End of fall 2025 semester survival guide

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Emory students playing a game at the Robert W. Woodruff Library

Finals are upon us! Whether it’s help with research, a quiet place to focus, or the equipment needed for recording a multimedia project, Emory Libraries has you covered. Check out all of the resources available within the Robert W. Woodruff Library building:

Quiet study areas

  • Short-term Individual Study Rooms are available for solitary, short-term work. They are reservable for a maximum of three hours per day and may be booked up to 14 days in advance.  
  • There are several designated Quiet Study Spaces throughout the Woodruff Library building.
  • Some of these quiet areas include the Matheson Reading Room, accessible via the Level 3 bridge at the front of the library, the Music and Media Library on Level 4 (above the lobby), and Levels 4, 5, and 8 in the stack tower.
  • While these areas are unable to accommodate group study and conversation, we have many other spaces available for collaboration.
  • If you choose to sit at a large table in the Quiet Study areas, be open to making room for others to sit with you. If you’re looking for a seat, don’t be afraid to ask politely if you may join the table if there’s room.

Collaborative study areas

Students conversing in a study area

  • Learning Commons combines technological resources and support services in an accessible, welcoming environment for learning and research.
  • The first two floors of the Woodruff Library are designed to be a place for library users to gather and interact, so if you are working with a group, this is a great place to be.
  • Many of the tables, seating, and whiteboards on Levels 1 and 2 are mobile, so you can move things around to best accommodate your study needs.
  • Reservable group study rooms are located throughout the library.

Research assistance

  • Subject librarians are available to assist you with your projects and papers. No matter who you contact, we will make sure to get you connected with someone who can help! Schedule a Research Consultation.
  • Need help finding materials at the library? Explore our Research Help pages to learn more about the library and the research process.
  • Have a question but not sure where to start? Ask Us provides a variety of ways to get answers anytime, anywhere!
  • In-person: Start at the Library Service Desk on Level 2. Research assistance is available seven days a week during scheduled hours.
  • Live chat: Live chat assistance is available by clicking the chat button on the Ask Us page.
  • Text: Quick and direct, just text your question to 404-994-3366.
  • Email: Send your message via Ask Us, and we will respond in less than two business days.
  • Searchable FAQs: Search Library FAQs 24/7 for answers to our most frequently asked questions regarding library services and spaces. 
  • Call: Don’t hesitate to simply give us a call at 404-727-6873.

Tools and equipment

  • Need to charge your phone or laptop but forgot your charger? The Robert W. Woodruff Library carries popular chargers to borrow and use within the building.
  • In need of other multimedia equipment? Check out the Equipment Collections at Woodruff Library guide for a full list of equipment you can borrow.
  • Need to record or stream a presentation, podcast, or interview? Check out the various production studios on Level 1. For post-production needs and access to the Adobe Creative Cloud, visit MediaLab.
  • If you need any tech assistance, stop by the Student Tech Support desk on Level 1.

Printing

  • Emory’s EaglePrint service provides details about printing from laptops, desktops, Chromebooks, or mobile devices.
  • Public printers are available on Levels 1 and 2.
  • If you need help printing, stop by the Library Service Desk on Level 2.
  • Multi-function printers are available for copying and scanning to email. While copying costs are the same as printing costs, scanning to email is free of charge.
  • Need to do some book scanning? Try the KIC Bookeye book scanner across from the Library Service Desk on Level 2.

Stress relief

Fun pencil illustration of people relaxing, reading, and listening to music in large cups of coffee

  • Take the edge off of finals at the Woodruff Library’s pop-up chill-out room! Come enjoy the chill vibes, natural lighting, open study space, and free refreshments (coffee, tea, and snacks) Thursday, Dec. 4, 1pm — 5pm in Room 213
  • Check out our new board game collection on Level 2 across from the Library Service Desk. Find a nice spot in the library to play! See our International Games Month post for more about the collection.

 

Unwind @ TechLab

Our partners in Student Digital Life are hosting a series of crafty workshops to help students relax during finals. All workshops are held in the TechLab, which is a makerspace on the second floor of Cox Hall, towards the back of the Computing Center.

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Additional unwinding events are in the works—check the Hub for the latest.

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