Daniel M. Soref Learning Commons
FAQs
Can my group use the Group Study Rooms even if I haven't reserved it before hand?
As long as the room has not been reserved at that time, your group is free to use a Group Study Room. If all Group Study Rooms are in use, there are several other group rooms in the LC, and the hallways between the East and West Wings are also encouraged to be used for collaboration.
If the room isn't being used can I study in the Group Study Room by myself?
No. These rooms are set aside for group work. If you need a quiet space to study, the library has two designated Quiet Study areas: 2nd floor East Wing, beyond the Music Library, and Lower Level East Wing (follow the signs for Compact Shelving). In addition, the desks near the stacks on other floors are usually quiet.
Where can I park after 12:00 AM?
Union Parking Garage - FOR STUDENTS IN THE LEARNING COMMONS ONLY! Stop by the Welcome Desk in the Learning Commons to register your vehicle for a permit valid anytime between 12:00 AM – 6:00 AM. Sandburg Hall Parking Garage has metered spaces 24 Hours a day. For a complete parking, see the Learning Commons Policies page.
Why aren’t there any open computers?
If what you need is a computer to quickly print off an assignment, there are 4 designated stand-up quick print stations on the south side of the Learning Commons. You can check the availability at other labs here.
How do I print here?
Printing in the library is the same as printing in other campus computer labs. You must first buy a print card. Printing is $.06 per double-sided page. Any print job sent to a printer in the library will show up on any print station. Color printing is available for $.50 a page. You cannot print from your laptop.
Can I make a copy or a scan?
There are two copiers in the Learning Commons; there are also copiers in other parts of the library. Copying is $.15 per page. Scanning is free! Two flat bed scanners (OCR) are on the south side. The copier in the south side is also a scanner; the copier in the Media and Reserve Library makes scans as well.
Can I access wireless on my laptop?
Wireless access is available throughout the library. More information.
Where is the Lost & Found?
The circulation desk takes care of all lost and found items. For more information, see the Libraries’ Lost and Found page.
Group Study Rooms
There are several Group Study Spaces along the outer walls of the south Learning Commons area; first come, first served. These rooms have open doorframes.
There are 4 Group Study Rooms that can be reserved 48 hours ahead. These rooms have doors that close, white board space, and two have video monitors. See the Group Room page for information about amenities, the policy, and the link to the reservation form.
Ask A Librarian Services
The UWM Libraries’ Research and Instructional Support department exists to guide and assist student’s research questions. In-person help is available at the Ask A Librarian arch in the south Learning Commons area. You can email or chat with a librarian 24/7. In addition, you can contact the librarians through phone, fax, or paper mail.
Information Literacy Instruction Classrooms
The Research and Instructional Support department holds several hundred classroom sessions each semester, including by request workshops which are available to the general public. These sessions are held in the two classrooms on the north side of the Learning Commons: Classroom A (W190) and Classroom B (W194). These rooms feature advanced media and presentation technology.
Instructors wishing to bring their classes to the library for an orientation session on library resources pertaining to their assignments may schedule a time by completing the Course Integrated Instruction Request form.
When not in use for bibliographic instruction and events, the rooms and their computers are available for student use.
UITS
UITS Lab Consultants in the Learning Commons assist students with technology-related questions. See the UITS page for more information.
Campus Connections Arch - SPRING AND FALL SEMESTERS ONLY
The Campus Connections Arch in the south Learning Commons offers a space for any UWM student service group to have regular weekly hours to provide students in the Learning Commons assistance. The following UWM Student Services have current desk hours at the Campus Connections Arch.
First Year Center Monday- Thursday 4 PM - 7PM
PASS (Panther Academic Support Services) Monday - Thursday 12 Noon - 3 PM
Black Student Union Study Group Wednesday 4 PM - 11PM
Women’s Resource Center
Neighborhood Housing Office
Center for Volunteerism and Student Leadership
LGBT Center
Career Development Center
Writing Center
- No hours at the Campus Connections arch, but they have regular hours at their office in Curtin Hall Room 127.
- Writing Center homepage