Study Resources
Study space
The Library recently redesigned a space in Clemons Library to support collaborative learning as well as encourage and enhance mobile computing. A team of Library and ITC staff used feedback from student surveys and focus groups to devise three spaces: group rooms with large LCD monitors and markerboard walls; “cloverleaf” surfaces for individual or group use, some with LCD monitors; and mobile tables that students can move to any location they like for use individually or grouped together for collaborative work. Dozens of new power outlets were also added, and a number of computing peripherals that students can use with their laptops, including keyboards, mice, lap desks, laptop locks, power strips, Mac adapters, headphones, and thumb drives.
Clemons Library maintains the longest hours of any library on Grounds, making it the ideal place to study. Clemons has several lounge areas and dozens of tables and carrels with seating for 1300 patrons on the 1st, 2nd and 4th floors.
Small group study rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors may be used for two hour periods by checking out a key from the 4th floor Information Desk. These rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The 1st floor is a designated Quiet Study Area.
Computers
Clemons Library offers wireless laptops for checking out, desktop computers, and help on setting up your own laptop for use in Clemons and elsewhere. More information on Clemons computer services is available.
Collections
Clemons Library has extensive book and video collections. More information on finding and using the Clemons collection is available.
Office machines
There are 2 pay-for-print stations and 2 copiers located on the 4th floor, and one pay-for-print station on the 2nd floor.
A typewriter is available near the copiers.
The nearest fax machines are provided by Printing and Copying Services in the U.Va. Bookstore and on Alderman's 1st floor. Newcomb Hall's Information Desk also has a fax machine.
Accessibility Resources
Clemons Library is fully accessible. Much of the University's equipment for patrons with visual and hearing impairments is housed here. Parking is available on McCormick Road or in the Central Grounds Parking Garage. The library staff will help students locate and select materials for research.
If you'll need help for less than 30 minutes, just ask a staff member when you arrive. If you'll need help for more than 30 minutes, please call the Information Desk (924-3684) to arrange an appointment.
Equipment and software provided include:
- headphones (checkout from Circulation)
- ZoomText software
- Kurzweil 3000 Reading, Writing, Learning software
- JAWS screen reading software
- a Sorenson VideoPhone for ASL communication
- 2 Pico handheld magnifiers (checkout from Circulation)
- a Topaz desktop video magnifier (also available in the Alderman, Music, and Brown Science and Engineering libraries)
Other services
Restrooms
2 handicapped-accessible restrooms are located on the 4th floor. They are open to all patrons. Additional restrooms can be found on each floor near the elevators.