Jefferson Parish Library has a number of small study rooms at the East Bank Regional (EBR), North Kenner, Old Metairie, Wagner, West Bank Regional (WBR), and Westwego libraries. Larger study rooms are also available at EBR (4 rooms) and WBR (1 room) libraries. All of the rooms are available to individuals for study and/or conferencing during regular library hours on a first come basis. No fees are charged.
The small study rooms can be used by one (1) person or a maximum of two (2) people, depending on the room. Scheduling is done by staff at the service desk and in genealogy & local history at EBR, the reference desk and children's desks at WBR, and the service desks at the other libraries.
In order to use a large study room, the group must have a minimum of 3 individuals. There can be no more than 6 individuals in the rooms at EBR or 8 individuals at WBR. Staff at the Reference desks at EBR and WBR are responsible for scheduling the use of these rooms and they must obtain all of the information requested on the form.
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First priority in scheduling the use of study rooms is reserved for library programs and services. |
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The rooms are available at all other times during regular library hours for individuals and/or small groups to use for studying and conferencing. They cannot be used as a primary meeting place for groups or individuals or a place to conduct business. Rooms cannot be used for tutoring or any other activities for which fees are charged in advance, off site, or on site. |
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No advance reservations are allowed, and usage is limited to two (2) hours per day unless if no one is waiting for a room. If no one is waiting and the time is extended, the person or group must forfeit the room if/when another individual or group wants to use it. Staff will spell out the forfeiture provision in advance of the extension or if users ask in advance if the time can be extended. |
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No fees are charged for the use of these rooms, but at least one of the users must have a valid Jefferson Parish library card. |
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Users must observe the library's Rules of Conduct. Failure to do so may result in denial of future use. Users are also responsible for any damages in the rooms. They are expected to leave rooms in neat condition with all scrap paper or any sort of debris removed and discarded in the trash. |
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The library is not responsible for accidents, injury, loss or damage to the private property of individuals or organizations, including laptops, purses, and wallets. |
