Reserving a Library Venue
To request a venue, fill out the online Venue Reservation Form or download the Word version of the form to print & mail/fax.
Although the USC Libraries allows its spaces to be used, we are not a full-service events department and offer only minimal services. If you need an Event Manager or event planning tools, please visit the USC Office of Protocol and University Events web site at www.usc.edu/dept/pubrel/specialevents or call 213-740-6786 for more information.
Our spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. After the form has been submitted, an applicant will be notified by a representative of the Libraries if the request has been approved.
About Library Venues
The most requested spaces are in Doheny Memorial Library's Intellectual Commons (room 233) and Lecture Hall (room 240).
Acceptable Use
The University's Libraries may be used only for academic-related activities, such as lectures, conferences, or readings. Due to high demand for our spaces from campus groups, we can not accept reservations for meeting space or other nonacademic uses.
Approved Requests
Applicants should examine the venue and let us know if they have any questions or needs in regards to setting up the space. It will be the responsibility of the party organizing the event to arrange campus parking, guest check-in, audio-visual support, and catering services. For directions to the closest parking lot, please review USC campus maps. Audio-visual equipment may be rented by calling Instructional Media Services on campus at (213) 740.1010. You can arrange catering for your event from various on-campus facilities by contacting USC's Hospitality Services.
Denied Requests
A request to use a venue may be denied if it will cause disruption to patron activities. Other options on campus include the Davidson Conference Center and Town & Gown.