Library Administration

Faculty Studies Information and Regulations

Eligibility

Faculty Studies are available to University of Oregon faculty, including emeriti, adjunct, courtesy and visiting scholars, who are engaged in specific research projects that require extensive use of print library materials. These rooms are not intended as offices or conference space, or as group study rooms. Depending on demand, two or three faculty may be assigned to each room.

Application Process

Application forms are available in Rm. 115, Library Administration, Knight Library. A $10.00 refundable key deposit is required. Keys should not be duplicated or loaned to another individual. If for any reason a faculty study holder leaves the university for an extended period of time, i.e., for sabbatical, teaching exchange, or matters of a personal nature, the study shall be vacated and key returned to Library Administration.

Studies are assigned for the length of time the faculty requests the room, but no longer than one year (four consecutive terms). An email reminding the occupant when the room assignment ends will be sent during the last term of use. Extension requests will be considered based on available space and need.

Regulations for Use of Faculty Studies

The Library is not responsible for damage to, or loss of, any personal property left in the study. We recommend that you not leave items of value in the room.
Please do not move furniture into or out of the study. Report damage to furniture to Library Administration.
Food/Drink/Tobacco: Please use spill-proof mugs or pull-top bottles. Left over food should be removed from the room. Use of tobacco is prohibited.
Please do not store library materials in the room if they have not been checked out. Non-circulating materials (such as journals or reference items) should not be locked in the study. Staff may remove library materials that are not checked out or are significantly overdue. Overdue and recall fines continue to accrue for items stored in studies.
Walls and windows are to be kept clean and free of any postings, artwork, etc. Staff must be able to see inside the study when closing the building and during emergencies and inspections.
The computer jack in the study is activated for ethernet access. For help on getting connected, contact Microcomputer Services at 346-4412, or http://it.uoregon.edu/help/getconnected/.
As a courtesy to those sharing the room, please maintain an orderly appearance of the study.
Study rooms are designated as "quiet areas." Please be considerate of neighboring occupants.
The library reserves the right to withdraw the study assignment if there is a consistent pattern of abuse of these guidelines, or if the study is not being used by the person to whom it is assigned.
Please remove all library materials and personal belongings when you are ready to vacate the study. Any remaining items will be taken to Library Lost and Found, located in Library Administration, Rm. 115.
Library staff can only disclose the assigned study room number of any faculty member in emergency situations.

For additional information, please contact Library Administration staff at (541) 346-3056.

Maintained by: Sheila Gray, skgray@uoregon.edu
Last Modified: 08/20/2009