The Libraries has a variety of collaborative spaces that may be reserved for group use including Group Study Rooms, Learning Spaces and Classrooms and Conference Rooms. 

Group Study Rooms

Small rooms are available within each of the Drexel University Libraries for use by groups of students requiring conversation for group project work or studying. Because this type of work is frequently necessary for Drexel University assignments, cooperation is needed to extend the use of the rooms to as many students as possible.

Reserve a Group Study Room in W. W. Hagerty Library
Reserve a Group Study Room in Hahnemann Library
Reserve a Group Study Room in Queen Lane Library

Guidelines for Use:

• Use of all group study rooms is limited to Drexel University students, faculty and staff with current validated University ID.
• Groups of 2 or more people can reserve rooms for a maximum of 3 hours.
• Users should not leave library materials in group study rooms and should not leave personal belongings unattended.
• If a study room is not booked, then the room is considered a common study area.
• Groups are expected to arrive on time, and use rooms for the period reserved. If a group does not arrive within 10 minutes of reservation time, the room may be used as a common study area.

About the Rooms:

W. W. Hagerty Library has 22 group study rooms available for group use, accommodating 4 to 12 people. All study rooms have a writing surface or wall-mounted monitor. Dry erase markers and erasers may be checked out at the Service Desk.

Queen Lane Library has eight group study rooms, accommodating 4 to 6 people. Rooms are equipped with wall-mounted monitors and writing surfaces.

Individual Seats

The Drexel Libraries offers a variety of individual study spaces in its three locations, some of which can be reserved in advance.

Reserve an individual seat

W. W. Hagerty Library 

Clients have the option to reserve individual seats in silent study rooms and at desktop computer workstations in the W. W. Hagerty Library. Silent study spaces are available on the lower level and second floor of the Library. Desktop computer workstations are available in the room L14 computer lab on the lower level.

Hahnemann Library/Center City Campus

Group study rooms are available to reserve in the Hahnemann Library. In addition, members of the Drexel community can reserve individual seats in open classrooms in the New College Building on the Drexel Center City campus. 

Learning Spaces

The Drexel Libraries provides several interactive learning spaces for groups to collaborate on projects. These spaces are equipped with special tools and technology that enable hands-on learning experiences. 

Reserve a Learning Space

Data Visualization Zone

The Data Visualization Zone (DVZ) is located in the Dragons' Learning Den in the W. W. Hagerty Library. It is available for student exploration of data retrieval and visualization, and mapping and analysis with geographic information systems (GIS). The DVZ is a place for students to explore this area of data literacy alone or in a group and includes a large interactive display space to experiment with innovative technologies and data.

The DVZ includes an 80-inch flat panel monitor with USB ports and HDMI connections, allowing students to view sample data visualization projects and research data to deepen their data literacy skills. Members of the Drexel community can reserve the space using the Libraries' room reservation system. Visit the Service Desk on the first floor of the Library to check out an HDMI cable to connect laptops or a wireless keyboard to the Windows PC linked to the 80” monitor.

Practice Zone

This collaborative work space in the Dragons' Learning Den includes an 80" ThinkHub monitor with a multiuser software app designed to help groups brainstorm, collaborate, visualize and problem solve together on screen. Students can share content from their personal devices using an app (Air Connect). Students can view content from multiple devices/users at one time. The monitor can be surrounded by mobile white boards and includes soft stair-style seating, creating a small-theatre ambience to support collaborative rehearsals, practice and design.

Club House

This enclosed work space in the Dragons' Learning Den with wall-mounted monitor allows groups to practice presentations or work collaboratively in a semi-enclosed space. 

Audio/Video Recording & Editing Equipment

W. W. Hagerty Library provides audio/video recording and editing equipment and software.

Reserve equipment by emailing libhelpdesk@drexel.edu. Access to the equipment is limited to Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Libraries' audio/video equipment includes:

• Shure SM7b Dynamic Cardioid Microphones (Qty 2)
• Mbox Audio Mixer (Qty 1)
• MacBook Pro Software

media:Scape Workstations 

media:Scape is a collaborative workspace in which users can share digital information equally on two flat screen monitors positioned at the end of the table. This allows for groups to collectively share their contributions and ideas. There are three media:Scape tables; one at Hahnemann Library, one at W. W. Hagerty Library, and one at the Library Learning Terrace. (Note: The Library Learning Terrace is currently closed.) The media:Scape workspaces are available on a first come, first served basis.

Classrooms and Conference Rooms

Classrooms and conference rooms are available for use by Drexel faculty and staff only. Drexel faculty and staff may use Libraries classrooms and conference rooms for learning activities such as: instruction, collaborative meetings/discussions, independent study, brainstorming, or interdisciplinary activities. These spaces are not intended to replace offices or departmental conference rooms and include learning labs, computer classrooms and conference rooms.

Spaces vary in capacity and features. See reservation link for details.

Reservations are not final until they have been confirmed by the Libraries.

Reserve a classroom or conference room

Guidelines for Use:

• Reservation requests must be submitted at least 24 business hours in advance of the reservation
• Spaces are only available for one time use, no recurring reservations will be approved
• Reservations are held for 10 minutes; if you don't arrive within that time frame, the room will be available for others to use. 
• Food is prohibited unless otherwise noted, please remove all trash prior to vacating the space
• Please put all furniture back in place when finished

Other Spaces

Registrar Classrooms

Three classrooms within the Libraries (W. W. Hagerty, L13A and Hahnemann, 2235) are managed by the Registrar and are not reservable by or through the Libraries. Technical support for these classrooms is provided by Drexel University Instructional Media Services at 215.895.2925. 

Teaching & Learning Center

One classroom within the Libraries (W. W. Hagerty, L13B) is managed by the Drexel Teaching and Learning Center and is not reservable by or through the Libraries. To reserve this space, call 215.895.6335 or email teaching@drexel.edu. 

Library Learning Terrace

Drexel University is currently using the Library Learning Terrace as a COVID-19 testing and vaccination site. We will update this webpage when the Learning Terrace reopens for programming and events.