1. Purpose & Availability Of Group Study Rooms
2. Guidelines For Use Of Group Study Rooms

I. Purpose & Availability Of Group Study Rooms (GSRs)

In addition to reader stations at standard study tables, carrels, and in lounge areas, the Library makes available a limited number of group study rooms. These are provided to accommodate students conferring or studying in small groups without disturbing individual readers. The number and location of these rooms are shown on the floorplan attached to this policy.

II. Guidelines For Use Of Group Study Rooms

1. Administration

   GSRs constitute reader spaces under the jurisdiction of the university library. The university library will exercise control of all GSRs. Scheduling and interpretation of guidelines are provided by the Periodicals/Microforms unit. The supervisor of Periodicals/Microforms in consultation with the AUL/MAPA, serves as final authority on issues concerning the use of these facilities.

2. Reservations
   1. Reservations for use of GSRs will be made for:
      1. Two or more individuals on a first-come, first-served basis for regularly enrolled students, upon presentation of a current SFSU student I.D. Reservations will not ordinarily be made for individuals holding special borrowers cards.
      2. Reservations will be for student groups whose focus is on academic program of the University.
   2. Reservations will be for a maximum of two consecutive hours, during periods when the library is open. Reservations may be renewed at the time they expire, providing a need has not been demonstrated by others for that time.
   3. While GSRs will not be scheduled on a continuous or random, recurrent use of GSRs is anticipated. Each instance of repeated use, however, will require a new reservation.
   4. Typically, reservations will be scheduled no more than one week in advance. Two reservations may be made at the same time providing they are for different days/times.
3. Non-Reserved Use:

   Informal study groups or individual students may make use of GSRs without prior scheduling when rooms are unoccupied. However, unscheduled users must yield to those holding reservations. (A reservation slip, issued at the time of scheduling will serve as confirmation of a specific time and room assignment.

4. Use of A-V Equipment and Other Instructional Aids:

   Personal audio-visual equipment (e.g., cassette recorders) may be used in GSRs. A-V equipment, however, is not issued by the Library. Typing is allowed, as is the use of personal computers, etc.

   Blackboards and chalk are provided by the Library in each GSR.

5. General Guidelines:

   GSRs are to be used for group study only and not as meeting places for clubs and/or social groups.

   Food and beverages of any kind are not permitted.

   The Library is not responsible for personal belongings left in GSRs. Individuals may obtain information regarding lost items at the Loan Desk, first floor.

Revised: Approved by LMT: