Blaisdell Medical Library Collaboration and Study Rooms

The Blaisdell Medical Library has two study rooms for group study. When not in use by groups, these rooms are available to individuals for study space. A reservation system is in place to balance the need for group facilities with that of regular study spaces.

The primary purpose of the four collaboration rooms is for individuals and/or small groups to prepare presentations, media, etc., which require the use of the advanced software and technologies available in these rooms. Priority is given to requestors for these purposes. These rooms are available for small groups, meetings or study space for individuals as needs permit.

These rooms are available during normal library hours, but close 30 minutes before the library closes. Room keys and any peripheral equipment must be checked out at the Circulation Desk

Room Sizes and Formats

The two study rooms can accommodate up to six people; the four collaboration rooms can accommodate up to six people, as well. All rooms have network connections and the four collaboration rooms have smart white boards. Those responsible for the operation of the room equipment and software are encouraged to make an appointment with a library staff member to learn basic operations. Library staff will not be available to operate equipment.

Reservations

Rooms can be reserved by faculty, staff, and students affiliated with UC Davis. Room reservations may be made online at the Library's web page. Reservations will be processed by Library staff Monday through Friday, 7 AM till 3:30 PM; reservation requests received after this time or on evenings, weekends or holidays will be processed the following business day. Unconfirmed reservations cannot be honored. Unreserved rooms are available to anyone in the library for use on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Reserving Rooms for Individuals or Groups

• Rooms may be reserved for increments of two hours.
• Keys and equipment will be checked out only to the person who makes the reservation.
• Rooms are to be reserved for occasional use only. Reserving any room for recurring blocks of time (weekly, monthly, etc.) is not permitted.
• Reservations are accepted in advance. Same day reservations are allowed as space and time permit.
• Reservations are tentative and unconfirmed until receipt of an email confirmation.
• Rooms not used within 15 minutes of the scheduled reservation start-time are considered vacant and will be available to others on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Keys and equipment checked out are subject to overdue fines and replacement fees.

Reserving Equipment

If you plan to use the equipment in the room, you will also need to schedule this at the time you reserve the room.

Restrictions and Exemptions

• Events with food and drink are not permitted in the Library.
• Reservations require a valid library card.
• Use of the equipment requires a valid Kerberos login.
• Policy exemption or modification requests will be referred to the Head of the Blaisdell Medical Library for consideration.
• Requests to load special software, provided by the user, must be made at least one week in advance of the date of the reservation. Only authentic, licensed copies of software will be considered.
• To cancel a room or equipment reservation, contact the Library Circulation Desk at 4-3529 or email bmlres@lib.ucdavis.edu.