UC Library Spaces

The Walter D. Edmonds Room, located on the second floor of the Library, houses Mr. Edmonds' personal library and correspondence.  

Policies

Room Availability

• Availability is generally first come, first serve. but the Library will make reservations for student group study
• Food is not permitted in the Library, including the Edmonds Room
• Beverages in securely closed containers are acceptable 

Priority of Use

1. Researchers or classes accessing the Edmonds Collection
2. Groups seeking general use space
3. 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 connectivity

Policy

• For complete information on space, specifications and use of the Edmonds Room, see the  UC Library Space Policy

Five (5) Group Study Rooms, located on the first floor of the library behind the Reference area, 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
• lab groups working on assignments

Use Policies

Group Room Availability

• The Group Study Rooms:
  • May be reserved up to seven days in advance by groups of 2 or more students
  • Are available for on demand signout when not reserved

Room Sign-Up

• Rooms may be signed out for 1, 2, or 3 hour blocks
  • At the end of that time, students may sign up for additional time at the discretion of library staff
• The 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
• Regular or recurring reservations will not be made for any academic group

Priority of Use

• 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

General Use

• 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

Reservations

• UC Students may reserve a Group Study Room by calling 792-3041 or stopping by the UC Library Circulation Desk.

Space Specifications

• Seating for 4-6 around modular tables
• Two electrical outlets
• Whiteboard

Technology Specifications

• Internet Ethernet port
• Wireless Internet connectivity

Policy

• For complete information on space, specifications and use of the Group Study Rooms, see the UC Library Group Study Room Policy

Located on the first floor of the Library, in the Learning Commons, the Library Classroom is used for in-library teaching and research.

Policies

Room Availability & General Use

• Use of the Kelly Classroom is at the discretion of the Library Director.
• Availability is first come, first serve.
• By permission, may be reserved by faculty for curriculum-based instruction. This space may not be reserved for recurring classes or meetings
• The Kelly Classroom should be returned to its original configuration upon leaving 

Prioritye

• Library instruction and meetings
• Academic instruction
• Individuals seeking general use space
• 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   

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:

   UC Library Exhibit Policy

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 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.