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A glass-enclosed group study room, Group Study B, is available on the library’s second floor. It contains a table and chairs, desktop computer and connections for up to two laptop computers, widescreen monitor and wireless Internet access. When the room is not reserved, anyone may use it on a first-come, first-served basis. While individuals are welcome to use the group study room, it is prioritized for group use.
To reserve Group Study B within the next week, visit the Spaces Reservation Page. To reserve the room more than one week in advance, or to make a recurring reservation, contact Salem Library staff at circ.desk@salem.edu.
A newly added group study space is also available on the south side of the second floor. It features three walls with whiteboards and a table for collaborative work. This space is also first-come, first-served and prioritized for group use.
There are tables and study spaces on the ground floor of the library, as well. The tables are located in the Curriculum Materials Collection, by the beverage station, and near the ground floor lounge area. The plush chairs and couch by the fireplace comprise another comfortable setting for group discussion. These spaces have whiteboards for collaboration as well as individual study. These spaces are first-come, first-served.
The Library Assembly Room (LAR) is another resource for group study. If it has not been reserved for use by other groups on campus, you may use it freely. You may also reserve it for a formal, non-recurring study session.
Before making yourselves comfortable in the LAR, be certain to inquire with the circulation desk attendant as to the LAR’s availability. Do close the doors during your discussions in the LAR so that other students on the third floor can study peacefully.
NOTE: unless you have reserved the LAR, please DO NOT alter the room’s arrangement. It may be set up for an event to occur at a later time or date.
If you are a current Salem Academy & College student, staff or faculty member you may reserve the LAR for a formal event by viewing the Spaces Reservation Page. If you have questions, contact Salem Library staff at circ.desk@salem.edu.
NOTE: Events cannot be scheduled outside of the library’s operating hours and should be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.
Gramley Library is a great place to study — and for most students, it is the best place for studying on campus. On Floors 1, 2, and 3, you’ll find lots of private nooks with individual study carrels peppered throughout. Individual carrels may not be reserved and are available on a first come, first-served basis.
In the Reading Room, students may access any of the sixteen computers or make use of the classic tables and chairs for study. The Reading Room also features plush chairs and sofas, which are situated near a grand fireplace. This quiet zone is peer-enforced and is a popular space for students who don’t desire collaborative workspace.
Library staff are ready to provide access to the facility’s elevator and a convenient computer and printer available on the ground floor. Please ring the doorbell next to the side door inside the library’s main entrance, or you can call the circulation desk at (336) 721-2649 to notify us of your arrival. If you need assistance navigating the library and its services, please call (336) 721-2649 at any time prior to or during your visit.
Elevator access is provided to all floors. A restroom on the ground floor is accessible for wheelchair users and persons with mobility or physical disabilities.
The staff will make every effort to assist with any additional needs you may have (e.g., using the copier, pulling books in the stacks), and we welcome your personal requests and suggestions for improvement.