Space Availability - McWherter Library

About the Fishbowls

• The Fishbowls are equipped with tables, seating, a TV with laptop connection capability, and a whiteboard.
• Fishbowl 1, located in the 1st Floor Learning Commons in McWherter Library, remains unlocked, so no key is required. Laptops, HDMI/VGA/other cables, and dry erase markers are available to check out at the Checkout Desk (McWherter 1st Floor).
• Fishbowl 2 (Room 421 H) & Fishbowl 3 (Room 421 K), located on the 4th Floor of McWherter Library, are locked a require you to visit the Checkout Desk (McWherter 1st Floor) to checkout a Fishbowl kit, which contains the key, an HDMI cord, TV remote, and dry erase markers. 
• Find the Fishbowls with the McWherter Library map>

Fishbowl Rules

• The Fishbowls are considered Collaborative Zones. They are designated for normal-volume conversation that does not disturb others; please be mindful of others working in the area. 
• All current UofM students may reserve this space.
• Reservable for academic work, projects, & meetings. 
• Not reservable for recurring sessions. 
• May be reserved for groups of 6 or more. Not reservable for individual use or for groups fewer than 6.
• Occupancy may not exceed the space capacity of 15 people.
• May be reserved for up to 4 hours at a time and up to 30 days in advance.
• Room must be vacated if reserved.  
• For events or larger meetings, reserve an event space.
• When using the Fishbowls or other collaborative spaces, students must follow the “Behavioral Expectations and Responsibilities” set forth in the Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities.