Carrels

Interested in a study carrel? 

Green Library has assigned study spaces available to the Stanford core affiliates. Those in the humanities and social sciences have priority. 

Some spaces are in high demand and have wait lists.

What to expect

  • Assigned-study-space applications are subject to review, and spaces are typically assigned within two business days.
  • All library materials held in your space must be checked out to your account.
  • No food, drink, or perishable items of any kind may be left in your assigned space.
  • Extra locks are not permitted on study-space doors.
  • You are eligible for only one study space. Assignment of more than one study space is not permitted.
  • Please do not share keys to your assigned study space.
  • Lost key(s) are subject to a lost key fee of at least $190. 

Apply for a carrel

Faculty carrel

Faculty carrels are small, locked study rooms. Available to junior faculty and faculty in the humanities and social sciences. Rooms may be individual or shared.  Faculty carrels include a desk, chair, and shelving.

  • Add your name to the wait list.
  • If assigned, you’ll be notified in the fall. Renewals are every spring.

Add your name to the faculty study wait list.

Dissertation carrel

Dissertation carrels are small, windowless, and locked study rooms. Carrels are available only to doctoral students who have advanced to candidacy. Rooms include a desk, chair, and shelving.

  • Each carrel is shared between two students.
  • Eligibility is subject to verification by library staff.

Request a dissertation carrel.

Graduate student carrel

Graduate student carrels are open desks. These are available to graduate students only. Carrels include an individual desk and a locked cabinet to store checked-out library materials.

  • Add your name to the wait list.
  • Eligibility is subject to verification by library staff.

Add your name to the graduate carrel wait list.

Need to cancel your carrel assignment?

You may cancel your carrel assignment at any time by notifying Privileges department staff. Otherwise, your carrel will be subject to renewal.

Privileges library staff will also check your affiliation and status on a quarterly basis.

Questions about carrels?

For any questions or concerns, please contact Privileges.