Wardman Library’s second (i.e., topmost) floor is our designated quiet floor, where we request all patrons to work in silence. The quiet floor has ample seating, long work tables, and individual study carrels. Study carrels provide individuals with private workspaces, all of which are equipped with AC power and desk lights. For patrons who need them, headphones are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.
Located on the mezzanine and second floor, Wardman Library’s study rooms are great locations to brainstorm, share ideas, and work in groups. All study rooms have whiteboards, and select study rooms are equipped with HD displays. Dry-erase markers and erasers are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk. Please note: Dry-erase markers borrowed from the Circulation Desk are for in-library use only.
Six of the ten group study rooms can be reserved ahead of time for use. Visit the room reservation page to request a specific room and times. Reservations can be made for up to three days in advance and for a maximum of four hours. If you reserve a room, you will still need to check out the room card at the Circulation Desk before using the room.
The four remaining group study rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Patrons can check out the room card for these rooms for up to four hours.
While patrons may temporarily use a room without checking out a room card OR making a reservation, if another party checks out the room OR makes a reservation, the first group is required to vacate.
A group study room may be checked out for up to four hours. The study room checkout card must be returned to the Circulation Desk by the time it is due. Fines are assessed at $1.00 each hour when the checkout card is not returned on time. Study rooms may not be renewed.
Violation of these or other applicable Library or college policies may result in temporary or permanent suspension of access to Library study rooms.
Whittier College students are welcome to study after the Library closes in the Late Night Study Area, located on the ground floor of the Library. The Light Night Study Area is accessible 24 hours a day. Whittier College student IDs are required for entry. PCs, printing, study carrels, couches, rest rooms and vending machines are available in the Late Night Study Area.
To promote a safe and secure environment, Campus Safety regularly patrols the area. Please call Campus Safety (562.907.4211) if you need after-hours assistance.
There are two library workspaces on campus, the Library Instruction Space (LIS) and the Faculty Alcove. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance and are subject to approval.Visit Library Workspace for more information.
The LIS space is available for faculty and staff to reserve for meetings or workshops; however, priority is given to library instruction. The Faculty Alcove is only available for faculty and staff reservations. For more information about the Library Workspaces, contact Library Administrative Assistant, Annie Ortiz at aortiz3@whittier.edu or 562.907.4868.
Located on the mezzanine level of the Wardman Library, the Sound Room (M013) is a small sound-proofed room equipped with video and audio recording equipment designed for interviews, digital stories, podcasting, lectures, and other multimedia projects. Reservations must be made prior to getting access to the room. Visit Soundroom for more information.
For more information about the Sound Room, contact Instructional Technologist, Sonia Chaidez at schaidez@whittier.edu or 562.907.4235.
The Poets Corner is located on Wardman Library’s first floor on the opposite side of the building from the circulation desk, and adjacent to the Faculty Alcove. With a 70-inch, media-ready HD monitor, modular seating for up to sixty people, and space for refreshments, the Poets Corner is a popular venue for visiting poets and lecturers, as well as broadcasting scheduled national and international news events as they happen.
For more information about policies and procedures related to the Poets Corner contact library@whittier.edu or 562.907.4247.
Located in the northeast corner of the Top Floor of Wardman Library and featuring unobstructed views of the Upper and Lower Quads, the Richard M. Nixon Room houses a permanent special collections exhibit that comprises diplomatic gifts presented to Richard and Patricia Nixon during Nixon's tenure as Vice President and then President of the United States. The Nixon Room also serves as an exclusive meeting space, generally for select groups of staff and faculty members, administrators, trustees, and friends of the College.
Inquiries about reserving the Nixon Room as a meeting space or arranging a visit to see the diplomatic gifts exhibition should be directed to Library Staff or 562.907.4247.
