Furniture & Use of Space

Discusses types and selection of furniture, physical accessibility, and how students and other user groups use academic library spaces. Includes discussion of assessment methods.

Keywords: accessibility, architects, architecture, assessment methods, auditory, belonging, best practices, case studies, checklists, cleanliness, disability, embodiment/body acceptance, emotional design, family-friendly, fatphobia, floor plans, furniture, history, inclusive design, interviews, learning commons, literature review, participatory design, physical safety, pods, prison labor, private space, private study, psychological safety, seat mapping, sensory, service design, social space, spatial rhetoric, students, study behaviors, survey, sweeps, universal design, vendors, visual, visualization, walkthrough

Checklists & Guidelines

Association of College & Research Libraries. Academic library building design: Resources for planning.

ProjectENABLE. (2011). ADA library accessibility checklist. (PDF)

ProjectENABLE. (2011). Universal design library checklist. (PDF)

Readings & Videos

Adams, K., & Planansky, M. (2025). Carceral labor and academic libraries: Investigating the library furniture. College and Research Libraries, 86(4), 586. DOI: 10.5860/crl.86.4.586

Keywords: furniture, prison labor, vendors

Abstract: In this article the authors provide context for and detail the Alfred University Libraries’ investigation into the libraries’ relationship with manufacturing prison labor. The investigation utilized a patron furniture audit to collect furniture and manufacturer data. This research project demystifies the university library’s relationship to prison labor, with an eye toward future steps needed to address this relationship; it seeks to understand the following: the makeup of our patron furniture; our institution’s procurement policies, preferred sourcing, and legal requirements for purchasing; and the manufacturers’ relationships to prison labor. Findings are shared and recommendations are made for divesting from the prison industrial complex.

Comment: Includes a literature review of the concept of the prison industrial complex and relations between prison labor, academic institutions, and libraries.

Allen, F. R., & Moyer, M. (2021). A library seating census: Gathering seating occupancy data in an academic library to reveal furniture preferences and inform future planning. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 47(5), 102427-. DOI: 10.1016/j.acalib.2021.102427

Keywords: furniture, walkthrough, pods, survey

Abstract: During July to October 2018 Library staff conducted a seating use census of the John C. Hitt Library, the main library of the University of Central Florida. The objective was to record what seating was being occupied on what floors, and anecdotally to what extent users were working in a group. The motivation behind the survey was to inform furniture purchase decisions for an upcoming renovation. The existing library has a multitude of seating types purchased over a 30-plus year period, with various features. Some furniture was sound but functionally obsolete, such as lacking power. Other pieces were “state of art” installed in the Spring of 2018. Thirty walk-throughs were conducted. Major findings were; (1) Tables with dividers were twice as densely seated as undivided tables; (2) Small tables seating two to four persons were highly utilized; (3) Bar height tables were significantly less utilized; (4) Upholstered “lounge” pieces were less utilized; (5) Group study room occupancy dropped the larger the room; (6) Workstations with desktop PCs were very popular; (7) Newer style upholstered “pods” with semi private high walls, power, cubby space and task lighting were extremely popular. The findings were helpful with selection of furniture for a major renovation of the Library starting the following year.

Comment: Prior to a library renovation, librarians conducted walkthrough surveys over a four month period.

Andrews, C., Wright, S. E., & Raskin, H. (2016). Library learning spaces: investigating libraries and investing in student feedback. Journal of Library Administration, 56(6), 647–672. DOI: 10.1080/01930826.2015.1105556

Keywords: assessment methods, study behaviors, survey, participatory design, interviews

Abstract: We examine how students in academic libraries work; their furniture, technology and space needs; research methods used to determine these; and the results and evolution of our space design and assessment efforts. From the creation of a new collaborative center at Mann Library at Cornell University in 2007 to our latest space redesign in 2015, we’ve used a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods—including surveys, interviews, usability tests, and participatory design exercises—to discover the study behaviors and needs of users, applied this data to help redesign our collaborative study spaces, and assessed the results.

Comment: Lists the assessment methods used over a nine-year span of planning and redesign, and summarizes the conclusions drawn regarding space use, furniture, and technology

Association of College and Research Libraries. (2023, July 13). ACRL presents: Creating welcoming spaces in academic libraries [Video]. Youtube. (1:00:34)

Keywords: assessment methods

Abstract: Recording of the July 11, 2023, ACRL Presents: Creating Welcoming Spaces in Academic Libraries. Members of ACRL’s New Roles and Changing Landscapes Committee and invited panelists discuss strategies and assessment techniques for making your library welcoming to all users.

Castro, R., Spina, C., & Xu, Y. (Allison). (2019). Measuring space and furniture occupancy in academic libraries: From data gathering to visualization. Journal of Library Administration, 59(6), 579–605. DOI: 10.1080/01930826.2019.1626649

Keywords: visualization

Abstract: Academic libraries are a vital space for collaboration, socialization, research, and quiet study. To support these needs, they must offer a variety of environments, noise levels, and furniture to support varying student needs. However, it can be difficult to understand these specific needs and properly balance the types of spaces and seating alternatives to optimally meet them. This article describes a space usage study undertaken to determine patron needs and preferences and the resulting visualization of the data using Tableau Public. The project provided important insights into patron space preferences and use, and the methodology can be replicated at other institutions.

Comment: Staff collected headcount data and entered them in spreadsheets; Tableau was used to visualize data. Librarians created custom polygons to represent seating areas, connected the data, and created customized visualizations.

Chabot, R. (2021). Is the library for “every body”? Examining fatphobia in library spaces through online library furniture catalogues. Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, 44(2–3), 12–30. DOI: 10.5206/cjilsrcsib.v44i2/3.13632

Keywords: furniture, belonging, universal design, embodiment/body acceptance, vendors, fatphobia

Abstract: Despite Library and Information Science’s engagement with other matters of social justice, nearly no scholarly attention has been paid to fat issues within the library. Through the critical lens of the author’s own experiences as a fat Library and Information Science scholar, a critical discourse analysis of online library furniture catalogues reveals the exclusionary ways in which they perpetuate fatphobic body size standards. Given that library spaces are often considered a cornerstone of modern democratic societies, and that librarianship claims to champion ideals such as universal access to information, the exclusion of fat bodies in library spaces is problematic.

Comment: Looks at library furniture vendors to see if they are providing necessary measurements for their products and if they have options available for all body sizes. Helpful analysis of the different types of measurements and how they can affect different bodies.

DeVille-Holly, S. D. (2024). Library space design to promote student engagement: A comparison of graduate and undergraduate students.Journal of Access Services, 21(1), 14-43. DOI: 10.1080/15367967.2024.2316699

Keywords: furniture, physical safety, survey

Abstract: This article explores the library space needs and wants of graduate and undergraduate students at a medium-size state University in Southwest Florida. The researcher conducted a sequential explanatory mixed methods study in which they administered a survey to all currently enrolled graduate and undergraduate students at the university and followed up with semi-structured interviews to better understand students library space needs/wants and how those elements contribute to student success through a lens of academic and social engagement. The researcher identified several library space needs that were common to both graduate and undergraduate students including: comfortable and functional furniture, a variety of study spaces including a mix of individual and group spaces, conducive noise levels, technology, whiteboards, windows to let in natural light, seclusion food and drink options nearby, safety and security, adequate lighting and electrical outlets, and effective wayfinding. An additional need of separate graduate student space was also identified. Findings from this study can help inform the design of library spaces to better support student success through engagement.

Fisher, J. J., & Rundels, J. J. (2023). How clean is the library? Using ATP bioluminescence technology to identify surface contamination. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 49(3), 102706. DOI: 10.1016/j.acalib.2023.102706

Keywords: physical safety, cleanliness

Abstract: Highly contagious diseases thrive on college campuses. As campus hubs, academic libraries have the potential to spread disease through contaminated surfaces. This study examines surface cleanliness in an academic library in the Midwest. Researchers explored three questions: (a) What percentage of library surfaces are considered clean? (b) Is there a difference in cleanliness levels across the five environmental surface groups? and (c) Is there a change in cleanliness levels from pre-pandemic to post-pandemic? Thirty-nine high-touch surfaces were identified and grouped into five categories: (a) bathroom; (b) equipment; (c) fixtures; (d) furniture; and (e) materials. An ATP luminometer was used to measure cleanliness levels by swabbing surfaces to detect the presence of biofilms. Results indicate that only 6 % of library surfaces were considered clean; there was a significant difference in cleanliness levels across the five environmental surface groups; and library surfaces were significantly cleaner after the pandemic began. Because diseases may be transferred via surfaces and fomites, it is important to identify which are the most contaminated. Researchers recommend the use of ATP meters to identify contaminated surfaces and audit cleaning practices. Understanding and implementing risk-based cleaning strategies that target surfaces with the highest levels of contamination can be helpful in mitigating the spread of disease. Libraries can use the results of this study to identify the surfaces with the greatest risk. This study emphasizes the need to establish threshold limit values or cleanliness standards for academic libraries. Future research could also examine whether post-pandemic levels of cleanliness are maintained.

Gullikson, S., & Meyer, K. (2016). Collecting space use data to improve the UX of library space. Weave: Journal of Library User Experience, 1(5). DOI: 10.3998/weave.12535642.0001.502

Keywords: sweeps, floor plans, seat mapping

Abstract: Collecting data about where people are and what they are doing is an easy entry point into exploring the UX of library space. This article examines projects at two academic libraries where space use data was collected multiple times per day for several months. The two projects were designed and carried out independently but had the same purpose: to better understand how students were using library spaces so that we could improve student experiences. Collecting space use data provided a baseline understanding of user behavior in these spaces. Similar to web analytics, this baseline can be useful on its own or used in conjunction with other forms of user research.

Comment: Researchers used a combination of sweeps, floor plans, seat mapping in Excel

Harrington, S., & Churchill, V. (2022). Planning an entry sequence with service design: A case study. Public Services Quarterly, 18(1), 1–18. DOI: 10.1080/15228959.2021.1895949

Keywords: accessibility, disability, universal design, service design

Abstract: How might we plan user-friendly entrances for the library? For this project, we learned about and applied service design tools to an entry experience at an academic library. Service design means working to understand users and applying this understanding to the creation or refinement of services. After learning about service design, we created six user profiles and walked them through different entry scenarios to examine each step. Then we created easy-to-understand graphics to provide library leadership with planning materials.

Comment: Looking specifically at the entrance to a library, desk configuration, and approachability.

Head, A. J. (2016). Planning and designing academic learning spaces: Expert perspectives of architects, librarians, and library consultants. Project Information Literacy. (PDF from ERIC)

Keywords: checklists, best practices, interviews, architects

Abstract: This paper identifies approaches, challenges, and best practices related to planning and designing today’s academic library learning spaces. As part of the Project Information Literacy (PIL) Practitioner Series, qualitative data is presented from 49 interviews conducted with a sample of academic librarians, architects, and library consultants. These participants were at the forefront of the same 22 recent library learning space projects on college and university campuses in the US and Canada between 2011 and 2016. Most library projects had allocated space for supporting at least one of these four types of academic learning activities: collaborative, individual study, tutoring by campus learning partners, or occasional classes taught by campus instructors. Successful collaboration between the architect and the librarian was fostered by their shared commitment to meeting users’ needs, though few stakeholders systematically collected input from users beyond standard usage statistics and gate counts. Most interviewees reported facing some common challenges during their project planning and implementations. One challenge was translating design goals into tangible designs while trying to resolve issues of noise mitigation, shared space allocations, and providing enough electrical power for IT devices. Another challenge was ensuring effective communication practices with planning teams as well as campus-wide constituents throughout projects. Additional challenges included building consensus, compensating for project interruption and inadequate knowledge about both architecture and library IT issues, and having too few a priori evaluation metrics for linking learning outcomes to goals of the library space projects. Taken together, the success of library learning space projects depends upon shared knowledge and understanding of the sweeping learning, pedagogical, and research changes facing the academy. Librarians and architects need to work together to apply that knowledge and understanding to the unique environment and learning and teaching needs of their specific institution.

Comment: Contains checklists of best and worst practices for academic learning space projects.

Hegde, A. L., Boucher, T. M., & Lavelle, A. D. (2018). How do you work? Understanding user needs for responsive study space design. College & Research Libraries, 79(7), 895–915. DOI: 10.5860/crl.79.7.895

Keywords: sensory, auditory, visual, social space, private space, learning commons

Abstract: The academic library is changing. No longer simply a warehouse of information, the university library is a place for students and patrons to study, collaborate, socialize, and learn through social activities. This change in use reflects a paradigmatic shift from understanding the library as information repository to understanding the library as ‘place,’ ‘third space,’ and/or ‘learning commons.’ As the paradigm of the academic library changes, it transforms academic library design. Because the conceptual basis of current academic library design is still changing away from traditional academic library spaces, it is necessary to continuously evaluate user needs and desires for study spaces, and what makes an ideal study space, to keep the design of academic libraries relevant to its patrons.

Hetrick, A., & Attig, D. (2009). Sitting pretty: Fat bodies, classroom desks, and academic excess. In E. Rothblum & S. Solovay (Eds.), The Fat Studies Reader (pp. 197–204). New York University Press. DOI: 10.18574/nyu/9780814777435.003.0027

Keywords: belonging, universal design, embodiment/body acceptance, furniture, fatphobia 

Excerpt: Desks hurt us. Such an admission is an appropriate way to both begin this essay and explain the primary motivation behind our exploration of student bodies in class-room environments. It is through experiencing the physical pain and social shame of classroom desks that we first became interested in the issue of space and how it is distributed and policed in and through the homogenizing structures of desks. These desks are not, we argue, neutral and benign spaces; they are, rather, highly active material and discursive constructions that seek to both indoctrinate students’ bodies and minds into the middle-class values of restraint and discipline, and inscribe these messages onto the bodies that sit in them.

Hickerson, H. T., Lippincott, J. K., & Crema, Leonora (Eds.). (2022). Designing libraries for the 21stCentury (PDF). Association of College and Research Libraries.

Keywords: belonging, case studies

Description: Dramatic changes in library design have been driven by changes in the core functions of universities and colleges: the reliance on digital tools and content, integration of technologies into pedagogy and research, and emphasis on the active and social aspects of learning, inclusion, and community engagement. Planning for these vibrant spaces needs to incorporate new program and staffing strategies, robust technical infrastructure, human-centered design, and flexibility to enable ongoing change. Often major building projects focus primarily on the physical facility, but this volume makes the case for designing libraries in a much more holistic fashion. Today all types of libraries are engaged in reimagining their roles and the spatial design through which this new vision will be realized.

Comment: An eBook (PDF) with chapters on students and belonging, library as laboratory, and the library’s impact on teaching and learning; sections on planning, staff roles, collaboration, and working with architects, designers, and planners; and case studies from academic libraries.

Knoll, Inc. (2014). Project case study: Education, University of Portland: Clark Library.

Keywords: sensory, auditory, visual

Abstract: Serving the digital natives of Generation Y on college campuses requires not only state-of-the-art technology, but also an environment that supports the highly collaborative way students work and learn today. At the University of Portland, administrators and library staff sought to create such a space to replace an existing mid-century library that no longer serviced today’s students.

Comment: New design emphasizes openness and natural light, consolidation of collections using compact shelving, organization of library floors by sound and activity level, use of rows of tables, new tech and electrical infrastructure.

McArthur, J. A., & Graham, V. J. (2015). User-experience design and library spaces: A pathway to innovation? (PDF via Dropbox). Journal of Library Innovation, 6(2), 1-14. (archived site)

Keywords: universal design, emotional design

Abstract: Libraries have responded to the rapid change in communication and information technology by developing an understanding of how their clienteles perceive and plan to use libraries in the 21st century. This article positions user – experience design and specifically Don Norman’s ideas about behavioral, cognitive, and reflective responses of consumers to products as a pathway for libraries to innovate through spatial design and behavioral practices. After a brief introduction to experience design, this study connects Norman’s design levels to emerging trends and innovations in library spaces.

Comment: Approaches library space design, heavily informed by Donald A. Norman’s Emotional design: Why we love (or hate) everyday things.

McGinnis, R. (2021). The library as a liminal space: Finding a seat of one’s own. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 47(1). DOI: 10.1016/j.acalib.2020.102263

Keywords: belonging, furniture, survey

Abstract: Although library seating plays an undeniable role in the use and arrangement of multifunctional spaces, it rarely is the sole focus of scholarly inquiry. However, we were able to study the topic more extensively after furniture was moved and integrated into another building during an initial phase of an ongoing renovation project at our academic library.

We conducted a written snapshot survey of patrons in the main circulating stacks, asking them about their primary use of library space, but more specifically about their furniture preferences, including type and location. Ninety percent of respondents indicated that they actively sought out a particular type of seating. These and other data collected have potential implications for evaluating the cost effectiveness of furnishings and the optimal use of existing spaces.

Comment: WKU surveyed users to learn their furniture preferences.

Mehta, P., & Cox, A. (2021). At home in the academic library? A study of student feelings of “homeness.” The New Review of Academic Librarianship, 27(1), 4–37. DOI: 10.1080/13614533.2018.1547774

Keywords: belonging, psychological safety, students

Abstract: A recent focus in academic library design is as a third place: a home from home. Research has yet to interrogate what it means to be “at home, and if academic libraries are treated like, and feel like home to students. Seamon’s model provides a framework for understanding the qualities associated with homeness, across the five dimensions of rootedness, appropriation, regeneration, at-easeness, and warmth. Using this framework observations were made in two libraries using categories relating to “homeness.” It was found that students do act and feel at home in the library. Newer library designs did not facilitate homeness more than older designs. It is concluded that new library designs have the opportunity to make students feel at home by offering flexible spaces to make their own, places to retreat from their desk, and basic amenities.

Comment: Using criteria developed by D. Seamon, librarians used structured observation, student questionnaires, and supplementary methods to document the student perception of “homeness” of an academic library.

Oliveira, S. M. (2017). Trends in academic library space. Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences. Paper 3.

Keywords: architecture, learning commons, history

Abstract: Top management in academic/university libraries must play a more significant role within the academic setting by reorganizing library spaces or building new libraries that will be aligned with the new teaching pedagogies and today’s student’s learning styles. The aim of this study is to present and discuss trends related to how librarians are redefining academic libraries’ buildings and spaces in order to be better aligned to current pedagogies and students’ learning styles and needs.

Comment: Discusses the history of approaches to academic library buildings from the 1950s to the present day (fixed function to modular to information commons to learning commons). Argues for the library as a space where students engaged in self-directed learning and knowledge creation. Describes practices that define learning commons. Characterized in part by collaborative initiatives with other student services (e.g., writing centers, tutoring services). Also discusses the positive relation of learning commons to retention.

Schomberg, J., Harsma, E., Chauhan, P., & Gonzalez, O. (2022). Library study spaces and accessibility.

Keywords: accessibility disability students

Abstract: To understand the library study space needs of students with disabilities by thinking about study spaces through a disability lens and using theory-based interview questions to conduct a qualitative exploration of student needs related to the accessibility of study spaces. Recommendations are provided.

Comment: Report from University of Minnesota, Mankato librarians using a disability justice lens to consider designing for accessibility and discussion of interviews they did with students to better understand their needs.

Swaringen, J. L., & Gecawich, K. A. (2025). The language of space: Rhetorical insights into academic library design and redesign.The Georgia Library Quarterly, 62(2), 20. DOI: 10.62915/2157-0396.2792.

Keywords: survey, spatial rhetoric, literature review, private study

Abstract: Academic libraries are evolving to meet the changing needs of students, who increasingly seek spaces that foster collaboration and comfort rather than solely quiet study. This study investigates student perceptions of the redesigned first floor of Lane Library at GA Southern University, focusing on how spatial rhetoric influences their experiences. A survey was administered to gauge student preferences regarding library spaces, revealing a strong desire for comfortable seating, quiet areas, and designated zones for various activities. Despite the redesign aimed at creating a more open and inviting environment, many students still perceived the space as quiet and somewhat intimidating. The findings suggest that while students appreciate the intention behind the redesign, the physical layout may inadvertently communicate a message of silence and individual work. Future research should explore the impact of additional design elements, such as furniture and sound-absorbing features, to better align library spaces with student expectations and enhance their overall experience. This study underscores the importance of understanding spatial rhetoric in academic library design to create environments that truly resonate with users.

Comment: Uses the concept of spatial rhetoric, the way physical spaces communicate and persuade those who utilize them. Contains a literature review on space assessment in libraries.

Zaugg, H. (2024). What space are you looking for?Performance Measurement and Metrics, 25(2), 69-76. DOI: 10.1108/PMM-12-2023-0044

Keywords: family-friendly, furniture

Abstract: Purpose—The purpose of this article is to describe how assessments informed changes to library spaces to improve students’ experiences. Design/methodology/approach—The article describes three changes to the library to improve students’ experience within the library. For each change, describe the reason for the change, assessments prior to the change to inform decision-making and follow-up assessments to determine value. Findings—In each instance, the assessment prior to the changes informed decisions that expedited the changes. The results were spaces that improved library spaces to improve students’ library experiences and better meet their needs.

Comment: Case study discussing establishment of a family-friendly study room, redesign of individual study desks, merging of circulation and reference desk.

Zoss, A. (2021). Library study space design: Intentional, inclusive, flexible. Bitstreams: Notes from the Digital Projects Team. Duke University Libraries.

Keywords: furniture, private study

Description: While the libraries offer a wide variety of services to our patrons, one of the biggest and trickiest areas to get right is the design of our physical spaces. Typically inhabited by students, our library study spaces come in a variety of sizes and shapes and are distributed somewhat haphazardly throughout our buildings. How can we design our study spaces to meet the needs of our patrons? When we have study spaces with different features, how can we let our patrons know about them?

Comment: Blog post discusses Spaces With Intentional Furniture Team (SWIFT) and their efforts to identify best practices in study space furniture arrangement. The post discusses improving privacy in open spaces, isolating noisy zones from quite ones, providing reservable private study rooms, and web presences for physical spaces.

Zoss, A., Brown, M., King, I., & McCurdy, S. (2021). Public report on inclusive library study space design — May 2021.

Keywords: inclusive design, furniture, auditory, sensory

Abstract: This report summarizes findings of a literature review focused on inclusive library space design. The report offers suggestions for different aspects of library space design, including furniture, noise, aesthetics, food and drink, signage, and related websites.

Examples from Other Libraries

NC State University Libraries, North Carolina State University. (2023). Survey on Libraries furniture and spaces.

Temple University Libraries, Temple University. (2020, January 10). Furniture feedback in Charles Library.

University of Guelph Library, University of Guelph. (2018). Library furniture UX study – Final report.

Usability Techniques

Usability Techniques to Consider for Furniture & Use of Space:

  • Cognitive mapping. Priestner (2018) defines cognitive mapping as “asking a library user to draw their experience of a library service or, more broadly, of learning.”
  • Interviews. Andy Priestner suggests that attitudinal approaches to UX such as surveys and interviews should be included along with behavioral or observational approaches to UX. In this brief write-up, he suggests simple ways to be effective in an interview, stating, “The interview is not about you, it’s about your subject, but you can only fulfill this aim if you let the user speak and become comfortable with your own silence.”
  • Love / Break-up letters. “The main reason these letters work so well is that they ask the writer to anthropomorphise library services, allowing them (and by extension, us) to access the sort of emotional responses about libraries that would otherwise only be reserved for people. Also, as with cognitive mapping, the creative nature of the task involves use of a different part of their brain.”
  • Photo studies. Library users photograph library areas that make them feel a certain way (prescribed by a prompt) and explain why.
  • Seating sweeps. “This article describes spatial analysis techniques used by geographers and other researchers of social space. It examines the ways in which these techniques may be used to map the physical layout of libraries and information centers, and patrons’ uses of those spaces.” Note: This article is used and described by many of the studies in the Readings section, including Allen & Moyer, Gulkison & Meyer.
  • User-led library tours / Touchstone tours. “With a touchstone tour…, you are essentially flipping a traditional library tour on its head. Rather than you giving the tour, you ask the user to show you around instead.”
    • Priestner, A. (2019, April-May). Touchstone tours (PDF). Information Professional, 45.

Priestner, A. (2021). A handbook of user experience research & design in libraries. UX in Libraries. (WorldCat).

This is a more in-depth resource for almost any of the techniques above. Summary from Amazon: “A comprehensive and practical handbook exploring the value and applicability of UX Research & Design to libraries. As well as detailed methodology, there are numerous case studies from around the world and insights from practitioner librarians. This volume takes you through all the stages of the UX Process, from research, to data mapping and analysis, to idea generation and finally prototyping and iteration. Written by former librarian and experienced UX trainer and consultant Andy Priestner, it is intended for use by all library staff regardless of previous experience and seeks to place the user at the heart of library service development and delivery.”

Partner Groups

Partner Groups to Consider for Furniture & Use of Space:

  • Facilities
  • Student-led organizations
  • Campus IT department (if the furniture has wiring)