Library Spaces

UT Libraries has a variety of spaces available for students and instructors— from research assistance to silent study areas. Find a space that fits your needs below. 

Spaces in PCL

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Scholars Lab

The Scholars Lab is a campus-wide center that supports digital scholarship with expert guidance, tools, and opportunities for learning and collaboration.

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Learning Commons

The Learning Commons on the entry floor of PCL offers research and writing help, media tools, workshops, and spaces for collaborative study.

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Reserve a Study Room in PCL

Book a room for your group meetings of 2 people or more.

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University Writing Center

Writing consultations for undergraduate and graduate students, workshops, writing groups, presentations to classes by faculty request and more.

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Scholars Commons

Our most quiet study area. You’ll also find the Scholars Commons Data Lab and Graduate Landing Spot here.

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UFCU Room

Home to the STEM Learning Spaces offer tutoring for STEM courses and are home to the UT Poetry Center, a hub for creative writing, literary events, and poetry resources.

More Spaces

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Closed Studies & Carrels

For PhD students who have reached candidacy status, there are closed study rooms and carrels available in the PCL and the Fine Arts Library.

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The Foundry

The Foundry is a maker space located in the Fine Arts Library. You’ll find 3D printers, sewing equipment, laser and vinyl cutters and more.

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Computer Labs & Workstations

Find a computer lab with software and applications that you need for your classes and projects.

Not sure which space is right for you?