Introduction & Policies

Study Rooms
Rooms are available first-come, first-serve at the Library Front Desk.

All library study rooms at Tampa Bay are available during library hours for group study use for three (3) hour time periods.

Rooms have a maximum capacity of either 4 (in smaller rooms) and 6 (in larger rooms).

Room Policies (updated 4-10-24)

• Keep noise volume to a minimum in the study rooms and library common spaces. 
• Respect room capacities. No more than 4 patrons in a small room, and no more than 6 patrons in a large room. 
• Refrain from adding or removing furniture to the study rooms, and be mindful of room cleanliness. 
• Always bring your NSU Shark Card or state-issued I.D to check out items at the library.  
• To transfer an item to another patron, both patrons must come to the library with their NSU Shark Card or state-issued I.D in order to properly transfer. 
• Return items in the same condition as received (i.e. marker kits, anatomical models) and log out of any checked-out device before returning. 
• Please ensure that you return all items back to the library when they are due. 

Abandoned Study Room Policy (effective 5-9-22)
In an effort to provide equitable access to library study rooms, the following policy is in place for "Abandoned" study rooms:

1st Time: The patron will be informed that their room has been overdue for 15+ minutes. At 30 minutes past the due date, the room will be declared "Abandoned." They will receive an email with a warning. In another 30 minutes, Security will move their belongings to Lost & Found on the 1st floor so that the room can be available for the next patron.

2 or More Times: Same as before, except that the patron will need to speak with Library Administration before being allowed to utilize the library study space again. A note may also be sent to the Dean/Director of their Program.