Quiet Study Spaces
Looking for a quiet place to focus and study? The library offers several shared study spaces to suit your needs. Stop by and find the perfect spot for your next study session! Quiet study spaces are located on the 4th and 5th floors of the Library in the Goodman Center.
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday: 9am - 7pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 12pm (noon) - 8pm
During the winter and summer sessions, the quiet study spaces are open whenever the 5th floor of the Library is open. Please note that hours may vary to accommodate library events, meetings, or college closures.
General Policies & Expectations
- Please refrain from talking, and take any phone calls outside of the Quiet Study Spaces
- Silence any sounds on your electronic devices
- Use headphones at a low volume which cannot be heard by others
- No cutting or using the tables as craft workstations. Please use the cutting tables on the 6th floor of the Library. Cutting mats are available for checkout at the Library Services Desk and the Periodicals Desk.
- Food and drink are strictly prohibited at computer stations
- Personal belongings must not be left unattended. The Library is not responsible for personal items left in the room.
- Any Library materials left behind will be returned to the stacks.
- The Quiet Study Spaces will be monitored by Library staff and Public Safety Personnel
Reserved Study Room
- The library has a reserved study room for current FIT students seeking a group study room (up to 7 seats) or a reserved room for individual work, such as an interview or phone call. Reservations are made through the Book-It website
- Additional information including available hardware/software, policies and expectations can be found on the Reserved Study Room page.
Contact Information
Students are encouraged to contact the Access Services Unit with questions or concerns regarding the Quiet Study Spaces at (212) 217-4360 or write to us at libcirculation@fitnyc.edu
last updated 3/25/25