Can a patron reserve a large group study for longer than 4 hours?
Patrons may only reserve one room up to 4 hours at a time; for exceptions (such as faculty, RSOs, class meetings,etc.) refer patrons to Director of User Services. Patrons may also email such exception request(s) to Circserv@uark.edu.
Can someone make a reservation over the phone?
Ask if the patron is near a computer or has an internet compatible phone. If so, instruct the patron on how to make reservations. If that is not possible, it is ok to make a reservation for the patron. Be sure to confirm the patron’s information in Sierra before creating a reservation. If the request is on behalf of someone else or an exception is being requested, refer caller to User Services full-time staff, supervisor, and/or Director of User Services.
Mullins Library has 12 large group study rooms which can be reserved and 10 small group study rooms open and not reservable.
Patrons are required to observe all library policies and guidelines.
Food and Drink Policies will be observed. Tobacco products are prohibited.
Failure to observe library policies and guidelines will result in dismissal from the room and possible suspension of room use privileges. These policies apply to all group rooms including Large Group Study rooms- 310, 311, 327, 328, 335, 336, 349, 350, 447, 448, 455, 456; Small Group Study Rooms 308, 307, 460A - 460E, 441A-441E; Instant Theater/Flex-Spaces 449/451, 453/452; the Faculty Reading Room - 329; and Graduate Reading Room - 333.
Food and drink are allowed in accordance with the Libraries’ Food and Drink policy. Patrons are expected to clean up after themselves by throwing away all trash in appropriate trash and recycling receptacles. Please report major spills to library staff immediately, so we can arrange for the appropriate clean-up.
Library Instruction and Seminar Rooms (102, 439, 463, & 464)
Meeting rooms may be reserved by Libraries personnel only. These rooms are for internal use only and are not available for use by members of the University community nor outside groups.
Room 104 – Capacity 35
Room 401 – Capacity 10
Room 402 – Capacity 14
Reservations shall be done in LibCal and can be made by any University Libraries employee.
Following information are brief descriptions of select rooms.
329 Faculty Reading Room/333 Graduate Reading Room – The room is furnished with whiteboards, large computer display screen, lockers, and HDMI connection outlets. Each reading room has a tech room attached with seating for 5 people, whiteboard and accessories, large display monitor, and HDMI outlet.
Access is granted by card swipe using their University ID. If a faculty or graduate student says they are unable to access the room, ask them if they've recently enrolled or newly employed. More than likely, it is because campus information has not been updated yet. The Libraries unfortunately cannot add anyone to the system to activate access permissions. Most times issues are resolved in 24 hours after University systems update.You may always refer access issues to the Director of User Services or User Services supervisors.
(Capacity: 32 people)
449 & 452 Instant Theater/Flex-Space Rooms – Instruction, meeting, and/or collaboration room for up to 32 individuals. The room is furnished with rearrangeable furniture, large computer displays, whiteboards plus accessories, wifi, and HDMI outlet connections.Each flex-space lecture room has a tech room attached with seating for 5 people, whiteboard and accessories, large display monitor, and HDMI outlet. No key required.
Small Group Study Rooms – Group room for 1 - 4 individuals. Each room is furnished with a large computer display, WIFI, and HDMI outlet/cord. All 10 small group study rooms are open for use at all times and are first-come, first-serve. No key required.Reservations not allowed.
Large Group Study Rooms – Each room is furnished with a large computer display, WIFI, whiteboard & accessories, and HDMI outlet/cord. All group study rooms are available for use at all times. No key required.Reservations can be made via LibCal up to 4 hours once a day. Please see above for reservations procedures and more information.
Room Capacities:
439 Library Instruction Room – Group room for up to 32 individuals. The space is furnished with a projector, microphone connections, 4 desktop computers, HDMI connection/adapters, whiteboard and accessories, and 3 large display monitors, and rearrangeable furniture.For internal use only. Key can be signed out by library personnel down in User Services.
464 Small Library Seminar Room – Group room for up to 15 individuals. The space is furnished with HDMI connection/adapters, whiteboard and accessories, and 2 large display monitors, and rearrangeable furniture.For internal use only. Key can be signed out by library personnel down in User Services.
463 Library Seminar Room – Group room for up to 15 individuals. The space is furnished with HDMI connection/adapters, whiteboard and accessories, and 2 large display monitors, and rearrangeable furniture.For internal use only. Key can be signed out by library personnel down in User Services.
Faculty Carrels – (317A-K; 324A-K)
The University Libraries offers twenty faculty carrels available for use on the 3rd floor of Mullins Library. These carrels are designed to facilitate and provide a quiet atmosphere for research and study. Carrels are not to serve as faculty offices and the holding off office in carrels is strictly prohibited. Due to their limited numbers, carrels are only available to University of Arkansas faculty.
All faculty carrels are furnished with a desk, chair, lamp, bookcase, and wireless internet access. Any University of Arkansas faculty member may apply for a carrel using our online application form. Carrels are checked out to faculty for 16-weeks which may be renewed one time. If faculty are needing a carrel beyond this 32-week period, a signed letter justifying why continual use of a carrel is needed from their Department Chair is required. The University Libraries' Director of User Services assigns carrels. A waiting list will be maintained if no faculty carrels are available.
Faculty may submit a Faculty Carrel Room Application Form online anytime and will be assigned on a first come/first-served basis.
The Director of User Services maintains the database of applicants and makes assignments as carrels become available.
Faculty assigned carrels will be notified via email; assignees must pick up their key in person at the Mullins Library Help Desk.
Faculty must remove all belongings and return the key to the Help Desk by the due date. Any faculty who does not return their key by their designated due date may be subjected to a fine and/or have their library privileges blocked until it is returned.
Faculty carrels are available for use during all hours Mullins Library is open.
For security, carrel room keys may not be duplicated. There is a $35.00 replacement charge for lost keys.
Library furniture from other locations may not be moved into faculty carrels.
Library materials kept in carrels must be checked out to the faculty member. Library staff regularly monitor carrels and will remove any library materials not properly checked out. Library materials located in study rooms are treated the same as materials taken to the faculty member’s home or office; that is, they are subject to overdue notices, renewal limits, and other library policies.
Assignees are allowed food and drink in accordance with the Libraries’ Food and Drink policy. Each assignee is responsible for keeping their carrel clean; housekeeping staff do not enter carrels to remove trash or to clean surfaces or carpet. Please notify library staff of significant spills on the carpet so that they can be cleaned appropriately.
Appliances that pose fire hazards – heaters, coffee pots, etc. – are strictly prohibited.
Carrel rooms are not soundproof. Please be considerate of other library patrons.
Lights should be turned off and doors securely locked when leaving the carrel.
Assignees should not leave valuables or personal belongings that may be stolen or damaged; the security of the carrels cannot be guaranteed.
Repeat violations of guidelines may result in revocation of a carrel.
Faculty Reading Room & Graduate Reading Room
Currently Closed for RENOVATIONS - UPDATES to come
The Graduate Study Area is available on the fourth floor.The official room number is 401.There are (6) electrical outlets and wireless connectivity; however, there is no additional equipment in the room.The room can seat approximately 36 individuals and has one whiteboard.The door to the area remains locked and cannot be permanently unlocked by users.
Use of the area is limited to registered graduate students (including graduate students who have received extensions through the Graduate School [affiliates] as well as Law students). Due to the nature of the door, graduate students with disabilities may require assistance.
Keys for the room are housed in the key drawer at the User Services Learning Commons Circulation Desk – Circulation area.Keys can be identified by the red rectangle wooden key chains.There are 20 keys available for checkout.If additional users need access, the staff at the service desk will need to use a key from the key box to open the room.If this occurs, please let the User Services Librarian know.
To obtain a key, graduate students are required to present their university ID card which will be scanned, along with the key.Keys should be returned within eight hours or by library closing.Users who retain the key past the due time will receive a notice after 24 hours and a bill for re-key expenses ($50) after a total of 120 hours (5 days). Please let the User Services Librarian know if there are issues regarding key use or return.
Rooms that can be reserved:
Food and drink are allowed in accordance with the Libraries’ Food and Drink policy. Patrons are expected to clean up after themselves by throwing away all trash in appropriate trash and recycling receptacles. Please report major spills to library staff immediately, so we can arrange for the appropriate clean-up.
Information for patrons:
Information for library personnel:
When in doubt, talk to the User Services Supervisor on duty.
For User Services Supervisors, if LibCal goes down, send an email to Libhelp@uark.edu for support. A help ticket will be credit.
Using LibCal “Spaces” (Booking Individual/Group Study Rooms)
Add Booking: Mullins Library
To add a booking, locate the room (individual or group study room) that you need and an available time slot that is open. All reservations can be made for up to 3 hours and booked in 15-minute increments.
Booking Details and Room Policies
UARK Credentials
Canceling your reservation options
When Library personnel comes to the desk to sign out a key:
FREQUENTLY USED KEYS
Type Room# Key#
Branches
Fine Arts - 104 FNAR - 5
Digital Services Unit - MULN 107 - 3
Physics - 221 PHYS - 7
Chemistry - 225 CHEM - 36
Other
East Side Book-Drop - - - - - - - - - 37
West Side Book-Drop - - - - - - - - - 28
Reference (also works for 102) - - 25