The Smith College Libraries offer a variety of study spaces, from individual pods and carrels to large study tables. Most spaces listed on this page are available to everyone on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a space for study, see Reservable Spaces.

Individual Study Spaces

Most library study carrels are available to all users for individual study and cannot be reserved; see Hillyer Art Library Carrel Policy to learn about semester-long Hillyer carrel reservations.

Alumnae Gymnasium

• Study pods and soft seating- 1st floor
• Soft seating - 3rd floor

Alumae Gymnasium is open 24 hours for study.

Hillyer Library

• Soft seating - 1st floor 
• Study Carrels - 1st and 2nd floors

Josten Library

• Soft seating - 1st floor and Mezzanine
• Listening Rooms (when not otherwise in use)

Neilson Library

• Soft seating - all floors
• Study carrels - ground floor Courtyard, 2nd floor North Wing study space and 3rd floor North Wing study space
• Neilson 302 Reading Room
• Neilson 401 Skyline Reading Room and Terrace

Group Study Spaces

Locations with Large Study Tables

• Alumnae Gymnasium 3rd floor (open 24 hours)
• Josten 1st floor
• Josten J133 Listening Room (when not otherwise in use)
• Josten J131 Rare Book Room (when not otherwise in use)
• Josten Mezzanine
• Hillyer 1st floor
• Neilson ground floor Digital Media Hub
• Neilson 1st floor Compass cafe
• Neilson 102 Browsing Room
• Neilson 2nd floor North Wing study space
• Neilson 3rd floor North Wing study space
• Neilson 302 Reading Room
• Neilson 401 Skyline Reading Room and Terrace

Small Group Study Rooms

These rooms hold 3 or more people and are available for use by students, faculty and staff. Group study spaces are available to all users for group study on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot currently be reserved.

• Neilson 010A - capacity: 4 people
• Neilson 301E - capacity: 3 people
• Neilson 301F - capacity: 4 people
• Neilson 310B - capacity: 5 people
• Neilson 310C - capacity: 8 people