Approved by Library Management Council June 2004
Updated August 2009, April 2011, August 2012, May 2014, August 2017, October 2019, October 2023
Library contact for room reservations: Erin McSween (erin.mcsween@drake.edu, 515-271-1936)
Cowles Library has three rooms that can be reserved for special events:
A principal purpose of Cowles Library is to serve as a study space for the University community.
Occupancy: 250 (100 if all participants will be seated). The Reading Room should only be used for events of more than 50 people. Student events will be moved to Room 201 if 30 people or fewer.
Standard Setup: rectangular study tables and chairs throughout the room.
Furnishings: 14 rectangular tables, 100 chairs
Occupancy: 32
Standard Setup: Rectangular tables in a horseshoe shape with 20 seats
Occupancy: 25
Standard Setup: 24 individual chairs with arm desks
There are 40 folding chairs and one coat rack in the building. If the event requires more or different furniture, it will need to be rented at the expense of the event's organizers. Decorations or attachments to the walls, ceilings, floors, etc. require prior approval.
For more information on costs of room rentals, please contact the Drake University Office of Conference & Event Services at roomreservations@drake.edu.
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