The Library provides research study rooms which may be assigned to
individual users. Generally, desks in these rooms are shared because of the
high level of demand.
Iowa State University faculty members, professional/scientific staff
members, visiting scholars, and graduate students are eligible to apply for a
research study. Exceptions to these categories are made at the discretion of
the Associate Dean for Research & Access. Applications may be obtained from
Stacks Management staff in Room 103 Parks Library, by phone ((515) 294-0444), or by email klarson1@lib.iastate.edu.
If possible, applications should be made in advance of the need because there
is usually a waiting list for these rooms.
Research study rooms are designed for research and other scholarly
activities that require extensive use of library materials. Consequently,
assignments must be limited to those individuals actively engaged in projects
that require concentrated use of Parks Library’s materials. These rooms are
not intended for general office purposes and are to be used only by those
individuals assigned to them. To insure maximum use of limited facilities,
research study rooms are normally assigned for periods not to exceed one
semester. Renewal requests are considered on the basis of availability and
need. The Library reserves the right to reassign study rooms that are not
being used regularly.
Essential furniture is provided for each study, and additional furniture
may not be added without authorization. The Library is not responsible for
personal property left in these rooms. All Library rules and regulations apply
to these rooms. No smoking, use of tobacco products, or consumption of
food is allowed, although beverages are permitted in covered, spill-proof
containers.
Library materials selected for use in these studies should first be checked
out at the Circulation Desk. Library materials not checked out must be
returned daily for reshelving. Library staff perform periodic checks of
all assigned studies to ensure library materials are properlychecked
out.
At the end of the assigned period, the key or keys issued for each study
room must be returned promptly to Stacks Management staff, 103 Library, or the user will be billed.
