Family Study Room
Library 304
The library Family Study Room is to provide a room in the library where an SUU student(s) may study with their child(ren). Students will find a welcoming and comfortable space to study, do homework and complete projects while also keeping an eye on children under their care.
The Family Study Room includes:
- A comfortable rocking chair.
- A diaper changing station.
- A library computer station with dual monitors.
- Toys, games, play kitchen, nook and story books.
- A child-size table, chairs and couch.
- Study space for older children.
Policy
- The Family Study Room is ONLY for SUU students.
- To use the room, a key must be checked out at the Sherratt Library Circulation Desk using a current SUU ID. A child(ren) must be present to receive a key.
- The key must be returned promptly to the Circulation Desk at the conclusion of the reservation period or fines may apply.
- Room use is limited to a single family at a time. Children in the room are the responsibility of the parent(s)/guardian(s) that check out the room. The maximum occupancy is 2 adults and 3 children.
Failing to adhere to the Family Study Room Policy may result in being asked to leave and/or losing use privileges.
Rules
- Unattended children will be immediately reported to the University Police.
- Children may not be left unattended in the Family Study Room.
- Children must ALWAYS be accompanied and supervised by an adult, anywhere in the library.
- Parents/guardians are solely responsible for their children's safety and behavior.
- Adults may not use their university credentials to log children into library or other online
resources. - The Family Study Room is not soundproof. There are often library employees and students
working nearby. Children should be reminded that the library is a quiet place and they should use soft voices; all electronic devices must be kept at reasonable volume levels. - All Family Study Room toys, games, etc. must remain in the Family Study Room at all times.
- Library books in the Family Study Room may be checked out at the Circulation Desk just like other books in the library.
- Keep the room clean by disposing of all trash in designated receptacles, wiping tabletops, and promptly alerting Library Staff if something is amiss.
- Diapers and baby wipes provided at the Changing Station are ONLY for emergency use. Patrons should use their own supplies whenever possible.
- All patrons must clean up after themselves. Return toys and games to the appropriate bins.
- Picture books may be checked out at the Circulation Desk. Furniture wipes are also available under the Changing Station.
- Any personal/family items left overnight will be sent to University Lost and Found.
- If you encounter problems, please notify the library staff at the Circulation Desk on the first floor immediately.
- Failure to follow the Family Study Room rules may result in being asked to leave and /or the loss of room privileges.