The Study Rooms can be used by TalTech Library registered readers. Rooms are designed for studying and research, commercial activities such as giving private lessons are not permitted.
Group Study Rooms
There are 6 Group Study Rooms in the library.
on the 3rd floor: 318, 319
on the 4th floor: 416, 417
on the 5th floor: 536, 537
- GSRs are intended for groups of 3-8 people
- Each reservation can be up to 4 hours per day.
- Only two reservations per group are accepted.
- Only two reservations per group per week are accepted.
- Reservations may be made up to 14 days in advance.
- The library staff cancels a reservation 15 minutes after reserved time if a user who has made a reservation is not present.
- Users without a reservation may be asked to leave the study room by the users with a reservation.
- A group with a reservation is privileged over the group with no reservation to use the study room.
- Leave the room clean and tidy and return the furniture to its original position.
- Do not leave any library materials in the room.
Rooms on the 3rd and 4th floor is equipped with a computer and an extension cord (6 sockets). Room on the 5th floor has a screen and camera which can be used with own computer. Each room has a whiteboard (ask the floor’s service desk for whiteboard marker and eraser).
You can also buy a flip chart paper (size 90x60 cm) from the 2nd floor Service Centre. One sheet costs 0,20€.
Individual Study Rooms
There are 26 Individual Study Rooms in the library. There is an extra chair in every room, so it is possible to work in pairs.
on the 3rd floor: 320-327
on the 4th floor: 418-431 (for walk-in use)
- Each reservation can be up to 4 hours per day.
- Only two reservations per person per day are accepted.
- Only two reservations per person per week are accepted.
- Reservations may be made up to 14 days in advance.
- User without a reservation may be asked to leave the study room by the user with a reservation.
- A user with a reservation is privileged over the user with no reservation to use the study room.
- Leave the room clean and tidy and return the furniture to its original position.
- Do not leave any library materials in the room.
Individual Study Rooms for a fee
There are 4 Individual Study Rooms for a fee on the libary's 4th floor 432-435 (with the possibility to lock the door).
You can pay for the room in cash or by debit card at the 2nd floor Service Center. You can see the price list here. You receive the key at the 4th floor Service Desk after presenting the receipt.
one-day usage (during library opening hours) 3€
one-week usage 15€
Reservations may be made up to 14 days in advance.
You can leave your loaned books in the locked room.
Leave the room clean and tidy and return the furniture to its original position.
24/7 study room
The 24/7 study room in room LIB-101, located on the first floor of the TalTech library building, offers opportunities for independent coactivities outside the fixed lecture times and even after the library is closed.
The room that is open around the clock is for all TalTech staff members and students for study and research purposes. The study room expands the possibilities of individual and group studies and lets the users arrange meetings, workshops, consultations etc. conveniently. About 40 people can simultaneously use the room.
The study room has video surveillance. However, room users are responsible for their personal belongings and the equipment in the room, as well as for clean and quiet surroundings. Read Best Practice for this room.
Only TalTech members can access the room with TalTech ISIC or ITIC card, or with a TalTech staff card. When the library’s and university’s doors are closed for the night, you can enter the building through the door next to the revolving door with the same card you use for getting in to the study room.
The room hosts four computers with high-speed internet, Wi-Fi, four monitors for connecting your laptop, and a Print In City copying and printing device. Uni-ID or Estonian ID-card can be used to log in to computers. Unplugging and modifying computer cables is not allowed.
For IT support call 620 3333 or write helpdesk@taltech.ee.
Help with searching from databases and other issues is offered in person by a reference librarian on the 2nd floor of the library or by calling 620 3553 or writing info@lib.taltech.ee
In case of access or security issues, please contact TalTech security service by calling 620 2112 or writing turvatalitus@taltech.ee