Research Carrels and Lockers

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Research Carrels

The carrel room is a quiet, space within the Anderson Academic Commons that you can reserve if you are currently working on an advanced research project with the University of Denver. The space consists of individual carrels and lockers along with a few community tables and armchairs.

Carrel availability is limited and you must submit an application in order to request a reservation. Applications are approved on a case-by-case basis and require a confirmation from your advisor.

Your library account must be in good standing. Continued access to the carrel room is contingent on cooperation with all library and carrel room policies.

Apply for a research carrel for the  2026 - 2027 school year.

  • Carrel Room Policies

    In addition to following other library policies, you must agree to the following:

    Library Materials

    • Library materials may be kept in carrels or in lockers.
    • All library materials in the carrel room must be checked out.
      • Library staff monitor carrels and lockers; possession of unchecked-out library materials may result in confiscation of materials and loss of privileges.
    • All library materials and personal property must be removed from the carrel room by the conclusion of the reservation term.
      • If items are not removed by the student by the carrel due date, they will be removed by the library and held at the Lending Desk as Lost & Found.
      • Any library materials left in the carrel room after the conclusion of the reservation term may be returned to the library.

    Furniture and Maintenance

    • Library furniture from other areas of the building may not be moved into the carrel room.
      • Carrels are furnished with a chair, desk, and shelf.
    • Lockers are not assigned to carrels, but may be used on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students should not use more than one locker in the carrel room at a time.
    • Furniture other than the individual carrel and assigned chair are for communal use.
      • Materials left in or on communal furniture may be confiscated and sent to the Lending Desk's Lost & Found; preventing others from using communal furniture by blocking space or leaving materials out may result in loss of privileges.
    • Heaters, heating elements, and microwaves are not allowed in the carrel room.
    • Food and beverages are permitted in the carrel room, but care should be taken so as not to damage library materials or invite pests into the space.
    • Carrels may not be used for purposes other than active research and writing.
    • Students are responsible for keeping their carrel area clean.

    Security

    • The research carrel room is only accessible via card tap to those who have a reserved carrel.
      • Students will not have card tap access to the carrel room after the conclusion of their reservation term.
    • Personal materials, such as laptops, cell phones, and tablets, should be kept in lockers and not left out on the study carrels.
      • University of Denver University Libraries assumes no responsibility for the loss of, or damage to, personal possessions kept in the carrel room.

    Lockers

    Currently, our locker systems are down. Lockers in the Carrel Room are not tied to your reservation and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

    • Limit one locker per person.
      • Keep your personal materials, such as laptops, cell phones, and iPads in lockers and not left out on the study carrels.
      • University of Denver Libraries assumes no responsibility for the loss of, or damage to, personal possessions kept in carrels or lockers.
  • Apply for a Research Carrel

    Apply for a research carrel for the  2026 - 2027 school year.

    We encourage you to submit a new application or a renew carrel application if you meet one of the following criteria:

    • You are a doctoral candidate researching/writing your dissertation
    • You are a master’s candidate writing your thesis or capstone
    • You are an undergraduate student engaged in an extended research project (e.g. senior thesis, PINS project)

    Carrels are checked-out to your library account each quarter to allow for equitable use. You may apply for a renewal each quarterannually while actively working on your research project. The carrel reservation period begins on the first day of each quarter and continues through the following interterm.

    We will contact your advisor to confirm the status of your research project as part of the application process. The University Libraries makes every effort to accommodate researcher needs, but high demand may not allow us to assign a carrel to every applicant each quarter. If you are assigned a carrel, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to confirm your reservation.

Lockers

Currently, our locker system is down.

A variety of both short-term and long-term lockers are available for use in the Anderson Academic Commons. For questions about AAC Lockers, visit the Lending Desk located on the main level of the Anderson Academic Commons near the front entrance, or call the Lending Desk at 303-871-3707.

  • Locker Policies

    Currently, our locker system is down. 

    All library materials should be checked out before being placed in a locker. University Libraries reserves the right to open lockers and inspect their contents for library material. Lockers are checked on a regular basis and items that have not been checked out are removed and returned to the shelves.

    No hazardous or illegal objects may be stored in lockers. University Libraries are not responsible for security of the contents of the locker. Failure to comply with usage guidelines may result in the loss of this privilege.

  • Short-Term Lockers

    Currently, our locker system is down.

    Public lockers are available on all floors of the Anderson Academic Commons for short-term storage needs. Lockers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To use a locker, enter a four-digit personalized code for locking and unlocking. Directions for setting the code are located inside each locker. Lockers unlock automatically after 24 hours.

  • Long-Term Lockers

    Currently, our locker system is down.

    A select number of lockers in the Anderson Academic Commons may be reserved for quarter-long use. Current students, faculty and staff are eligible to reserve a locker each quarter. Locker checkouts are limited to one per person. To apply for a long-term locker, please visit the Lending Services Desk in the Anderson Academic Commons.