A library staff member will inventory the space before the move-in date to ensure that the furniture and walls are in good condition and to note any issues for repair. A copy of this inventory will be kept in the carrel for your review.
Research Carrels
We have 15 research carrels on the third floor at Waldo Library for Western Michigan University's current faculty and graduate students who are engaged in writing or research requiring extensive use of library materials. All carrels feature a table, chair, three-shelf bookcase and two-drawer filing cabinet.
Requesting a carrel
Current faculty and graduate students can apply to use a research carrel for one academic year. Graduate students must provide a letter from a faculty member or the Dean of the Graduate College supporting the research nature of the request, along with their application. Incomplete applications or applications without a detailed description will not be considered.
Applications are accepted online at any time. Carrels will be assigned as they become available. Carrel assignments run through the end of the academic year in mid-June.
Faculty members may request a one-academic-year extension of their carrel assignment by re-submitting an application. Extensions are not guaranteed. Faculty members are limited to one extension only. Graduate students are not eligible for extensions.
After a carrel assignment has ended, there is a one-year waiting period before a faculty member or graduate student may reapply for a carrel.
Carrel access and use
Use your Bronco Card to access your research carrel. Each carrel has a unique card swipe reader. Card access to the carrel will be activated once you have been assigned a carrel. Access to the carrel will only be provided to you.