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Rocky taking advantage of one of our large-screen computers on the Main Floor.

Ramsey Library is home to plenty of study spaces, whether you're looking for a quiet alcove to knock out a humanities paper or a great collaborative space for a group study session.

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Space	Type	Availability	Description

Large Wrap-Around Desks	Solo	Open Use	These spacious desks feature power strip plugins, reading lights, and enough space to spread out and really tackle some work. NOTE: The cabinets located underneath are available for reservation on a semester-by-semester basis; the application is available at the Circulation Desk.
Medium Stand Alone Desks	Solo	Open Use	These desks offer a comfortable, compact solution with reading lights and power strips available for use at each.
Free Standing Tables	Solo Collaborative	Open Use	Tables provide ample room to spread out and study, either solo or as a group.
Open Seating	Solo Collaborative	Open Use	Sometimes all you're after is a comfortable chair or couch so you can knock out some homework, pleasure reading, or just take a break between classes. All three floors of the library boast groupings of chairs spaced throughout.
Group Study Rooms	Collaborative Reservable	Check-Out Available at the Circulation Desk	Our group study rooms feature either a whiteboard or chalkboard, a monitor with a DVI connection available for electronic devices, and tables for groups to spread out and study. At least two (2) RockyCard holders must be present to check out one of these rooms. These rooms are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Student Research Carrels	Solo Reservable	Applications Available at the Circulation Desk	Students may reserve a private research carrel on a semester-by-semester basis, featuring a desk, ample storage for research materials, and a unique keycode for the door. Priority is given to seniors undertaking undergraduate research projects. Note: Some of the research carrels are double occupancy rather than single.
Faculty Research Carrels	Solo Reservable	Application Available Online	Ramsey Library has a limited number of enclosed carrels available for faculty use. Full-time members of the faculty who are actively engaged in research, writing, or curricular development projects requiring ready access to library resources are eligible to apply for a study carrel. Requests for carrels from other members of the UNC Asheville community may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Large, open carrels with lockable cabinets are also available for faculty use if an enclosed carrel is not available. Applications are due by August 15th for the school year and by May 1st for summer semesters. For more information, please contact Wendy Mullis.

Space	Type	Availability	Description

Medium Stand Alone Desks	Solo	Open Use	These desks offer a comfortable, compact solution with reading lights and power strips available for use at each. NOTE: The desks on the Main Floor are NOT* designated as a quiet space. The Main Floor is designated as the collaborative floor of Ramsey Library.
Medium Linked Desks	Solo	Open Use	These desks (similar to the stand-alone units) offer a comfortable, compact solution with reading lights and power strips available for use at each. NOTE: The desks on the Main Floor are NOT* designated as a quiet space. The Main Floor is designated as the collaborative floor of Ramsey Library.
Free Standing Tables	Solo Collaborative	Open Use	Tables provide ample room to spread out and study, either solo or as a group. Note: The tables on the Main Floor are NOT* designated as a quiet space. The Main Floor is designated as the collaborative floor of Ramsey Library.
Open Seating	Solo Collaborative	Open Use	Sometimes all you're after is a comfortable chair or couch so you can knock out some homework, pleasure reading, or just take a break between classes. All three floors of the library boast groupings of chairs spaced throughout. NOTE: The seating on the Main Floor are NOT* designated as a quiet space. The Main Floor is designated as the collaborative floor of Ramsey Library.
Large-Screen Computers	Collaborative	Open Use	Our main lobby has 2 large-screen Windows computers for groups to work on collaborative projects without crowding around one small screen. We ask that patrons please reserve these computers for groups of two (2) or more during peak hours. NOTE: The large-screen computers are located on the Main Floor, which is NOT* designated as a quiet space. The Main Floor is designated as the collaborative floor of Ramsey Library.
The Sandbox	Solo Collaborative	Open Use	Developed in partnership with AVID, The Sandbox offers mobile furniture, whiteboard partitions, computers, and spacious tables for students to create, grow, and flourish whether working alone or in a group. NOTE: The Sandbox is located on the Main Floor, which is NOT* designated as a quiet space. The Main Floor is designated as the collaborative floor of Ramsey Library.

Space	Type	Availability	Description

Large Wrap-Around Desks	Solo	Open Use	These spacious desks feature power strip plugins, reading lights, and enough space to spread out and really tackle some work. The cabinets located underneath are available for reservation on a semester-by-semester basis; the application is available at the Circulation Desk.
Medium Stand Alone Desks	Solo	Open Use	These desks offer a comfortable, compact solution with reading lights and power strips available for use at each.
Medium Linked Desks	Solo	Open Use	These desks (similar to the stand-alone units) offer a comfortable, compact solution with reading lights and power strips available for use at each.
Free Standing Tables	Solo Collaborative	Open Use	Tables provide ample room to spread out and study, either solo or as a group.
Open Seating	Solo Collaborative	Open Use	Sometimes all you're after is a comfortable chair or couch so you can knock out some homework, pleasure reading, or just take a break between classes. All three floors of the library boast groupings of chairs spaced throughout.
Sound Booths	Lower Floor	Reserve Online	Ramsey Library has 4 sound booths available for music students and faculty. Sound booths can be reserved online for practice or recording. Booths 3 and 4 have practice keyboards for student use.

Study Spaces by Type

Space	Location(s)	Availability	Description

Large Wrap-Around Desks	Upper Floor Lower Floor	Open Use	These spacious desks feature power strip plugins, reading lights, and enough space to spread out and really tackle some work. NOTE: The cabinets located underneath are available for reservation on a semester-by-semester basis; the application is available at the Circulation Desk.
Medium Stand Alone Desks	Upper Floor Main Floor* Lower Floor	Open Use	These desks offer a comfortable, compact solution with reading lights and power strips available for use at each. NOTE: The desks on the Main Floor are NOT* designated as a quiet space. The Main Floor is designated as the collaborative floor of Ramsey Library.
Medium Linked Desks	Main Floor* Lower Floor	Open Use	These desks (similar to the stand-alone units) offer a comfortable, compact solution with reading lights and power strips available for use at each. NOTE: The desks on the Main Floor are NOT* designated as a quiet space. The Main Floor is designated as the collaborative floor of Ramsey Library.
Free Standing Tables	Upper Floor Main Floor* Lower Floor	Open Use	Tables provide ample room to spread out and study, either solo or as a group. Note: The tables on the Main Floor are NOT* designated as a quiet space. The Main Floor is designated as the collaborative floor of Ramsey Library.
Open Seating	Upper Floor Main Floor* Lower Floor	Open Use	Sometimes all you're after is a comfortable chair or couch so you can knock out some homework, pleasure reading, or just take a break between classes. All three floors of the library boast groupings of chairs spaced throughout. NOTE: The seating on the Main Floor are NOT* designated as a quiet space. The Main Floor is designated as the collaborative floor of Ramsey Library.
The Sandbox	Main Floor*	Open Use	Developed in partnership with AVID, The Sandbox offers mobile furniture, whiteboard partitions, computers, and spacious tables for students to create, grow, and flourish whether working alone or in a group. NOTE: The Sandbox is located on the Main Floor, which is NOT* designated as a quiet space. The Main Floor is designated as the collaborative floor of Ramsey Library.
Student Research Carrels	Upper Floor Lower Floor	Applications Available at the Circulation Desk	Students may reserve a private research carrel on a semester-by-semester basis, featuring a desk, ample storage for research materials, and a unique keycode for the door. Priority is given to seniors undertaking undergraduate research projects. Note: Some of the research carrels are double occupancy rather than single.
Faculty Research Carrels	Upper Floor	Application Available Online	Ramsey Library has a limited number of enclosed carrels available for faculty use. Full-time members of the faculty who are actively engaged in research, writing, or curricular development projects requiring ready access to library resources are eligible to apply for a study carrel. Requests for carrels from other members of the UNC Asheville community may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Large, open carrels with lockable cabinets are also available for faculty use if an enclosed carrel is not available. Applications are available online and are due by August 15th for the school year and by May 1st for summer semesters. For more information, please contact Wendy Mullis.
Sound Booths	Lower Floor	Reserve Online	Ramsey Library has 4 sound booths available for music students and faculty. Sound booths can be reserved online for practice or recording. Booths 3 and 4 have practice keyboards for student use.

Space	Location(s)	Availability	Description

Free Standing Tables	Upper Floor Main Floor* Lower Floor	Open Use	Tables provide ample room to spread out and study, either solo or as a group. Note: The tables on the Main Floor are NOT* designated as a quiet space. The Main Floor is designated as the collaborative floor of Ramsey Library.
Open Seating	Upper Floor Main Floor* Lower Floor	Open Use	Sometimes all you're after is a comfortable chair or couch so you can knock out some homework, pleasure reading, or just take a break between classes. All three floors of the library boast groupings of chairs spaced throughout. NOTE: The seating on the Main Floor are NOT* designated as a quiet space. The Main Floor is designated as the collaborative floor of Ramsey Library.
Large-Screen Computers	Main Floor*	Open Use	Our main lobby has 2 large-screen Windows computers for groups to work on collaborative projects without crowding around one small screen. We ask that patrons please reserve these computers for groups of two (2) or more during peak hours. NOTE: The large-screen computers are located on the Main Floor, which is NOT* designated as a quiet space. The Main Floor is designated as the collaborative floor of Ramsey Library.
The Sandbox	Main Floor*	Open Use	Developed in partnership with AVID, The Sandbox offers mobile furniture, whiteboard partitions, computers, and spacious tables for students to create, grow, and flourish whether working alone or in a group. NOTE: The Sandbox is located on the Main Floor, which is NOT* designated as a quiet space. The Main Floor is designated as the collaborative floor of Ramsey Library.
Group Study Rooms	Upper Floor	Check-Out Available at the Circulation Desk	Our group study rooms feature either a whiteboard or chalkboard, a monitor with a DVI connection available for electronic devices, and tables for groups to spread out and study. At least two (2) RockyCard holders must be present to check out one of these rooms. These rooms are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Sound Booths	Lower Floor	Reserve Online	Ramsey Library has 4 sound booths available for music students and faculty. Sound booths can be reserved online for practice or recording. Booths 3 and 4 have practice keyboards for student use.

Space	Location(s)	Availability	Description

Student Research Carrels	Upper Floor Lower Floor	Applications Available at the Circulation Desk	Students may reserve a private research carrel on a semester-by-semester basis, featuring a desk, ample storage for research materials, and a unique keycode for the door. Priority is given to seniors undertaking undergraduate research projects. Note: Some of the research carrels are double occupancy rather than single.
Faculty Research Carrels	Upper Floor	Application Available Online	Ramsey Library has a limited number of enclosed carrels available for faculty use. Full-time members of the faculty who are actively engaged in research, writing, or curricular development projects requiring ready access to library resources are eligible to apply for a study carrel. Requests for carrels from other members of the UNC Asheville community may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Large, open carrels with lockable cabinets are also available for faculty use if an enclosed carrel is not available. Applications are due by August 15th for the school year and by May 1st for summer semesters. For more information, please contact Alicia Henry.
Sound Booths	Lower Floor	Reserve Online	Ramsey Library has 4 sound booths available for music students and faculty. Sound booths can be reserved online for practice or recording. Booths 3 and 4 have practice keyboards for student use.