Reserve Spaces

• Any individual with a valid UAB ONE Card can reserve a study room.
• Group study rooms require two or more individuals to secure a room reservation.
• We apologize, but due to limited space, reservations are only available to members of the UAB community.

• Nineteen study rooms are available for use for up to three hours per day/per user; there are 14 group study rooms and five single study rooms.
• Study rooms have a glass board, markers and erasers, ethernet ports for wired internet access, TV monitors and access to UAB WIFI.
• Room 155 contains a collaboration station with teleconferencing capabilities; this room will seat up to 10 persons.
• Each study room contains disinfecting wipes for cleaning.

Reservations are limited to three consecutive hours per day per person.

• Study rooms may be reserved on the current day and up to two weeks in advance.
• Reservations are only held for 15 minutes.
• The individual who made the study room reservation must report to the LHL HUB desk to check-in with their UAB ONE Card.
• At least two members of a group must be present in at check-in before a group may occupy a study room.
• Leaving items in a room does not constitute a reservation; items left unattended in a study room for longer than 15 minutes may be removed by library staff, and the room will be released to allow another reservation.

• Rooms are not intended for continuing activities such as classes or standing meetings.
• Lister Hill Library is not responsible for personal items left in study rooms rooms; items left unattended in study rooms for longer than 15 minutes may be removed by library staff.
• Study room walls, furnishings, and glass boards must not be defaced.
• No pictures or other items may be attached to the study room walls or surfaces; study room windows or door glass must not be covered in any way.
• Anyone using a study room is expected to clean up after themselves and leave the room in good condition. Glass boards must be erased at the end of all reservations. Disinfecting wipes and erasers are provided for room cleaning.

Reservations can be made in person, by phone (205-975-4821), and online (online reservations are encouraged).

If submitting a reservation by phone, please be prepared provide the following information:

• Name, phone number, email address and school affiliation
• Date and time of the reservation (i.e., 2-5 pm)

*Report to the LHL HUB desk to check-in at the time of the reservation

Check online or contact the Lister Hill Library HUB desk with any questions about the study room reservation schedule.

Because library-related instruction peaks at the beginning of each semester, use of SL 174 is reserved for library use and library-sponsored instruction only between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. during the months of September–November and January–March.

Please do not change the room’s configuration or move or unplug the tables. If you need a lecture setup for your meeting, you can reserve a space at the Hill Center.

Reservations are accepted at least 48 hours, but no more than 30 days, in advance of the requested meeting, and the reservation request must be received via the online Sterne Library Room Reservation Form. The room may not be reserved for more than a four-hour period. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Head of Reference at the Mervyn H. Sterne Library Department of Research and Learning and/or the Library Dean.

Student groups must include the name of and contact email for their faculty sponsor(s) when making room reservations. Faculty sponsors may be copied on room reservation confirmation and cancellation emails.

SL 174 may be used for the following purposes:

• University classes scheduled for library instruction taught by a librarian.
• High school, middle school, or other outreach classes taught by a librarian.
• Workshops, training sessions, meetings, or professional development sessions for UAB faculty and staff or the University Writing Center.
• Meetings of official UAB student organizations with approval of the organization's faculty advisor.
• As a collaborative study space to support group study during final exams.
• Other uses at the discretion of the Head of Reference at the Mervyn H. Sterne Library Department of Research and Learning and/or the Library Dean.

In order to keep the room available for multiple purposes and organizations, each organization is limited to four reservations per semester.

Groups are expected to arrive on time for all reservations. Failure to arrive within 15 minutes after the reservation start time will result in cancellation of the reservation and may lead to denial and/or cancellation of future reservations.

Food and drinks are permitted in the classroom. Groups are responsible for removal of refreshments and room cleanup at the end of the meeting. All trash must be removed from the library.

Room cancellations must be received at least forty-eight (48) hours before the scheduled event. Cancellation requests should be sent to dcarlito@uab.edu. Repeated failure to arrive on time or at all (no-shows) for reservations may result in cancellation or denial of future room reservations.

Groups may not change the room’s configuration.

Due to high demand, SL 174 may not be scheduled:

• For regular or recurring meetings, including recurring UAB class meetings.
• For any purpose when the library is closed.
• As an "open lab" or a UAB class without the faculty member or course instructor present.
• For instruction, training, or workshops for community users or the general public; or
• For personal or commercial use by UAB faculty, staff, students, or community users.

• Reservations Required: Use of the Sensory Space is by reservation only and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Hours of Operation: The Sensory Space is open the following hours during the main semesters:
  • Sunday 12PM to 11PM
  • Monday-Thursday 7AM to 11PM
  • Friday 7AM to 5PM
  • Saturday 9AM to 4PM
• Daily Limits: Each person may reserve the space for up to two 30-minute sessions per day, which may be scheduled back-to-back.
• Shared Individual Use: The room accommodates up to two users at a time. Each person must have their own reservation, and users are expected to use the space independently and respectfully. To honor the needs of everyone using this space, we ask that conversations be kept to a minimum and the environment remain quiet, even when shared.

• Quiet Zone: This is not a traditional study room or social space. Please keep noise to a minimum and use the space to have a moment to reset
• No Sleeping: Rest is welcome, but sleeping is not allowed.
• Furniture and Materials: Do not move furniture in or out of the room. Sensory items provided must remain in the space.
• Clean-Up: Before leaving, return all items to their original place and sanitize anything you use with the supplies provided.
• No Food: To support a safe and comfortable environment for all users—especially those with sensory sensitivities or allergies—food is not permitted in the Sensory Space. Lidded beverages are allowed.

To help ensure this is a safe, welcoming, and supportive space for all users, the following are not tolerated:

• Any form of discrimination, harassment, or disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated in this space.
• Conduct that disrupts the environment or causes others to feel unsafe, distressed, or unwelcome is strictly prohibited.
• Violations of these expectations will result in a referral to Community Standards & Student Accountability.

We invite feedback on your experience with the sensory room by completing the survey at this link.

If you experience any issues during your visit, please contact us at sternehub@uab.edu so that we can speak with you further.