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Snell library, a public spot for all students to study 24/7

Judy Lam

January 26, 2022

Located on 360 Huntington Avenue, Snell library is located at the center of Northeastern University's campus. It is the go-to place for many students whether to borrow books or study for an exam.

The Snell library building opened in 1990 by The Architect's Collaborative, a Cambridge-based firm. The library comprises a collection of: 490,812 printed books (titles), 1,080,981 ebooks, 154,114 licensed e-journals and 126,844 streaming audio and video as of June 2020. Read more about the history of Snell library here

Open 24/7, there are staffs available to answer any quests and provide resources and services. The library has four floors with each floor having a different activity zone:

• The first floor is an active zone for regular conversations and phone usage.
• The second floor is a collaborative zone for short conversations and quiet phone usage.
• The third floor is a quiet zone for short, quiet conversations with muted phones.
• The fourth floor is a silent zone, with muted phones.

Students can utilize each floor space to their preference whether to study quietly on the upper floors or have conversations with friends while doing homework on the lower floors.

The library is full of life at any time of day, especially during the exam season. There is open space for everyone to sit down and work diligently. Students can also take advantage of resources and services within the library space.

These resources and services include:

1. Campus Coffee & Tea, Co., is a cafe located on the first floor for students who want a coffee or a pantry for a quick bite. There is also a dining area students to eat. Click here to see hours of operation.
2. There are vending machines located on every floor for students who want a quick snack or beverage.
3. Collaborative study rooms are located on every floor for students who want a space for group meetings or a space to study alone. Students must reserve a room online in order to keep the space free for all students to use. Click here to reserve a space.
4. Computers are located on the first floor for students to access whether for the web or printing. Additionally, scanners and printers are located on the first and second floor.

Whether if you want to study, for group meetings or to just hangout, the Snell library is the best place to go to. Best of all, it is free for all attending Northeastern students. Feel free to stop by whenever you are on campus.

For more information or if you have any questions: Click here