel 

View the Library Carrels FAQ for supplemental information regarding library carrels. 

Short-term Individual Study Rooms 

Short-term Individual Study Rooms are available to Emory University students that have a short-term need for private study space to support virtual meetings, interviews, testing, or other solitary, short-term work. They are reservable for a maximum of 3 hours per day and may be booked up to 14 days in advance. The study spaces are to be used by one person at a time. The rooms are private, but not soundproof. Short-term Individual Study Rooms include a desk, a chair, and bookshelves. Each room has an available power outlet.

Visit the Short-term Individual Study Room FAQ for additional information or contact Ask-A-Librarian for assistance.

Contact Us 

For additional information, please contact carrels-studies@listserv.cc.emory.edu.

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