Moffitt Library
Coordinates: 37°52′20.95″N 122°15′38.78″W / 37.8724861°N 122.2607722°WMoffitt Library, designed by John Carl Warnecke in the late 1960s as a cutting-edge library for undergraduates, sits at the crossroads of the University of California, Berkeley. Named after James K. Moffitt, a regent of the University of California, the library has been a popular destination for students for over four decades. Campus and curriculum changes in the time since Moffitt Library opened have been a catalyst for considering new purposes for this highly trafficked space. Accommodating increased undergraduate enrollments, greater focus on problem-based and research-based learning, and demand for access to technology-rich spaces have all been taken into account as part of the re-imagination of this library.
The University Library began re-envisioning Moffitt Library with the renovation of floors 4 and 5 in 2016, transforming them into a flexible, 24 hour environment for individual and group study. The renovated floors provide a variety of spaces including open casual seating, meeting rooms for brainstorming and group projects, and nooks and carrels for quiet study. Updates also included improvements to critical building systems, life-safety features, and have created a foundation for further renovations of the library.
Understanding that current students' days are long and there aren't always opportunities to take breaks during the day, a quiet room was created on the 5th floor of Moffitt Library. The dimmed space has lounge chairs for short naps and space for meditation, prayer or silent thought. In partnership with the Associated Students of the University of California and the Student Wellness Fee, the REST Zone provides a place for students to de-stress.
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