To help everyone locate a study environment with a noise level that is most conducive to their needs, the CORE building has three noise zones: COLLABORATIVE, QUIET, and SILENT.

Collaborative Zones

In collaborative study areas, please be considerate of others and:

• Use a conversational, indoor voice
• Set your cell phone notifications to silent or vibrate
• Use headphones when listening to audio and video

The following areas are Collaborative Zones:

• First floor of the CORE (all)
• Study rooms + instructional/event spaces (on all floors)
• The Student Center for Academic Achievement (SCAA)

Quiet Zones

In quiet study zones, please be considerate of others and:

• Limit conversations and group discussions
• Set your cell phone notifications to silent or vibrate
• Use headphones when listening to audio and video and set the volume to low

The following areas are Quiet Zones:

• Second floor of CORE (all, except study rooms)
• Third floor of CORE (all, except study rooms and instructional spaces)
• Study cubicles/carrels (individual desks) on the third floor

Silent Zones

In silent zones, please be considerate of others and:

• Remain silent (e.g. set your cell phone to silent, refrain from playing music or engaging in conversation, etc.)
• Refrain from eating or drinking

The following areas are silent zones:

• Meditation/Reflection Room (Room 328-329)
• Silent Study Room (Room 336)

The Library seeks to create a study environment that is welcoming to all and we encourage everyone to be respectful at all times. For additional information see our Standards of Behavior policy.

To report a disturbance, please inform Library Staff at a Service Desk or text "Help Anywhere" at 510-880-1917.