Close-up of a person sitting at the table in a carrel reading a book.

Hatcher South Long-term Research Carrels

Semester-long carrel reservations for U-M graduate students and faculty.

Location

Hatcher Library South, Sixth Floor

View floor plan

Noise Level

Quiet

Features

  • Natural light
  • All gender restroom on floor

About the space

We have 34 carrels available for semester-long reservations. These carrels have doors and some have a window. They contain a small desk and chair. Reservations are open to U-M graduate students and faculty. 

To reserve a long-term research carrel, visit the Hatcher North information services desk. They are in high demand, so you may be put on a waiting list.

Hatcher South will have floor and area closures for window replacements this summer. See Hatcher construction closures for the latest information

Sharing space

If you reserve a carrel for a semester, you’ll be sharing it with two other people who have access at different times than you. These designated times of use are:

  • Morning (8 am to 1 pm, not available on Sundays)
  • Afternoon (1 pm to 6 pm)
  • Evening (6pm to 9pm, Sunday through Thursday only)

Each carrel has three shelves, one for each person. You should only use your assigned shelf and keep the carrel neat and orderly. 

Renewal

If you have a carrel assigned for a semester, you’ll be notified about your renewal options by email near the end of your reservation. If you choose not to renew, you must return your key by the end of the semester. 

Cancellation

Because of the high demand for carrels, please contact the Hatcher North information services desk if you no longer need your semester carrel reservation. 

See our carrel guidelines for information about keys, maintenance, and security.

More Hatcher South carrels

University of Michigan Library

Our community

Privacy and copyright

Library Privacy Statement

Except where otherwise noted, this work is subject to a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. For details and exceptions, see the Library Copyright Policy.

Federal Depository Library Program