How Can I Use Group Study Rooms or Learning Commons?

The library has group study rooms (by reservation only) and Learning Commons as places for seminars, clubs, and other groups to study and hold meetings.

The group study rooms are available only for Shimane University Students, Faculty Members and Staffs.
The Learning Commons, located on the first and second floors, is open to both University Members and the general public during normal hours. Students, faculty members, and staff can reserve Learning Commons at the service desk.
Both the Group Study Rooms and the Learning Commons can usually be used while conversing, but we reserve the right to refuse use if the noise is so loud that it disturbs other users. The rule in the COVID-19 epidemic may different from usual. In addition, regular weekly (every time) use for classes, etc. is not permitted.

Group Study Room 1, 2

Two group study rooms are located at the 2nd floor of the main building for study and meetings.

As a measure against COVID-19, the number of users and the time of use are limited. When using the rooms, please follow the instructions from the library.

• The number of users: Group Study Room 1 (2-4 people), Group Study Room 2 (2-6 people)
• The wall is a whiteboard, so you can write on the board or use a projector to show images.
• Whiteboard markers, erasers, and projectors are available to borrow.

Rule to Use

In order to make Group Study Rooms used by as many people as possible, we have established the following rules. Please pay attention to the following points before using the room.

• 2 or more people can use.
• As a measure against COVID-19, please use hand sanitizer before/after you use the room. Also, wearing masks is recommended.
• Only one room can be reserved at a time for up to 2 hours. Extension can be made if the room has no reservation from other users.
• If you want to extend your reservation, please ask our staff at the Service Desk.
• No food is allowed. Only drinks with lids (plastic bottles, water bottles, etc.) are allowed.

If you do not follow the above rules, you may not be allowed to use the room.

How to Reserve
Please make a reservation on this page or at the PC located at the Service Desk.

• Please fill in all required fields and click "Reserve".
• Reservations can be made even right before the time of use.
• In principle, two or more people can use the group study room. In case of special circumstances, such as Skype or interviews, please consult with the Service Desk.
• Please make sure you choose the right date and time for your reservation.

Learning Commons1,2　* As a measure against COVID-19, a reservation is not available for the time being.

Learning Commons 1 is located at the first floor (to the right of the gate), and Learning Commons 2 is located at the second floor (next to the PC room).

• The number of users: Learning Commons 1 (32 people), Learning Commons 2 (12 people)
• Please do not change the positions of seats and tables.
• Movable whiteboard and the whiteboard wall are both available.
• Projector is available for rent upon request.

Reserved use ※Reservation is not available for the time being

How to reserve

• Please contact our staff at least one day prior to use.
• We will check the reservation, If available, we will hand you the application form. Please use Learning Commons 2 when you use the room with less than 20 people.
• After you complete the application form, please hand it to the Service Desk.

Other Rooms

The multipurpose room on the 3rd floor is available for use by faculty and staff only. To make a reservation, please contact the library (Ex. 2710).


If you have a question, please contact the staff below.