Gould Auditorium
The Gould Auditorium can only be scheduled for Library sponsored events and University sponsored events. The Gould Auditorium cannot be scheduled for use by groups or individuals outside the University of Utah.
The Use Fee for the Gould Auditorium is $250.00 per event/day. This fee covers our costs for set up, coordination and wear and tear on furnishings and equipment. Additional charges may be assessed following an event.
A billable chart field must be provided to the Marriott Library before a reservation can be confirmed. The Marriott Library reserves the right to cancel an event if payment cannot be arranged prior to the scheduled time.
When scheduling a reservation please provide:
- Name and phone number of contact
- Event title
- Date of event
- Time frame for event
- Anticipated number of attendees and setup style
- Lecture Style + number of attendees (Max 193)
- U Shaped Board Table +number of attendees (Max 40)
- O Shaped Board Table +number of attendees (Max 40)
- Banquet Style (6’ Round Tables) +number of attendees (Max 128)
- Custom setup requires supplemental e-ticket to the Facilities Group with additional information.
- An upright piano is available for a daily charge of $25.00.
- Number of catering tables required if applicable. The guest seating arrangement may limit the number of catering tables permitted.
- Catering contact if applicable. Marriott Library staff cannot meet caterers for coordination and cannot sign for goods or services.
- You may use the caterer of your choice.
- Only tables, chairs and basic AV setup are included in your reservation.
- Linens and serving equipment are not provided.
- Additional AV and custom coordination may be available for additional fees and must be coordinated at the time of event confirmation.
- Please provide a description of furnishings or equipment being provided by third party vendors for an event and the schedule of their delivery and installation.
- Decorations or modifications to the Gould Auditorium should be limited to temporary decorations that do not require mounting objects from the ceiling or walls using implements or adhesives, including tape. 3M command products are permitted but are not provided by the library.
- Sales in the Gould Auditorium must be approved by the Associate Dean for Scholarly Resources & Collections
- Events must begin and conclude within the posted library hours. Check schedules for breaks and holiday hour changes prior to scheduling an event.
- Any event that extends beyond posted library hours will be subject to a $50.00 charge per hour or partial hour over.
- If the event is canceled less than 24 hours before the scheduled time will result in a full charge of $250
- To maintain quality service and ensure that the Gould Auditorium can be cleaned and prepared for each event there is only one event per day and one per weekend.
