Using UC Library Spaces
The Walter D. Edmonds Room, located on the second floor of the Library, houses Mr. Edmonds personal library and correspondence.
Use Policies
Room Availablity & General Use
- Availability is first come, first serve. UC Library does not accept reservations or provide for scheduled use of this space.
- Food is not permitted in the Library, including the Edmonds Room.
- Beverages in closed containers are acceptable
Priority of Use
- Patrons or classes accessing the Edmonds Collection
- Groups seeking general use space
- Individuals seeking general use space
Reservations
UC Library does not accept reservations or provide for scheduled use of this space
Space Specifications
- Conference table with seating for eight (8)
- One electrical outlet
Technology Specifications
- Wireless Internet
Policy
- For complete information on space, specifications and use of the Edmonds Room, see the
UC Library Space Policy
Five Group Study Rooms
PDF version of Group Study Room Policy
Group study rooms are available to Utica College students for academic purposes. The following are examples of group study, but do not define the extent of the possibilities: research/study partners, project teams working on a presentation, or lab groups working on assignments, etc.
Study rooms are for the exclusive use of Utica College students for academic purposes.
All rooms must be signed out at the Circulation Desk and require a valid Utica College Student ID.
The five study rooms can be reserved up to seven days in advance by groups of 2 or more students. When not reserved, they are available for on-demand sign-out. To reserve a group study room, call 792-3041 or stop by the Circulation Desk
Rooms may be signed out for 1, 2, or 3 hour blocks, with a maximum of 3 hours per day for any one group. During times of high demand, renewals are not allowed.
The five study rooms are available for reservation to groups up to 7 days in advance.
There is a 10 minute grace period for reservations. If at least two members of the group are not present within the grace period, the reservation is invalid, and another group may use the room.
Groups of two or more have priority use and may reserve a group study room.
Individual students may sign out the group study rooms, dependent on availability, but may not reserve them. Single users in a group study room may be asked to vacate a room for groups of two or more studying together.
The rooms are not available to social groups, student organizations or classes.
The rooms are not available for use by faculty. This includes using the rooms for classes, review sessions, facilitation of group study, or meetings.
Reservations for group study rooms can be made by calling 792-3041 or by stopping by the Circulation Desk.
Personal materials and library books may not be left unattended in the group study rooms for extended periods of time or overnight. For example, leaving to attend class, go to dinner, or exercise, prevents others from using the spaces as intended. Personal materials and library books left unattended will be removed. Library books that are not checked out will be returned to the stacks. White boards will be cleaned daily.
Individuals using the study rooms are responsible for clearing the rooms of cans, papers, books, etc., and cleaning the white board with the supplies from kit provided when checking out the room. Please report any misuse of study rooms to the Circulation Desk.
Library staff reserve the right to refuse or limit the use of the group study rooms.
Located on the first floor of the Library, adjacent to the Reference area, the Library Classroom is used for in-library teaching.
Room Availability & General Use
- Use of the Library Classroom is at the discretion of the Library Director.
- Availability is first come, first serve.
- May be reserved by faculty for curriculum-based instruction. This space may not be reserved for recurring classes or meetings.
- Instructors are responsible for contacting the UC Media Center to make SmartCart and AV equipment arrangements.
- Food is not permitted in the Library, including the Library Classroom.
- Beverages in closed containers are acceptable.
- The Library Classroom must be returned to its original configuration upon leaving: remove handouts, erase the whiteboard and move tables and chairs to their original positions.
Priority of Use
- Library instruction and meetings
- Academic instruction
- Groups seeking general use space
- Individuals seeking general use space
Reservations
- Faculty may request reservation of the a Library Classroom by completing the Library Classroom Reservation Form
- Students may use the Library Classroom when not otherwise reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis
- Students may not request reservation of the Library Classroom
Space Specifications
- Seating for 24-30 in table and row configuration
- Two electrical outlets
- Whiteboard
- Projection screen (pull down)
Technology Specifications
- Internet Ethernet port
- Wireless Internet connectivity
- The Library Classroom is not a Smart Classroom.
- Instructors are responsible for contacting the UC Media Center to make SmartCart and AV equipment arrangements.
Policy
- For complete information on space, specifications and use of the Library Classroom, see the
UC Library Space Policy.
The Library Conference Room is located on the first floor of the Library, behind the Reference area.
Use of the Library Conference Room is:
- At the discretion of the Library Director
- First come, first serve availability
- Please contact the Library Director for more information or with reservation requests
Utica College Library invites the campus community to use Library Exhibit Spaces for display purposes.
Exhibit Criteria
- Relate to the mission of the library and/or the college.
- Be sponsored by the library or by a faculty, staff or administrator.
- Promote the materials, services and functions of the library or college.
- Enrich the life of the college and community it serves.
- Provide an opportunity to reinforce our ties between the library, college and the community
- Be non-commercial in nature.
- Fund raising ads (e.g., sales to benefit campus clubs and organizations) are not allowed.
- Political or campaign announcements (campus, local, state or national) are not allowed.
Exhibit Spaces
- Lobby Case
- First Floor Case
- Second Floor North Case
- Second Floor South Case
- Exhibit Space, First Floor, Near Staircase
For exact locations and space specifications, please see the UC Library Exhibit Policy.
Rules of Use
- Please see the UC Library Exhibit Policy for Rules of Use.
Reserving Exhibit Space
- To reserve Exhibit Space, please complete an Exhibit Application
Policy
- For complete information on space, specifications and use of the Library Exhibit spaces, please see the:
The Special Collections Room, located on the second floor of the Library, houses two collections: the Jocelyn Romano Candido Rare Book Collection and the Harry F. Jackson Welsh Collection.
For complete information on use of Special Collections and its materials, see the
UC Special Collections Use Policy.
- Use of the Special Collections room is granted by permission and prior arrangement of the Library Director
- Those seeking use of the Special Collections room should submit a request to the Library Director at least 48 hours in advance of the desired appointment time
Materials Use Policy
- Use of Special Collections materials is granted by permission and prior arrangement of the Library Director
- Those seeking use of Special Collections materials should submit a request to the Library Director at least 48 hours in advance of the desired appointment time.
- Utica College librarians are responsible for retrieving materials from or opening Special Collections
- Special Collections materials are available for use only when a librarian is on duty
- Researchers desiring use of Special Collections materials must furnish a current ID card or equivalent identification, which will be held at the Circulation Desk until the borrowed material(s) are returned
- Special Collections materials are in-library use only
- Returned materials are checked by staff then promptly shelved by a librarian
Special Collections Materials Care
Special care must be taken when using materials in Special Collections:
- Materials may not be marked
- Materials may not be forced open causing damage to the spine
- Gloves, provided by the library, may be required for handling certain materials
- Librarians may request researchers use only pencil when working with Special Collections materials
Photocopying
- Due to the fragility of these materials, photocopying is permitted only for microform materials
- Questions regarding photocopying of all other Special Collections materials may be directed to a librarian.






