On the Ilha Verde Campus, the USJ Library offers five study rooms for diverse types of study.
Each of the five (5) study rooms at the USJ Library has a maximum capacity of four (4) people. The USJ Study Rooms are intended to provide individuals and small groups with a quiet space to study.
The USJ Study Room Policy is in place to ensure that members of the USJ Community have fair and equitable access to study rooms. By utilizing a study room, you agree to abide by these rules.
Please review the rules before reserving the study rooms.
How do I book a room?
1. Read the Guidelines and click the“Book a Study Room” button above.
2. Find the room and select your preferred time slot. Add your request following the above-mentioned guidelines. You need to log in using your USJ id and password. Your booking will be immediately saved in the system.
3. Pick up the room key either in the library reading room (within the opening hours) or with the security guard on duty at the residential hall ground-floor.
In case you find any problems or you wish to send us any comments or suggestions do not hesitate and contact us by email (library@usj.edu.mo).
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Notes
1. Only USJ students, faculty, and staff who have made a reservation may use the study rooms.
2. The level of noise must be kept low so as not to disturb others.
3. Snacks and water are acceptable in the study rooms. Due to consideration for the following users, beverages with pleasant smells are not permitted in the room.
The libraries reserve the right to restrict food and drink consumption, as well as the types of food allowed.
Guidelines
* A USJ Student/Staff Card must be presented when a room is reserved. The cardholder must be part of the group using the room. A valid name and phone number must be given to Library staff when reserving a Study Room.
1. Study rooms are for quiet discussions and study. The Library belongs to us all. Please be considerate of others at all times.
2. Be certain that you need to use a study room before you book one. USJ Student/Staff Card holders may reserve the Study Rooms at the library website for three (3) hour reservations periods. This time may be extended only if there is no demand for Study Rooms. Remember that the library has a spacious reading room that would respond well to the necessary space and quietness required for studying.
3. In case a group needs to use a study room, the library staff might ask the user using a room for longer that day to move to the library reading room instead. Group work has priority over individual study.
4. You can book the rooms for a total of 6 hours every day, and the maximum advance booking is two days. If the initial booking period has elapsed and there is no request for the same space, patrons are allowed to extend their stay after getting the approval from either the security guard on duty or the library staff.
5. Within the library opening hours at Ilha Verde, you should approach the library staff to get the key. Outside the opening hours, you should get it from the security guard on duty at the ground floor of the Residential Hall. We might ask for a valid proof of ID to confirm your booking.
6. If you are accompanied by someone that is not a university student or staff member, please inform the library staff or the security guard in advance.
7. It is much appreciated that you clear the room on time to ensure that the next user can take full advantage of his/her booking. You should leave the room in good order. Please inform library staff or security if you find anything unusual when you get inside.
8. After 30 minutes we will cancel the booking if you don’t show up. Please inform the library staff by email if you are late.
9. All patrons should leave the facilities by 00.00 a.m. The security guard will remind patrons 15 minutes before closing time.
10. Please avoid eating inside the rooms. Water in a closed container and food such as sandwiches, chocolate bars, or fruit are permitted in the Library and we recommend that you drink plenty of water while you are studying.
**The libraries reserve the right to limit food or drink use or types of food allowed.
11. Personal items should not be left unattended inside the rooms. The university is not responsible for any loss or damaged items. If you need to leave the room for periods longer than 15 minutes, you should inform the library staff or the security guard on duty.
12. The Study Rooms may not be used for commercial or business activities, including any sales, advertising or promotional activity.
13. To ensure safety and a smooth operation of this service, kindly mind the requests and instruction of the library staff or the security guard.