The library’s mission: "inspire the creation, discovery and use of knowledge for Utah and the world." Does the library fulfill this mission? It does not. The library has made a systemic push to make resources less engaging and less available. Books have been expelled into endless beige shelves, all tightly packed together, and pulled apart by patrons with a manual crank. These sandwiched shelves seem to maximize storage and snuff human engagement. Why have the books been banished from their open, well lit, browsable shelves? Well, for more free space! And the purpose of the free space? They didn't know, so they asked for suggestions on a white board. The suggestions clamored for the return of the books. Eventually, like the rest of the University, that space was designated as yet more open space for chillin'. And in a corner, for the production of 3d printed novelties that create one-second of wonder and then a lifetime of plastic pollutant for the landfill. Was space tight? I don't think so. The bottom floor boosts two snack bars and a standalone machine dispensing raw cookie dough (really). Up next: ball pit and inflatable slide. Is this a University library or a playground? You decide. As I wander at the U, I see many new buildings, all amorphous "student service" spaces. They are persistently empty and unused, while academic departments and academic resources are moth balled. I assume that University administrators measure their success by erecting new, useless buildings. Much like the Egyptian pyramids, they serve the ego of rulers and are built on the backs of servants. In this case, the servants are undergraduates paying rising tuition with stagnant wages. Come, check out the cramped floors dedicated to the Philosophy and English departments. Their finishes are so thread-bare that they would make an LDS meeting house blush. And best to ignore the math department, where abandoned elementary schools in the rust belt offer more welcoming accomodations. Oh Muses, come down from your pedastals! We are stripping your vocations to dress you in our licensed sports apparel. Time to strut for the donor class. Their money is needed to expand the stadium seating. Go shake it on the field, Caliope! Hang high our championship banners, oh Clio! Pump out those sultry Tik Toks dear Erato, and don't forget the hastags #uofu, #dontbotherthelibrarians, #vainglorybeourcause. I have much more ranting welled up inside of me. I will reserve it for further reviews of the University of Utah's misguided infrastructure policy and the deliberate crippling of their own noble mission.

Not nearly enough space to comfortably fit the amount of people in it. Barely any quiet spaces to speak of. People who come sit at your table without even asking you, which is basic manners. There are a bunch of open spaces for group study, but that doesn't compensate very well for the lack of private desks along the wall without other desks right next to you. Always smells like coffee. Update: some guy came up to me and sat at my table (plenty of other tables to sit at) I asked him nicely to leave. He didn't, and started talking about completely unrelated stuff and called me a first name I did not recognize. I asked him consistently to leave since I did not like people sitting at my table while I tried to focus. He just would not leave. He asked if I was gaming. Heck no! He brought up how he has a friend who works for security. I told him I did not care, and that he should get out. So he finally left. This encounter made it difficult for me to finish my homework before the due date, and it may have cost me some points. If the library somehow lets these kind of scammer-people in, I have no idea why this place is rated so well. Maybe the staff should take a few pointers from the Harold B. Library at Brigham Young University, Provo.

I really love this library considering how much time I have spent here. You’d think I’d be sick of it. It’s clean, quiet, and the employees are always kind and helpful. There are so many student resources. I discover something new often. There are study rooms that may be booked ahead of time for isolated study time. There is a quiet reading room for students who want little distractions. There are study areas for groups that enjoy reviewing together. There is a family study room for students who have small children and need to bring them along for study time. There are comfy seats on the third floor that I have found myself napping in. Also on the third floor are some desks with bike peddles or treadmills under them to help keep you active. There is a cafe on the first floor near the tutoring center. The coffee is not my favorite, but they have a handful of options for breakfast and lunch. Since I often find myself at the library well past dinner time, I do wish that the cafe stayed open longer than it does.

I normally have really positive experiences in the Marriott, but one of the Knowledge Commons Supervisors, Daniel, refused to help me with "lost item" fees that weren't advertised or warned about involving an overdue laptop. I had paid the late fees I'd accrued, but I had never heard of this fee poised against a student. He was very abrasive as I tried to state my case against the hidden fee, walked away, and then I listened to him refuse to help an older gentleman because he was "too busy" (doing what? Who knows. Certainly not his job) I really don't like leaving bad reviews, but this guy was a horrible customer servant, and doesn't deserve to work with the other lovely people at the library

Would be five stars, but closes at 8:00PM on Saturdays. At a state university with tens of thousands of students a resource such as this should NOT close this early. It has a snack shop and Cafe available. Both iMacs and Windows desktops are available. The general and special collections are extensive and comprehensive. The architecture and accessibility are great. The study areas for group and individuals are comfortable and quiet. I’ve not been in a great many University libraries, perhaps only a handful really, but of all them I find this library to be the best.

As a student at the U, I go here for almost everything. One of my favorite things about the library is the ability to reserve study rooms for groups, specific to what you need. For example, there are rooms on the 2nd floor of the library that have Mac's and screen on the wall that it is attached to so that everyone in the group can see it. The librarians are knowledgeable, and the collection of books and resources is vast; much more expansive than I will ever have time to explore fully.

I usually have been going here a lot since no one is there, but lately the staff has not been keeping up with students not following CDC guidelines. There are have been students moving chairs to be sitting by each other and sitting at their own table, not wearing masks, and the staff walks by them as if they don't see anything wrong. Would really like it if the library held people accountable for not following guidelines while the rest of us are.

This library has everything necessary for students - computers, printing of all types (including poster and 2 methods of 3d printing), connector cable and technology check out, help downloading software, study nooks, and of course tons of books. You don’t need to be a student to enter or read books at the library, and I think anyone can check our books and print (although it’s a bit more of a hassle and I think students get priority).

I graduated from the University of Utah in 2004 and wanted to come up here to study and do some research. I was told I had to be a current student and show my ID or I would not be allowed in. I was also told I would have to pay $100 for a library account. After spending thousands of dollars here to get two degrees I feel I was treated very rudely by the guy on the phone who told me this. I have nothing good to say about this library.

Fantastic library that is modern and up to date. Customer service is excellent and it is easy to navigate inside. Even with the large amount of chairs and study areas, it id often full and forces students to sit on the ground or go to other buildings. The Special Selection collection of rare books is awesome and the library offers other services like free classes, a Writing Center, and seminars.

Compare to other universities’ libraries this one is by far my favorite. The quality of the building, furniture, equipment, services is way above average. A great place to study or simply be on campus. Those who said they couldn’t find a quiet spot did not look well enough, out of the commons area. On the other hand, it could be hard to find a spot where talking is allowed.

Great for quiet places to study on campus. Lots of seating with tables ranging from individual workspaces to tables for large groups. Reservations are available for some conference/study areas so you are guaranteed a spot. You can find books, journals, newspapers, and more though the library, including e-books. They also house a collection of rare books on display.

Great place to come study. The environment is easy to focus in with little to no distractions. There are lots of computers and spaces to study. I like the 2nd level where all the computers are. It's open until 1:00 a.m, so I'm able to get so much done when I come here. Also, there is a great Cafè downstairs where you can get food and beverages as long as it's open.

This is truly a fabulous library. The sheer amount of books and journals you have access to is very thorough for a graduate student, and the study areas are really top notch. They have group study rooms available, private quiet floors, areas you can eat, areas you can ride a bike while studying, a place you can take a break and do a puzzle... the list goes on.

Best place to study and find resources you need to get your school work done! The place is clean, staff is friendly and helpful, and its a really cool building. There are many different ways and places to study here from outside the library to little study cubicles. The Marriott library is my favorite place to be on campus!

Beautiful interior design and packed with resources (and even more resources on their website). Great place to study while on campus. The library has a lot of reference books, a computer lab, tables for groups to work together, a couple dining options (including a burrito machine), and a location to tIe proctored exams.

Nice.....and they have a FOR REAL water fall there that begins and continues through the valley. So so a mini water park fun for pets, people and the library is behind it. Very resourceful library and they leave you alone...unless you need them. Lower floor cafe.....etc. Just big. Find your own area and enjoy.

It has everything necessary for studying! White boards of different sizes, all kinds of chairs, couches, quiet sections, rentals; computer and phone chargers. Copier, printer and cardio! In addition to the fact that its a safe place! You can leave your computer and go to the bathroom!

Excellent with the availability of electronics, even able to check out charging cables. This is the place to go to get free software as a u student. Very few good quiet places to study, and what places there are are always taken. I have always found a friend here though.

This library has everything a student would need. There is a cafe for snacks. Plenty of study space to study or take a quick nap. Lots of meeting space for group discussions or studies, and of course lots of books and learning resources. My favorite building on campus.

I visited the Marriott library as a visiting student from USU. I expected that I would be accommodated, but has NO IDEA how pleasnt and helpful EVERYONE on the staff was. Sorry for using caps, but I am still thinking about how great my experience was today. THANK YOU!

While going to the U, this was one of my favorite buildings. Lots of study spaces for groups and singles. Librarians are very knowledgeable and resources can be found very quickly. 3D printers, Mac, PC, and Linux labs, writing labs, cafes, and more can be found here.

I wish that they had longer hours. Also, it might be nice if they could accommodate to 3 or 4 person study groups with proper social distancing. It would be nice if more areas to study had more plug ins for devices, other than the reservable individual rooms.

Has changed alot since I left in 2002. Still, the stacks contain thousands of important titles that can not be found elsewhere. The non student pass is invaluable to anyone looking for scholarly books and articles that are hard or expensive to access.

Such a nice place to study and focus. Quiet, few people and the staff are super nice! First time here and would definitely come back. Oh, and they have different spaces as well, chairs, computers available and a BUNCH of books. Come visit!

Great place to study. If you are looking for a quiet spot try the grand reading room on level 3 or behind the reserve desk on level 2. Also there is a family reading room that students with kids have access to with computers and toys in it.

Hard to believe that anyone could think this is a serious academic library. It closes at 8 pm on the weekend and doesn’t open until 9 am. A lot of library space has been taken up by cafes. The students really aren’t into research or study.

Great place to study. There is a good mix of active and quiet study locations. They have vending machines and food you can purchase. Lots of access to books, computers (including VR) and other resources. Great place to study. A lot of

This library is very quiet and there is a lot of space to study. They also have places for group study where you can make more noise. I like how they have a cafeteria in the first floor. It is a great place to study for long hours.

Huge library with plenty of resources for any student. Hundreds of thousands of books, computer labs, classrooms and cafes, digital media rooms, conference rooms, auditoriums, and much more. Beautiful place.

There are tons of resources here. A few areas are closed or restricted, but I appreciate the levels of precaution taken for COVID-19. It's definitely a favorite spot for studying!

Its always a pleasure going into this magnificent building. Plenty of space to study and read. Always well conditioned for the weather. A the staff there are always so helpful.

Be sure to visit the learning center. If no one told you you can rent study rooms, you can. You can check out all equipment from the third floor. Don't sleep on the library.

It's a really good library has a lot of options, has a cafeteria and can borrow stuff if you're a student. However it can get very crowded and hard to find a seat sometimes.

This is a nice place to study for school, I like the different atmospheres available for seating. The water isn’t tasty to me, which makes me not want to be there as often.

Great place for all studing needs, for both group and individual work! Also, do many helpful resources and staff that will go above and beyond to get exactly what you need.

I live here. I cannot escape. I feel like I'm running, and if I trip I will be devoured be an omnipresent darkness. HELP. 4/5 nice place to fantasize about death.

The staff here are very helpful and friendly! They have a large variety of resources including 3D printers and VR stations! It is also a beautiful building!

i just get so mad that the library closes on weekend night now. I also hate how the store down stares closes at 10 becaue hen there is no where to get food.

Despite being a publicly-funded library... Despite being open to the public prior to the lockdowns.. Despite the vaccines being widely available now...

The library is pretty good, convenient, and easy to access. They even have a book scanner, which you can scan the chapter of the book you want to read.

This is my favorite place on campus! I spend many hours here and am constantly impressed by the amount of resources dedicated to student's success!

I wish it was open for a longer time. But still a good place to work, good book collections. It computer lab could be improved though.

Library of University of Utah, and it's great place (you can also use private room for group discuss) to study and use the computer.

Lots of books in German. Many older books in stacks are heavily damaged. Special Collections has a lot on Utah history.

Such a great place to study! I love the cubicle seats on the second floor, they allow you to focus better on your work.

Great place for studying and learning. The librarians are also extremely knowledgeable and helpful with research.

Generally a good place to study. If you have to ask questions though, the staff isn't too kind in return.

They have anything you need and more. Crazy cool place. Has a google sort of feel to it, but quite.

Fantastic place to study, work, and relax. Open to the public and filled with tools for knowledge.

In general a good place to study. Lots of people. Overpriced food. The norm on a college campus.

Excellent campus library. Oh, and they have a vending machine with hot burritos. Bonus!

Great place to study and learn with many different resources to help along the way

Amazing place to read a book, study, take a nap between classes and just relax.

Clean and has fantastic student resources. Absolutely enables my education!

Love this library! Great place to study! And love the University of Utah!

I'm not very happy with their policies about general public reduce hours

Poor Service. Cranky Employees. I Go To FedEx Now, Down The Street.

Great interlibrary loan service and two nice book sales each year.

Excellent facilities, lots of books, great environment to work.

Excellent place to hang out and study. Such a nice enviroment

Great place to study, just wish the hours were 24hrs M-Th

I pray for a day when this library open until 2am. …

AWESOME PLACE!!! They have everything. Great coffee shop.

Huge library with a perfect environment for studying.

Great place. They even purchase books upon request!

Great for studying and getting work done …

Large, comfortable library with lots of resources

Very nice building that's great for studying.

great place to become educated with the boys

Best part of the University in my opinion.

Great library with a wide range of tools!

Cool place, great location to study!

Fix your hrs on google maps …

maybe the best place on campus

rad library, awesome employees

Lots of resources for students

Nice, quiet place to study

It even has a cry closet

Its was nice.