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Leavey Library

Leavey Library has a variety of study, instructional, and multimedia spaces available to students, student organizations, faculty, and staff.

Information Commons
Individual computer workstations available on a first-come, first-served basis only.
Lower Commons: 39 Macintosh and 71 PC computers.
Upper Commons: 70 PC computers and 40 study carrels with network connections for laptop computers.
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Multimedia Commons
Multimedia computer workstations available on a first-come, first-served basis only.
Location: West Reading Room
Equipment: 6 PC computers with 3.73 GHz Intel Pentium D processor, 2 Gb RAM, 250 Gb hard drive and 24" wide screen flat panel monitor.
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Collaborative Workrooms
Group study rooms, must be reserved in person
Lower Commons: 19 rooms, designed for groups of 5-12 people
Upper Commons: 13 rooms, designed for 3-4 people
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Podcasting Studios
Must be reserved in person at the Lower Commons reference desk
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Video Conference Rooms
Must be reserved in person up to 7 days in advance
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Leavey Auditorium
Max Capacity: 49
Usage: One-time class meetings and events sponsored by USC faculty, staff or student organizations
Recommended for: Events that require multimedia display
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Learning Rooms
For "Hands-on" computer instruction only
Learning Room A: 20 PC student workstations and one PC instructor's station
Learning Room B: 24 student Macintosh workstations and one Macintosh instructor's station
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Doheny Memorial Library

Doheny Memorial Library features several venue spaces for academic-related activities.

Collaborative Workrooms
Group study rooms, must be reserved in person
East Asian Library (1st floor): 3 rooms, designed for 6-8 people
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Herklotz Room
Location: DML G24 Music Library
Max capacity: 22
Recommended for: Small lectures, conferences, readings. Audio and video capabilities.
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East Asian Library
Workstations: 6 PC workstations with CJK support
Seminar Room (Rm 110C): Max capacity: 30
Conference Room (Rm 109C): Max capacity: 8
Recommended for: Video conferencing, meetings, lectures. Audio and video capabilities.
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Intellectual Commons
Location: DML 233
Max capacity: 35
Recommended for: Small lectures, readings, conferences
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Lecture Hall
Location: DML 240
Max capacity: 100 (lecture); 25 (conference)
Recommended for: Lectures, readings, conferences
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Architecture & Fine Arts Library

The Architecture & Fine Arts Library is located on the ground floor of Watt Hall.

Merendino Room
Reserved for USC faculty on a first-come, first-served basis
Max capacity: 10
Recommended for: Seminars, videoconferencing. Audio and video capabilities.
For more information, contact Antonio Gonzalez, gonzalea@usc.edu, 213-740-6601

VKC Library

VKC Library is located on the lower level of Von KleinSmid Center.

VKC Multimedia Room (Berkes Global Media Room)
Location: VCK B40E
Capacity: 20 (meeting or conference); 40 (lecture)
Recommended Usage: One-time class meetings and events sponsored by USC faculty, staff, or student organizations. Seminars, videoconferencing, events that require multimedia display (the room is audio and video capable).
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Atrium
Location: VKC Center, open air
Capacity: approximately 100 or less (depending on purpose)
Recommended Usage: Informal one-time class meetings and events sponsored by USC faculty, staff, or student organizations.
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