The Graduate Reading Room permanently closed on August 15, 2025. This decision was based in consultation with the Graduate School and low usage of the room.
Graduate Reading Room
Information and Policies
The Graduate Reading Room is a quiet study space available to any registered graduate student at the University of Utah.
- We welcome you to use the Graduate Reading Room all hours the library is open. Library hours are posted at both entrances and on the Hours page
- Library Information and Operations will conduct periodic walk-throughs for your safety.
- The room has a maximum occupancy of 45.
- Locker rentals are available on a semester by semester basis for a charge of $25.00 plus tax, at the Library Information Desk on Level 1.
- Library Information and Operations will conduct weekly sweeps of lockers to check for library items that have not been checked-out or are non-circulating. For the benefit of all patrons, items that are not checked out will be removed and returned to the shelf.
- Patrons may not leave library materials unattended in the room. Items that are not checked out or are non-circulating will be returned to the shelf.
- By student request, the Graduate Reading Room is quiet study only.
- Graduate students may not let other library patrons into the room.
- Food and drinks are allowed in the room. Please dispose of all food debris appropriately. Report any spills to Library Information and Operations.
- Please do not bring electric appliances into the reading room.
- Registered graduate students will be automatically added to the door clearance at the start of each semester. If your access is not working, please ask for assistance at either entrance.
- Access to the Graduate Reading Room will be for the academic school year.
Contact
Library Information and Operations801-581-8558
801-581-8600 (emergencies only)
Related Links
Graduate Student Writing Center