The library has four carrels that can be reserved for a year and two that can be reserved per academic term basis. The Faculty Research Carrels are available to all full-time members of the Xavier University faculty for purposes of research and scholarship. Carrels can be reserved by submitting an application to the Library Office, and are distributed in the order application are received.
Carrel Policies
- Faculty Research Carrels are not permanently assigned and a waitlist is maintained.
- The Carrels are not to be used to hold office hours or for storage (books, equipment, etc.).
- Faculty assigned a Carrel are responsible for clearing trash & keeping the Carrel clean.
- For safety reasons, the doors/windows may not be covered. Any window coverings will be removed.
- The Library reserves the right to enter the Carrel at any time for reasons of maintenance or inspection.
- When relinquishing a Faculty Research Carrel, please remove all personal items and return the key to the Library Office. Personal items left in the Carrel will be held for thirty days before handing over to Lost & Found.
- The Library is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
- Agreement to the policy is a part of the application process.
- Faculty assigned a Carrel will relinquish the Carrel if this policy is not adhered to.
