Madeleine Clark Wallace Library
Library Spaces
Most spaces in Wallace Library are available to everyone at all times the library is open.
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The following spaces have some restrictions on use:
Study Spaces and Rooms
This space may be used for larger group meetings or small events held by Wheaton staff or faculty.
Scheduled student use of the space requires a faculty sponsor and will be approved on a case-by-case basis. Use of this space for one-time faculty led classes is permitted. To request access to this space, contact Geoffrey Somes. The space may be used by students when it is not booked for an event.
Please note:
- Booking of group study in this space is not permitted.
- Continuing events will require special consideration.
- The Cole Room is an inaccessible space.
Media: projection is not available in this space.
There are 11 study rooms in the library that students, faculty, and staff can use for individual or group study and viewing of DVDs and VHS. Book these rooms on a first come, first served basis.
Media: varies, depending on the room
The Music Seminar Room is also a reservable study space. Priority use of this room is given to Music faculty for teaching or group projects. Book this room on a first come, first served basis when it is not otherwise in use.
Media: flatscreen TV with Mac mini computer; VCR/DVD; cassette deck; CD player; record player
There are 2 privacy rooms in the library that students, faculty, and staff can use for telehealth visits, job interviews, lactation, online testing sessions, or similar purposes for which a little extra privacy is required. Among other amenities, these rooms are lockable and have white noise machines. Book these rooms on a first come, first served basis. Pick the key up at the Information & Circulation Desk on the Main Level of the Library with proof of reservation. Please remember to return the key to the Desk after your reservation is complete.
Amenities: desk and chair, soft seating, table lamp for softer lighting, white noise machine, lighting for video conferencing
A large conference room, this space can be used by all Wheaton community members and some external groups.
To request access to this room, please contact Conference and Event Services.
Media: LCD projector (VGA and USB-C connection only) and screen; Windows laptop; powerpoint remote; conference phone
This space may be used for small group meetings for library and IT staff, or faculty/group committees doing work related to the library, such as LTLC. To request access to this space, contact Geoffrey Somes. When not is use for meetings, the room is available for general use.
Media: 65″ flatscreen TV with VGA and HDMI cable
The primary use of this space is for library instruction and workshops, and for the Writing Tutors. Beyond that, the space may be used for library staff meetings or library sponsored events. Use of this space for non-library staff meetings and or faculty-led classes is not permitted. The space may be used by students when it is not booked for an event.
Media: Large flatscreen TV with VGA and HDMI cable
Computer Labs and Classrooms
The primary use of this Windows-based computer lab space is for library instruction and workshops. Beyond that, the space may be used for library staff meetings or library sponsored events. Use of this space for one-time faculty led classes is permitted; please contact Kelly Faulkner. The space may be used by students for studying when it is not booked for an event.
Media: LCD projection and screen; Windows computers; laptop connection
The primary use of this Mac-based classroom space is for library instruction and library workshops. Beyond that, the space may be booked for library staff meetings or library-sponsored events. Please contact Kelly Faulkner. The space may be used by students when it is not booked for a workshop or event.
Media: LCD projection and screen; Mac computers; laptop connection (adapters available at the Information and Circulation Desk upon request)