Space Availability - Cook Library

About the Renewal Rooms at Cook Library

The Renewal Rooms at Cook Library (LIB 233 and LIB 511) are quiet spaces designed to facilitate meditation, prayer, or simple relaxation. Each room is equipped with a meditation cushion and yoga mat, in addition to a chair.

The original Renewal Room (LIB 233) is located in an interior space with reduced lighting. Twinkle lights are installed and may be turned on at each occupant's discretion. 

The Renewal Room with Natural Light (LIB 511) has a large window with curtains that may be opened or closed at the user's discretion. 

• Drop-in usage is welcome, but priority is given to reservations.
• Keys are available for checkout at the circulation desk in the lobby. A Southern Miss ID card is required to check out a room key.
• Single occupancy only!
• Rooms are located in quiet/silent zones. Please: no talking and no music or other sounds that might disturb others.
• Current Southern Miss students, faculty, and staff may reserve a room in 15-minute increments for up to one hour at a time and up to two weeks in advance.

How To Get Started

1. Start time: Click a green box in the grid below to select a specific room and starting time for your reservation.
2. End time: Click the down arrow to open the menu and select an ending time for your reservation. The default duration is 15 minutes, but each reservation may last up to one hour.
3. After setting the ending time, click the Submit times button.