Copley Library – University of San Diego

The so called «Harry Potty» library is quite a great place to get my study on! If you’re looking for somewhere really quiet that you could here a paperclip drop… then this is the place for you. I mean I felt bad opening a new pack of post-​its because that was making too much noise…
There is plenty of tables and the second floor is my favorite spot because they have little lamps at each table… i seriously feel like im in a movie (probably a suspense or something having to do with crimes or lawyers)!
In all seriousness, Copley library is a quiet zone and no earphone/​earplugs are not necessary! So if you need to stay focused and limit yourself from distraction in order to get ready for a big exam or final… Copley screams enter for success!!!

PRO TIP: This library is more open to the public than you think. Day guest passes are free and you can totally dig around the library for your own research needs. The staff are also always helpful and will never ask if you’re a student so go ahead and ask the reference librarian for help with your term paper from another school.
There’s also a new vending machine area downstairs + a microwave you can use.
Fun Fact: the old silent study room is called the Harry Potter Room by the kids. Having some sort of naughty school girl photo shoot in that room is on my bucket list. LOL

The stacks on the bottom floor have bared witness to a lot of sexual indiscretions amongst students. I suppose it’s sort of an unofficial USD tradition.
Whenever I thought of all the trysts that must have occurred there over the years, it made me a little dubious about where I sat or what I touched while I was down there doing research for a class.
I always noted the weird stuffy aroma of old books stored in an environment that, at times, can get unbearably hot.
Even with all that, I still would have fooled around in the stacks given the opportunity. Stupid guy to girl ration at USD.

I love the libraries at USD. This one in particular is huge, and has many rooms in which you can study in. I suggest you look for the «Harry Potter Room», because it actually looks it belongs in that movie. Actually, I’ve never seen the movie before, but a lot of my friends say that it does look like the one in the movie.
I don’t know how many floors there are, but I know there’s a downstairs to it. There are plenty of computers on the main floor that you can use, and tables as well. Of course, there are plenty of outlets so you can bring your laptop.
The law library will always be my favorite though! It’s closer to where I live. Don’t get me wrong though, there is a place to eat right across from this library!

A fantastic resource for the community. I teach and work at UCSD, and yet I often come here when I really need something.
Very friendly staff, beautiful reading rooms, good computers. In some ways, it has more to say for itself than UCSD’s main library, which is bigger and much better-​funded.
USD students pay a lot to go here. But, as far as many of the campus resources are concerned, they get their money’s worth.