The Grunigen Medical Library (GML) on the UCI Health — Orange campus recently installed a new reservable quiet room. The room has seating for two people and includes a worktable, collaboration screen, power outlets, and soft seating. Similar to the popular solo study pods located in the Science and Langson Libraries, the GML quiet room may be reserved by UC Irvine faculty, staff, and students up to a week in advance. Reservations can run for up to two days a week and up to two hours per day.

Operations Manager Irene Morris explained that the reservations for bookable rooms have more than doubled since 2022, indicating the need for more private collaboration spaces.

GML also has a classroom with instructor and attendee computers with seating for up to 13 people as well as multiple work and study rooms for groups of varying sizes.

To find the space that best meets their needs, users can see GML room photos online and find more details on GML’s room policies webpage. See room availability and make a reservation by visiting the Grunigen Medical Library Room Reservations webpage.