Study Space Noise Guidelines | Ohio University
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Study Space Noise Guidelines | Ohio University
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Study Space Noise Guidelines
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We strive to provide a welcoming study environment for all types of library users. Use the stoplight symbols throughout the building to find your ideal study space.
If you find your neighbors are being too loud for the space, we encourage you to politely ask them to lower their volume. If you are uncomfortable or your neighbors are still being too loud,
contact us
and we can come remind them of appropriate noise levels.
Space Type
Space Guidelines
Locations in Alden
group work is encouraged
normal conversation volume is expected
cell phone conversations at a normal volume okay
ringtones should be set to quiet or vibrate
2nd Floor (entire floor)
3rd floor near the windows
4th floor near the help desk and in the Class of 1951 Lounge area
Any
study room
in Alden
occasional quiet conversations okay
cell phones set to vibrate
brief, quiet cell phone conversations okay
headphone volume should be a personal listening level
noise may come from nearby elevators, entrances, and service points
1st floor
4th floor
5th floor near floor entrance/elevator
6th floor (entire floor)
7th floor (entire floor)
talking is prohibited
loud typing also discouraged
no cell phone conversations
no noisy food
headphone volume should be a personal listening level
1st floor along walls of International Collections Book Stacks
3rd floor Fine Arts Library Book Stacks
4th floor Very Quiet Study room
5th floor along south wall
Farthest space from the elevator
Ohio University Libraries
Skip to main content
Study Space Noise Guidelines
Questions & Feedback
Today's Hours
View All Hours
We strive to provide a welcoming study environment for all types of library users. Use the stoplight symbols throughout the building to find your ideal study space.
If you find your neighbors are being too loud for the space, we encourage you to politely ask them to lower their volume. If you are uncomfortable or your neighbors are still being too loud,
contact us
and we can come remind them of appropriate noise levels.
Space Type
Space Guidelines
Locations in Alden
group work is encouraged
normal conversation volume is expected
cell phone conversations at a normal volume okay
ringtones should be set to quiet or vibrate
2nd Floor (entire floor)
3rd floor near the windows
4th floor near the help desk and in the Class of 1951 Lounge area
Any
study room
in Alden
occasional quiet conversations okay
cell phones set to vibrate
brief, quiet cell phone conversations okay
headphone volume should be a personal listening level
noise may come from nearby elevators, entrances, and service points
1st floor
4th floor
5th floor near floor entrance/elevator
6th floor (entire floor)
7th floor (entire floor)
talking is prohibited
loud typing also discouraged
no cell phone conversations
no noisy food
headphone volume should be a personal listening level
1st floor along walls of International Collections Book Stacks
3rd floor Fine Arts Library Book Stacks
4th floor Very Quiet Study room
5th floor along south wall
Farthest space from the elevator
Ohio University Libraries