McKeldin Library Opens New Reading Room

As a quiet counterpoint to the noisy Terrapin Learning Commons, McKeldin Library now boasts a light-filled, classic-style reading room for students and researchers.

The room features:

Large wooden tables with room to spread out



Chairs to accommodate nearly 100 users



Individual task lamps and new overhead lighting



Dozens of electrical outlets and USB ports



Soft seating for casual reading or quiet conversation



New carpeting



Note: No food or drinks are permitted in this room. Water in spill-proof containers only.

Reading Room, McKeldin Library, 4th Floor

During construction, summer 2015

Originally constructed in 1958, with an addition built in 1993 to accommodate the university’s growing collections, McKeldin Library logs more than 1.2 million visits a year. The reading room is part of an ongoing effort to upgrade the library to meet the changing needs and expectations of today's students and faculty.