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Falk Library Group Study RoomsThe Health Sciences Library System (HSLS) now provides a new option for studying in the library. Because two heads are better than one, Falk Library offers four group study rooms– spaces to communicate and learn while still maintaining the library’s quiet atmosphere. The rooms may be reserved for up to four hours, and accommodate two to eight people. Each group study room contains a table, chairs, a laptop (upon request) and a plasma display monitor. You may reserve a room online or in person in the Falk Library Computer and Media Center (CMC) up to three days in advance. A valid Pitt ID or HSLS account is required for bookings. Before booking a room, please take a moment to read the group study room policy at <www.hsls.pitt.edu/groupstudy/policy.html>. To book online, go to the study room Web site <www.hsls.pitt.edu/groupstudy>, where a calendar page allows you to view room availability. Select the date, time, and room that suits your needs, then click the plus (+) sign to add your booking. You will be prompted to enter your HSLS user name and password to authorize the booking. Currently only an HSLS account can be used to reserve a room (which is not the same as your Pitt-issued username and password). If you don’t have an account, there is a link to create one on the login page. Once you have logged into the site, you will be prompted for your name, e-mail and length of stay. After entering this information, click “Save” to add your booking to the calendar. For more information see the article “Reserve a Room for Group Study in Falk Library” in this issue. When you come to the Falk Library CMC to use a group study room at your reserved time, please see the CMC help desk attendant to obtain the room key. You must provide your Pitt ID or HSLS library card at this time to claim the room. Laptops are available for each study room should you require one, and can be requested upon arrival. --Fran Yarger |
