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The third floor of Anschutz Library is notoriously busy. This makes it more suited for group work or study, but much less attractive for individual use.
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Lots of libraries open for studying students
BY ALEXANDRA ESPOSITO aesposito@kansan.com
Many KU students use the libraries as a place to study with lots of resources and few distractions. Most students know about Anschutz and Watson, the campus' two biggest libraries, but there are smaller, less popular libraries students can access, as well. With many libraries to choose from, there is a place for every student to study.
ANSCHUTZ LIBRARY
One of the biggest and most popular libraries on the KU campus, Anschutz holds reference materials focused on science and technology. This library is especially convenient because it's open 24 hours. The third level, the main floor of the library, is a good place for group studying. There are big tables and it's busy, so study groups don't have to worry about being too loud.
"I like studying here because it's so busy. The atmosphere keeps me awake," said Eejay Imafidan, Lawrence sophomore. "Whenever I study at home I fall right asleep, but I could never fall asleep in front of all these people."
For students who prefer a quiet place to study, Anschutz's other level's are much quieter.
"It's so quiet upstairs," Zack Sullivan, Riley junior, said. "You can always find a table to study by yourself at."
Anschutz's second level, the quiet level, is usually completely silent.
MUSIC AND DANCE LIBRARY
The Music and Dance Library is located on the second level of Murphy Hall. The shelves are filled with books of music and reference materials about the performing arts. This small library has computers with piano keyboards and practice rooms that are open to students. Despite this being a library where students practice and study music, the library is practically silent, other than the stray note or two.
MURPHY ART AND
ARCHITECTURE LIBRARY
Located on the second floor of the Spencer Museum of Art is a small, quiet and calm library filled with books about the visual arts and their history. This is a good library to go to when in a pinch for a computer or printer. Beyond the bookshelves are study hutches set up as private and quiet places to study.
"It's usually pretty empty in here and doesn't get crowded. You can always find a quiet place to work." Ellie Klienwort, St. Ansgar, Iowa, senior, said. "I'm a design student and my inspiration is down here. I can just pull it off the shelf."
WATSON LIBRARY
Watson is a good place for students who like relaxed places to focus and study.
"I like Watson, because the students around
MAY 11,2009
THE UNIVERSITY DAHY KANSAN
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