Family Reading Room

Photo of mom, son, and baby in the Marriott Library Family Reading Room

Policies

Students: Bring your kids and get some work done!

The Family Reading Room is reserved for University of Utah students, faculty, staff and their families.

  • Parents/guardians must have their children present in the Family Reading Room or be actively using the Lactation Room in order to use this space.
  • Parents/guardians are responsible for their children's safety and behavior.
  • Children under 12 should be supervised at all times.
  • Children may not be left alone in the room for any reason at any time Library staff cannot oversee unescorted or unsupervised children, nor be responsible for their safety.
  • If an unsupervised child comes to the attention of library personnel, University of Utah Police will be contacted.
  • If your valid UCard is not working on the door please see the Library Information Desk on level 3.

Offerings

  • Desktop computers for you to use.
  • A printer is located outside the entrance.
  • Lactation Room that can accommodate up to four people.
  • Books, toys, and activities to occupy your children while you are working
  • Apple TV. The remote may be requested at the Level 3 Library Information Desk. 
  • Two family study rooms (rooms 3400C and 3400D) that can accommodate up to four people each.  Parents/guardians must have their children present in the Family Reading Room in order to use these study rooms and are responsible for their children’s’ safety and behavior.
  • Family/All Gender restrooms with baby changing stations are located in the Family Reading Room, Level 2 next to the Writing Center, and Level 5 next to the entrance of the Library Administration Suite. 

Media Assistance

For Immediate Media Assistance if the equipment is not working, go to the Knowledge Commons on Level 2 of the library or call 801-581-6273. For less urgent issues, report a problem online.

Contact

For information, call:
801-581-8558
For library emergencies, call:
801-581-8600
Campus Police:
 801-585-2677 (5-COPS)

Related Links

Juvenile (K-12) Collection

Fine Arts & Architecture Library

Reference Resources

Writing Center

 
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