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.

If you have questions, please contact the Circulation Department at lib_circ@memphis.edu.