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 the Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL)

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Scholars Lab

A campus-wide center that supports digital scholarship with expert guidance, tools, and opportunities for learning and collaboration

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Learning Commons

Visit the Learning Commons for research and writing help, to use specialized software in the Media Lab, to attend workshops or a class, and to study collaboratively

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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

Schedule 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 quietest study area. You’ll also find the Scholars Commons Data Lab and Graduate Landing Spot here

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UFCU Room

This collaborative study space, which includes STEM tutoring, the Poetry Center and rotating exhibits

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 (must be certified to use equipment)

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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?