Frequently Asked Library Questions

There are over 40 different spaces available throughout the library, including study rooms on each floor, the foyer table, meeting rooms, and more! For a complete list and descriptions of reservable spaces for both students, faculty, and staff, visit the Room Reservation Areas page. To reserve VR equipment or recording booths, see the Innovation Hub.

Reserving a Study Room

Only current USU students may use the library's online booking system to reserve study rooms in the Merrill-Cazier Library. Student study rooms can be reserved for 2-hour blocks up to 2 days in advance. To make a reservation, follow the instructions below or view the USU Libraries' tutorial on YouTube.

1. Go to Study Rooms found under Services on the USU Libraries home page. 
2. Log in using your A-number and strong password. 
3. Use the Category drop down menu to select a floor, or select Show All.
4. Choose the room you want and click on a green block to choose a reservation start time.
5. Scroll down below the green and red blocks to select a reservation end time from the drop down. You may reserve up to 2 hours per day.
6. Click Select Times and Continue to select the times.
7. Verify the booking details and click Agree to the Terms and Conditions and Continue. 
8. Type in a name for your group or reservation to make it easier in case you need to look it up after you finish the booking.
9. Click the Submit my Booking at the bottom of the screen to complete your reservation. 
10. You will receive a confirmation email at the email address you entered.

To Cancel a Reservation

If you need to cancel your booking, click the cancellation link sent in your confirmation email. 

Reserving the Foyer Area

The Foyer can be reserved by USUSA clubs, classes, or departments. Reservations must be made at least three days in advance. One table (2ft x 6 ft) and two chairs will be set up for the day the foyer is reserved.

Contact Breanna VanDyke at breanna.vandyke@usu.edu or 435-797-2647 with questions. 

To Reserve the Library Foyer:

1. Go to https://usu.libcal.com/.
2. Select Foyer Table from the list of Reservation Areas.
3. Select your starting time from the available green time blocks.
4. Use the drop down menu to select an ending time.
5. Click Select Times and Continue.
6. Read the terms and conditions listed and click Agree to the Terms and Conditions and Continue.
7. Verify the booking details and type an Event Name.
8. You must also indicate whether food will be served, and if so, who the food provider is. 
9. Click Submit my Booking.
10. You will receive an automated email confirming your reservation request.
11. You will receive a separate email to let you know if your reservation has been approved.

Reserving Faculty/Staff and Community Spaces

Merill-Cazier Library has several spaces that can be reserved for meetings or other events by USU faculty and staff and other campus or public groups. For a complete list and descriptions of reservable spaces for visit the Reservation Areas page.

To Reserve Room 101:

Please contact Breanna VanDyke directly at breanna.vandyke@usu.edu or 435-797-2647.

To Reserve Faculty Seminar Room 208:

1. Go to https://usu.libcal.com/.
2. Scroll down to Faculty and Staff Room Reservation Areas and select 208 Faculty Seminary Room.
3. Click the available green time blocks to select your starting time.
4. Use the drop down that appears to choose the ending time.
5. Click Select Times and Continue.
6. Verify the booking details and click Agree to the Terms and Conditions and Continue.
7. Type in a name for your group or reservation to make it easier to find in case you need to look it up after you finish the booking.
8. Click the Submit my Booking at the bottom of the screen to complete your reservation. 
9. You will receive an automated email confirming your reservation request.
10. You will receive a separate email to let you know if your reservation has been approved.

To Reserve Room 154:

Schedule Room 154 and other library classrooms through the EMS reservation system.

Reservation Questions

Room 101, 154, and Foyer Table  contact Breanna VanDyke at breanna.vandyke@usu.edu or 435-797-2647

Room 208  contact Sara Grove in Library Administration at sara.grove@usu.edu