St. Augustine Hall, Queens
The Main Library is truly the crossroads of the Queens Campus:
in the fall 2002 semester our gate count indicates an average of
19,000 students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community
members visited the Library each week.
The Main Library is also the largest of the University Libraries in
size of collection and number of special services provided. The
University Archives, Special Collections, a preservation lab, and
the Media and Instructional Materials Centers are all located in
this Library.
The Academic Commons was opened in November 2002. This large,
inviting space, designed by Guenther5 Architects, extends academic
space for students beyond the classroom for relaxed and
contemplative study. There are three group study rooms
(reservations required - ask at the Circulation Desk, 2nd floor)
and a quiet study room, in addition to the main reading room.
The academic Commons is also home to the University's undergraduate
Honors Program.
In the fall of 2006, the Quiet Study Area opened in
the north wing of the first floor. In addition to carrels for
individual research and study, there are four group study rooms
(reservations required - ask at the Circulation Desk, 2nd
floor).
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