The classrooms of Valley Library are used exclusively for University business and are intended to support academic success, intellectual freedom and free speech. For more details regarding building space use, please refer to the Valley Library Building Use policy. Classrooms vary by size, technology, who is allowed to reserve a specific classroom and even the procedure for reserving a classroom. They are generally available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
There are 6 classrooms in Valley Library; this page will outline usage guidelines, physical space specifications, and management responsibilities for each room.
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2nd Floor Classrooms
Autzen (Rm. 2082)
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- Purpose: University Business. Priority given to instruction.
- User Groups:
- First 2 6 weeks: Library Only, Priority given to instruction & TED.
- Week 7 & Beyond: Faculty, Staff, Graduate Students
- Reservation Hours: 7:30 am - 11:30 pm
- Reservation Exceptions:
- Unlimited reservation for Library staff, URWS staff all term.
- 1 reservation per term for outside departments week 7 & beyond.
- Reservation Lead Time: 1-2 weeks. Library staff have 2 business days to respond to requests.
- Food Policy: No food, except library staff. Allowed
- Ongoing Physical Access: LEAD, TED, Master Key holders.One-time Physical Access: Key card checked out at the Circulation deskDoors are unlocked at all times.
Physical Space Specifications
- Seating: 48
- Equipment & Hardware:
- Zoom enabled
- Wireless Connection
- Several whiteboards w/ markers and erasers
- Instructor station
- 24 12 student workstations with networked computers
- Moveable tables provide seating for up to 36 more students
- Up to 20 Chromebook laptops can be requested from Circulation
- 6 large screens
- 6 Projectors projectors (ceiling mountmounted)
- Speakers (wall mount)LaserJet Printerceiling mounted)
- Polycom phone
- Microphones are checked out from Circulation
- Software:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Windows
- Firefox
- Chrome
- Microsoft Edge
- Acrobat Reader
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- Calendar Software: Microsoft Outlook calendar, Read-only version public facing.
- Calendar Privileges: Lucinda Amerman (Unlicensed)
- All library faculty and staff can book events from their personal calendars
- Members of Library Admin, Erin Kooyman (Unlicensed) , and Kristin Swetland (Unlicensed)
- can book directly to the classroom calendars.
- Reservation Request Tool: Qualtrics.
- Owner:Uta Hussong-Christian (Unlicensed) (Jane Nichols (Unlicensed)) is the current owner with the plan to transfer ownership to Uta.)
- Maintenance: Uta Hussong-Christian (Unlicensed)
- Shared with: Zach Welhouse Lucinda Amerman (Unlicensed) Erin Kooyman (Unlicensed) Jane Nichols (Unlicensed) Kenna Warsinske
- Authority for making Exceptions: During first 6 weeks of term Hannah Rempel (Unlicensed) Final 4 weeks of term Lucinda Amerman (Unlicensed) , Erin Kooyman (Unlicensed) , Kristin Swetland (Unlicensed)
- Technology Use Training: Training upon request from Jane Nichols (Unlicensed) Zach Welhouse
- Technology Support:
- Projectors, room cameras, Zoom: Media Services (8am-5pm, direct from wall phone or credenza phone in the room)
- Computers (Autzen and West only): David Manela (pager 737-8989), Information Desk
- Ad hoc troubleshooting: https://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/Classroom-Guide
- Regularly Scheduled Events:Week 10 & Finals: Open Study Sun-Thurs, 5-11 pm.
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Nishihara Family Classroom (2024)
Usage Guidelines
- Purpose: University Business
- User Groups:
- Library Only, Priority given to instruction & TEDResearch and Learning.
- Reservation Hours:
- Reservation Limitations:
- Open to informal use when not reserved.
- Reservation Lead Time: 1-2 weeks. Library staff have 2 business days to respond to requests.
- Food Policy: Allowed
- Ongoing Physical Access: Usually unlockedDoors are unlocked at all times.
- One-time Physical Access: Key Physical key currently stored in the Circulation locked closet.
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- Seating: 48
- Equipment & Hardware:
- Zoom enabled
- Wireless Connection
- Instructor station
- 12 tables
- 6 Presentation Carts
- Mounted screen and projector
- Microphones are checked out from Circulation
Management, Software, and Training Responsibilities
- Calendar Software: Microsoft Outlook calendar
- Calendar Privileges: Lucinda Amerman (Unlicensed)
- All library faculty and staff can book events from their personal calendars
- Members of Library Admin, Erin Kooyman (Unlicensed) , and Kristin Swetland (Unlicensed)
- can book directly to the classroom calendars.
- Reservation Request Tool: Qualtrics.
- Owner:Uta Hussong-Christian (Unlicensed) (Jane Nichols (Unlicensed) is the current owner with the plan to transfer ownership to Uta.)
- Maintenance: Uta Hussong-Christian (Unlicensed)
- Shared with: Zach Welhouse Lucinda Amerman (Unlicensed) Erin Kooyman (Unlicensed) Jane Nichols (Unlicensed) Kenna Warsinske
- Authority for making Exceptions: Hannah Rempel (Unlicensed) Erin Kooyman (Unlicensed)
- Technology Use Training: Training upon request from Jane Nichols (Unlicensed) Zach Welhouse
- Technology Support:
- Projectors, room cameras, Zoom: Media Services (8am-5pm, direct from wall phone or credenza phone in the room)
- Computers (Autzen and West only): David Manela (pager 737-8989), Information Desk
- Ad hoc troubleshooting: https://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/Classroom-Guide
- Regularly Scheduled Events: Week 10 & Finals: Open Study Sun-Thurs, 5-11 pm.
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- Purpose: University Business
- User Groups:
- OSU Faculty, Staff, & Student Groups
- Reservation Hours: 7:30 am - 11:30 pm
- Reservation Limitations:
- Unlimited for Library staff, Ecampus, & URWS.
- Media Hub has priority for Willamette West.
- Reservation Lead Time: 1-2 weeks. Library staff have 2 business days to respond to requests.
- Food Policy: Allowed
- Ongoing Physical Access: LEAD, TED, Master Key holders.
- One-time Physical Access: Key card and room divider crank checked out at the Circulation desk.
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- Calendar Software: Microsoft Outlook calendar
- Calendar Privileges: Lucinda Amerman (Unlicensed)
- All library faculty and staff can book events from their personal calendars
- Members of Library Admin, Erin Kooyman (Unlicensed) , and Kristin Swetland (Unlicensed)
- can book directly to the classroom calendars.
- Reservation Request Tool: Qualtrics.
- Owner:Uta Hussong-Christian (Unlicensed) (Jane Nichols (Unlicensed) is the current owner with the plan to transfer ownership to Uta.)
- Maintenance: Uta Hussong-Christian (Unlicensed)
- Shared with: Zach Welhouse Lucinda Amerman (Unlicensed) Erin Kooyman (Unlicensed) Jane Nichols (Unlicensed) Kenna Warsinske
- Authority for making Exceptions: Lucinda Amerman (Unlicensed) , Erin Kooyman (Unlicensed) , Kristin Swetland (Unlicensed)
- Technology Use Training: Training upon request from Uta Hussong-Christian Lucinda Amerman (Unlicensed)
- Technology Support:
- Computer, projectors, room cameras, Zoom: Media Services (8am-5pm direct from wall phone or credenza phone in the room)
- Ad hoc troubleshooting: https://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/Classroom-Guide
- Regularly Scheduled Events: Week 10 & Finals: Open Study Sun-Thurs, 5-11 pm.
Reserving Rooms
Details about reserving classrooms can be found under General Classroom Guidelines on the Valley Library website.