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Rooms & Spaces

UW-Green Bay, Cofrin Library

Accessible Entry

The Cofrin Library’s entrance at the lowest level by the bus stop has power-assist doors for entry into the tunnels.

Audio Recording Room, CL 306A

The Audio Recording Room was established in 2022 and can be used to record audio using a computer, professional mixer, and microphones. The computer in the room or a laptop can be connected to the mixer so that users can record using an audio editing application, like Audacity. To reserve the room, you must complete an audio recording training in Canvas, then set up a practice session with Kate Farley. This room can be reserved for private use for up to 3 hours at a time, on a first-come, first-served basis. The room can be reserved online or the service desk on the 3rd floor of the Cofrin Library. Sign up for the Audio Recording Training course. Email Kate Farley with questions or concerns.

Lightboard (eGlass) Recording Studio, CL 505B

The Lightboard Recording Studio (505B) offers a unique video recording experience as it contains an eGlass board – a transparent, illuminated lightboard with a built-in camera. This eGlass setup allows the camera to capture both the user’s face and their writing on the board. The computer in the room is connected to the eGlass board which allows users to save their recordings and transfer them to other platforms, such as Kaltura MyMedia. It is recommended to review the following Lightboard Studio - Quick Start Guide (UknowIT) and CATL's article on Using the Lightboard (eGlass) to Create Engaging Videos before reserving the room. This room can be reserved online or at the service desk on the 3rd floor of the Cofrin Library. Only UW-Green Bay students, staff, and faculty can reserve rooms. Instructors seeking to use this room for class-related activities or student projects are encouraged to reach out to CATL for a consultation before reserving the room.

Media and Accessibility Room

There is a media and accessibility room located on the 3rd floor of the Library. The room is equipped with a closed-circuit television for enlarging documents, a VHS/DVD player, and music listening equipment with the ability to play vinyl records, cassette tapes, and CDs. The room has seating for one person. The room is available on a first come, first served basis.

One Button Studio, CL 505A

The One Button Studio, located on the 5th floor of the Cofrin Library (505A), offers UW-Green Bay staff, faculty, and students the ability to record videos and presentations through an easy-to-use computer and recording set up. To reserve this room, please sign up for the Audio Recording Training course. After completing the training module labeled "Green Bay: One Button Studio, Cofrin Library 505 A" and reviewing the room's equipment, you can reserve the room.

Reflection Room, CL 605K

The Reflection Room was established in 2021 by the Library Inclusivity Committee. This room is meant to be used as a place of quiet personal or small-group meditation, and/or reflection. Please use this space only for its intended purposes and not as a lounge, meeting space, or study room. See the 3rd floor Public Services Desk if you need assistance finding or reserving one of these spaces.

Study Spaces

The Library offers a variety of study spaces to accommodate groups or individuals. All spaces are first come, first served, unless noted as reservable. Only UW-Green Bay students, staff, and faculty can reserve rooms. Different spaces allow for different levels of noise. See our noise level guide for more information.

Library Commons, 2nd Floor
  • Individual or collaborative space for students, faculty, and community members
  • Two rooms with large screens that allow for portable devices to be connected
  • One large conference room with a projector and a screen
  • Open longer hours than the rest of the library
Breakthrough Studio, 3rd Floor
  • Seating for groups of 4-8
  • Collaborative space for students, faculty and community to work together in groups
  • Contains three small rooms and one large, open space with collaborative seating arrangements
  • Two rooms with large screens that allow for portable devices to be connected via HDMI or VGA
Group Study Rooms, 5th-6th Floors
  • Seating for four people
  • Several three-hour reservable rooms
  • You can reserve study rooms online, or by asking at the 3rd floor Public Services Desk or calling 920-465-2540
General Study/Seating, 3rd-6th Floors
  • Individual/group rooms
  • Individual/group tables
  • Individual study desks
  • Soft seating
Private Study Rooms, 5th-6th Floors
  • Available to UW-Green Bay students
  • $20 per semester
  • Locked rooms with access for one individual
  • Priority given to graduate students and those with synchronous online classes within an hour of an in-person class
  • Email application to circdept@uwgb.edu
  • Applications also available at 3rd Floor Public Services Desk

UW-Green Bay, Sheboygan Campus

Accessible Spaces

The Sheboygan’s Library entrance has power-assist doors and shelving is at least 36-inches apart. Sheboygan library has two raised-height desks in the computer lab.