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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: Doors are unlocked at all times.

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  • 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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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: Doors are unlocked at all times.
  • One-time Physical Access: 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

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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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Reserving Rooms

Details about reserving classrooms can be found under General Classroom Guidelines on the Valley Library website.