USAFA Library Guides: About: Spaces & Events

Events in McDermott Library

Library space can be used for special events if approved by the McDermott Library Director. Approval is on a case-by-case basis with consideration to size, location, and noise, especially when classes are in session. Inquiries can be sent by emailing LibInfo@afacademy.af.edu, calling 719-333-2590, or visiting the Library Administration Office, Room 3A10.

Library Events Calendar

Please visit the Library Events Calendar to see what is happening in the library.

Library Rooms

McDermott Library provides several types of room for group study and/or meetings. Library rooms are prioritized for cadets, faculty, and staff use. Requests to reserve library rooms by anyone else, for any purpose other than individual or group study, or for periods beyond those allowed by the reservation system are addressed by the Library Administrative office on a case-by-case basis with a minimum 48-hour notice.

Fully vaccinated personnel are not required to wear masks in the library, however, masks must still be carried and available at all times. When engaging with an individual who is wearing a mask, the non-masked person(s) must immediately don a mask when within 6-feet of the masked individual.

White board markers are available at the Information Service Desk. Please erase any writing and return markers upon departure.

Covered drinks (soda / energy drinks included) and small snacks are allowed in the library rooms. Please leave no trace, pick up trash and erase any writings on the walls. Trash receptacles are located throughout the library lobby.

Small Group Study Rooms

There are 11 small group study rooms available for use on the 3rd floor of the McDermott Library. Five study rooms (Mustang, Thunderbolt, Havoc, Lightning, and Talon) each include a large monitor, a whiteboard wall, chairs, and a work surface. Each of these study rooms have a capacity of 7 users.

The six remaining small group study rooms include a whiteboard wall, chairs, and a work surface. Two study rooms (Flying Fortress and Lancer) each include a large monitor. Each of these study rooms have a maximum capacity of 6 users. Information about each room can be found on the Reservation Booking page.

All the small group study rooms are available on a first-come, first served basis and by reservation. Reservations have priority use of the rooms. Reservations can be for up to 2 hours and made up to 6 days in advance.

Reserve a Small Group Study Room

C-5B Galaxy

C-5B Galaxy is a larger study room which can hold 16 users. The room includes a podium, chairs with desktops, and whiteboard walls. It is available first-come, first-served except when it have been reserved. Reservations have priority use of the room. Reservations for C-5B Galaxy can be made for up to 2 hours and made up to 6 days in advance.

Reserve C-5B Galaxy

C-130 Hercules

C-130 Hercules is a large, classroom style room with multiple seating options, two large monitors, and whiteboards. C-130 Hercules is not available for use as a cadet study space. The room's intended use is for instruction that includes a librarian component (information literacy instruction, etc.) and for meetings lead by library personnel, faculty, or staff. Requests for a reservation for instruction and/or meeting are handled on a case-by-case basis by contacting the Library Administrative office with a minimum 48-hour notice. In your request, please specify the purpose of the meeting and the number of attendees. C-130 Hercules requires a minimum of 9 users to reserve and has a maximum occupancy of 40 users.