Large Events & Tabling

KL 155 | KL 355 Large Event Spaces

Library spaces are primarily for academic use and we do not schedule large events during weekday daytime hours or final exams. KL 155 and KL 355 are available for limited use by UC Merced departments. Clubs must coordinate with the Office of Student Life to reserve KL 155.

Reserve through the room reservation system EMS.
Reservations should be made as far in advance as possible.
Requests must include setup and cleanup time.
Event coordinators must be present during the entire event and are responsible for cleanup and compliance with library policies.
Weekday setup for KL355 may not begin before 3 p.m.
Voice and music amplification in KL155 is only allowed on Friday and Saturday evenings after 6 p.m.
No signs may be posted on any exterior or interior surface of the library. Freestanding, temporary signs provided by the event host may be used if they are removed promptly after the event.

	KL 155 Kashian Reading Room	KL 355 Third Floor Lantern
Capacity	Maximum occupancy is 142.	Maximum occupancy is 110. If alcohol is served, the maximum occupancy is 90.
Room Configuration	30 four person tables with chairs; three six-person booths; one four-person booth.	6 four-person tables; various soft seating.
Safety and Access	The east side of KL 155 between the sets of glass doors may not be used as event space. Entrance and exit points must not be blocked or obstructed.	The doors from KL 355 into the west wing are emergency exits. It is a violation of California State Law and library security policies to use these doors as an exit except for life-safety emergencies.
Additional Guidelines	The moveable walls can be operated only by designated library staff. Requests to open those walls must be submitted with the room reservation. The walls cannot be opened on windy days or during inclement weather.	Furniture in KL 355 cannot be removed. Additional furniture cannot be brought into this room.

Tabling in KL 155

Space inside and immediately outside KL 155 can be used for tabling by UC Merced Departments; sanctioned UC Merced clubs need to coordinate tabling through the Office of Student Life.

Reserve Tabling through the room reservation system EMS.
Requests must include setup and cleanup time. Cleanup must be completed no later than one hour prior to the library's closing.
Tabling coordinators are responsible for cleanup and compliance with library policies.
Tabling coordinators are responsible for providing their own tables and chairs.
No signs may be posted on any exterior or interior surface of the library.
Maximum simultaneous tables inside: six
Maximum simultaneous tables outside: six
Entrance and exit points must not be blocked or obstructed.
Tabling is only allowed in designated locations.

Questions? Email: libraryreservations@ucmerced.edu