Library Love: Library Hot Spots

The Trinity University Coates Library has a number of study and social hot spots.

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In regards to studying, there are several populated areas on almost every floor of the library. On the fourth floor, every comfy, blue couch is normally occupied at during the day. Both study groups and individuals frequent the fourth floor couches. The corners of the fourth floor are also normally occupied throughout the day. The computer area in the back of third floor usually does not have too many open terminals. There are individuals printing things out last minute or quickly checking their email. Study groups can be found here as well working on projects that involve some type of computer program. On the second floor of the library, a number of students can be found in the study rooms or sitting in the chairs that are visible as soon as someone reaches the second floor. On a normal evening, second floor study rooms are hard to come by. Only the brave and intensely focused students take up residence on the first floor.

The library has only a few social hot spots. Java City is by far the hottest spot for social activity in the library. People congregate there to study, but it is mostly a social setting. The delicious wonders of the coffee and snacks tend to bring students together. This is a great spot for casual breakfast with a friend or quick coffee study break with classmates. Many sorority rush dates take place. Java City is by far the loudest part of the library. The couches on the third floor are another social location. Normally, the students that frequent these couches are trying to study, but are looking for distractions. This area is riddled with quick conversations of acquaintances or in depth chats with friends.

The Trinity University Coates Library is not lacking in social and study hot spots.