Umass Dartmouth Library

The new renovations are awesome! The umass library has been subject to many changing styles while I have been here. They have all be getting progressively more comfy, with more computer and lounge space. This in turn means that there is less books and journal space, so there is your trade off.
The basement, first, and second floors are all computer and lounge space now, no books or articles. There are a few computer classrooms, but if you need to get your computer fix on, come here. There is also a pretty good suite of programs on these computers to get your papers, statistics, and photo shop done here.
The 3^rd floor is nearly entirely all offices, skip this floor.
The 4^th and 5^th floor is where all of the collections are held, including books, newspapers, microfilms, and journals. The collection has gotten smaller, but it still exists. So if you need a book, you can have them fetch it from the underground collections. There are also many side rooms and group tables on these floors, so you can usually find some spot to sit and get your work done. The 5^th floor also has one section that is designated to be a quiet study.
The UMass library is a nice place to go. Even if you are not a student, you can still use the computers as they do not require any log on info, unlike many other universities which restrict their access. Once the construction has been completed, the library will be the best looking building on campus.