Best Study Spot: Thomas Cooper Library

Best Study Spot

Thomas Cooper Library

Lauren Busman

Thomas Cooper Library is the university’s most popular study spot on campus. Open 24 hours during the weekdays and until midnight on the weekends, students, faculty and staff with a valid Carolina Card can enjoy the many amenities the library has to offer. With seven floors, there is ample space to find a quiet space to study.

Floors one and three offer individual study carrels, and floors one through four offer many desks and tables scattered throughout the stacks of books. If you need to collaborate on a group project, rooms are open for online reservations. The newly renovated fourth floor is perfect for groups because of the large open tables and glass-walled, temperaturecontrolled spaces with large, interactive monitors, to which students can wirelessly connect.

The fifth floor features a technology lounge with computers, charging stations, printers and a technology rental desk. The career center is also on this level and is a great resource to help students prepare for interviews and get help finding a job or internship.

The main floor houses the circulation desk and its own Starbucks. At the circulation desk, librarians and student assistants will assist you in finding and renting books and materials. At Starbucks, you can order your favorite coffee or tea to help you power through a study session. Just past the Starbucks is the Hollings Special Collections Library which features special rotating exhibits and collections.

The mezzanine level is home to the Student Success Center, which is the go-to place for academic support and tutoring. The Student Success Center also offers workshops for money management, improving study techniques and more.

Whether you want to grab a cup of coffee or sit down for a long study session, “T-Coop” is the place to go. With its multiple floors and modern technology, the library is certainly the best place to study on campus.

Lauren Busman / Garnet Media Group