copier

Study area provides plenty of seating, large tables and natural light. Information Center is near by for research assistance.

The Lane Reading Room houses the Humanities and Area Studies Resource Center. Traditional study and reading space is complemented by wireless Internet access and computer workstations. The room offers printed reference collections and specific "mini-collections" devoted to important topical areas, including collections of new fiction and new books in the scholarly fields of the humanities. Reference materials aiding in the use of Special Collections can also be found here. The Lane Reading Room is located directly above the Social Sciences Resource Center.

Seating includes three large tables with seating for 12, six lounge seating with ottomans, 12 individual study carrels, and a small table with seating for two.

The study area in the Education Library has two long tables and comfortable seating, including armchairs, foot stools, and end tables.

The main reading room and the reading room mezzanine contain seating, tables, six large lounge chairs, and large bay windows.  Equipment for media viewing in those rooms includes two large flat screen stations (one Blu-ray), one 30-inch screen station, and one 20-inch screen station.

The Engineering Library's study space contains a variety of furniture for students' study needs, including study tables, study booths, individual study carrels, and an outdoor balcony.

Equipment available in the study area includes seven Dual Boot iMacs with SUL-supported software, a Dell Precision 1600 with software, two scanners, a color printer, and a photocopier.

Books, monograph series volumes, maps, theses and technical reports circulate by the quarter to Stanford faculty and graduate students and four weeks to most other eligible borrowers. The above items are subject to recall after seven days if requested by another Stanford patron. If not needed by another user, these materials may be renewed via your library account (SUNet ID required), by emailing Branner Library, or in person.

Privileges, circulation, and reserves services are available at the main desk in the East Wing. This desk is staffed during business hours.

Visit us to:

• Check out materials and items requested
• Apply for a locker, dissertation carrels, or faculty study
• Pay fines or get information about your account
• Purchase a SUL Card (library card)
• Get help finding items
• Retrieve items from the lost and found