Rooms and Spaces
Study rooms can be reserved online on a first come, first served basis and for up to 3 hours. Pick up your key at the front service desk at the time of your reservation. Please see the University Libraries Group Study Room Policy for additional details. If you do not arrive within 15 minute of your reservation time, your reservation will be canceled.
Study rooms are also available as prayer spaces. Please ask at the service desk for more information.
Make an online reservation for our Study Rooms, Media Commons, and Sensory Room, per the details below. Check out our floor map for an overview of all our spaces.
| Room | Capacity | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Group Study Thun 118, 120, 122, 124, 129, 131, 133 | 4-6 | Windows computer with webcam; whiteboard |
| Small Study Thun 114, 116, 117, 119, 121, 123, 125, 132, 134, and 135 | 1-2 | Windows computer with webcam; whiteboard *114 and 116 are equipped with an adjustable standing desk |
| Room | Study Type | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration Commons | Group and individual study | Windows computer stations, small and large tables, electrical outlets, bring your own laptop station |
| Cohen Lounge | Group and individual study | Small and large tables, casual seating, vending machines, sink, microwave, whiteboard |
| Quiet Zone | Individual study (limited noise) | Individual study carrels, comfy chairs |
| Silent Zone | Individual study (limited-to-zero noise) | Individual study carrels |
Note that we do not provide proctoring services at our library.
| Room | Equipment | Software and Description |
|---|---|---|
One Button Studio
| iMac workstation, video camera, microphone, green screen, professional lighting, podium, footstools, whiteboard | Adobe Creative Cloud, iMovie, GarageBand
|
| Sound Booth (formerly Whisper) Room Podcast Booth Thun 126A | iMac workstation, microphone, pop filter, stool | Adobe Creative Cloud, iMovie, GarageBand This soundproof studio offers space to record and edit professional sounding audio. Holds 1-2 people. |
iMac Editing Stations
| iMac workstation, whiteboard
| Adobe Creative Cloud, iMovie, GarageBand
|
| Room | Capacity | Features |
|---|---|---|
Makerspace
| 6-8
| 3D printer, Cricut, heat press, button maker, screen printing kits, arts and crafts supplies. Visit our Makerspace Guide to learn more about this service and how to use the space.
|
| Room | Capacity | Features |
|---|---|---|
Sensory Room
| 1-3
| Egg chair, buddha board, yoga mat, foam roller, yoga ball, sound mixer, weighted lap blanket, assortment of fidget items, and a compression canoe.
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| Room | Capacity | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Lab (Windows) Thun 137 | 30 | See lab features |
| Technology Lab (Mac) Thun 138 | 20 | See lab features |
Conference Room
| 30
|
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| Special Collections Conference Room Thun 109 | 10 | See room features |
Contact Linda Sanchez at lxs5625@psu.edu to reserve our technology labs and conference rooms.
Scan, Copy, Print
- Book scanner and flatbed scanner with document feeder available for free.
- No photocopier available.
- Standard printing and mobile printing via PawPrints available for Penn State users.
Textbooks and Reserves
Course reserves are materials placed at the library's service desk or online by instructors for students to use for specific courses. You can search for course reserves by instructor's name, course number or course name.
Instructors can place materials on reserve for students to use through the Thun Library. For more information about course reserves at Penn State Berks, please contact: Kim Cowell at kqc5659@psu.edu.
Visit our How to Submit Course Reserve Lists at Thun Library page for instructions.
Equipment to Borrow
Equipment is available to borrow from our library. This includes audio/visual equipment, anatomical study kits, phone chargers, museum passes, and other equipment to help with coursework.
Students can also borrow laptops for up to one week with the opportunity to renew. Both Windows and Mac laptops are available.
Items that support wellness, such as sensory kits and light therapy lamps, are also available to borrow.
Learn more about our equipment through our Equipment @ Berks LibGuide or ask us at the Service Desk!