Research Guides: Library Services: Study Rooms

Study Rooms

Study room keys may be checked out at the circulation desk by current UHCL degree-credit students and staff.

The following rooms are available at Neumann Library:

11 rooms for individual study
1 room for individual OR group study (up to 4 people)
9 small group rooms for up to 4 people
5 medium group rooms for up to 6 people
2 large group rooms for up to 8 people

Study room keys check out for up to 4 hours at a time.

At least two people from a group must be present at the circulation desk to check out a group study room key.

At least one person per group must have a UHCL ID card.

Overdue keys accrue a fine of $5.00 per hour. There is a $30.00 fee for lost keys.

Rooms should not be unoccupied for extended lengths of time.

Five group rooms and one individual room can be reserved in advance. All other rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Practice Presentation Room

The practice presentation room contains a projector, projector screen, podium, and dry erase board. The room can accommodate up to nine people.

The practice presentation room can be reserved in advance. To reserve the room, click the "Reserve a Room" link above.

Practice Presentation Room policies:

Room can be used for up to four hours each day per group
Two people must be present to check out room key
All equipment and lights must be turned off when finished
Keep door to room closed
Respect other library users by refraining from excessive noise while using the room
Keep all food and drinks away from electronic equipment
Abuse of room equipment will result in loss of room use privileges

ADA Study Room

If you are registered with the UHCL Disabilities Services office, you can have access to a range of adaptive technology housed in Room 4 in the Neumann Library. The room includes:

A workstation that can be electronically raised and lowered
A computer equipped with Dragon Naturally Speaking, Jaws, and Magic
CCTV for text enlargement.
Internet access and all programs available in the Instructional Technology computer labs as well as all databases available through the library

If you are eligible to use these services, the Disabilities Services office will notify the library. Once we receive the notification, you may check out a key to the room at the Circulation Desk.

Individual assistance in using the room equipment is available. Please make arrangements by contacting Disabilities Services at disability@uhcl.edu or 281-283-2648.

Enclosed Study Carrels

Four enclosed study carrels are available for rental by UHCL graduate students. Each carrel has a power outlet.

The charge for enclosed carrels is $30.00 per semester. Keys must be returned at the end of the semester. There is a $30.00 fee for lost keys.

Inquire at the Circulation Desk concerning availability.