The University Library administration, faculty, and staff are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that respects, appreciates, and enriches all individuals in our diverse community. This includes support for users’ well-being. Our respite and reflection rooms are meant to be convenient, private spaces where students and others can express their spirituality, refocus for the day, or just take a second to collection their thoughts.
Main Library Location
A Reflection Room is located in Room 438 of the Main Library. This room is open to all for reflection, meditation, contemplation, or prayer during regular building hours. Features include a couch and non-locking cubbies for belongings, as well as a foot washing station.
Grainger Engineering Library Information Center
The Respite Room, Room 229, is a quiet, humble space built to allow library visitors to take a moment to relax, breathe, meditate, or pray. Anyone entering the meditation space is encouraged to bring their personal belongings into the room with them, and is invited to use whiteboard in the room for personal or religious purposes. This room is available for use at any time of day, and does not require a reservation.