The guard and turnstile entrance position in front of the library preface the library. An array of students stand in close proximity to each other as they anticipate the downward direction elevator. GSU Staff members at the main desk patiently await to assist any student in need. The ceiling lined with beams of artificial light in combination with the windows bringing natural light create a scene that is pleasing to the eyes. The unblinking stares of many students while looking back and forth from the sheet of notes or a class textbook that they are referencing. They sit down in there chairs in a lounged position until their task is finished.

The second floor holds many tables for students to use their own laptops and phones for use. It also includes the group study rooms that are able to be reserved for groups that need an isolated room to study for their various classes. A dark complexion female student with jet black long hair sits lazed in a chair facing the window in between library north and south. She wears a parallel line design pattern on her sundress with her hair straight. Laptop in her lap, she sits up slowly and begins typing as she is constantly references a textbook.

The third, fourth, and fifth floors of the library are all quite similar to each other. Holding very large and extensive source material collections, as well as multiple lounge areas scattered around the floors. On the fifth floor however, there was something very specific. As you enter floor five from the elevator you can almost instantly notice the mood of the area. It’s as if everyone in the room was taking a test. The dead silence on floor five is what it is known for as only those who truly want to study or do their class assignments in absolute peace come to this floor. These floors also hold private group study rooms as there are always more needed because of how populous the place is. Each of these floors also include the bridging lounge area with the view of the outside which also adds that natural light element.

The occupants of this library come the many elements that makes it feel very comfortable. This space has minimal noise which helps the students focus on their work, Internet connection which allows them to be completely connected, and the many minute details that they love, whether it be the charger ports, the natural light of the windows, or even the option to check out many different devices from the service desks. In an interview with a student practically lives in the library, Nermina, she talks about the library. She constantly chills on the fifth floor and says, ” The library to me is a place where I can 100% focus on anything I’m doing whether it be assignments, studying, or I just want some relaxation time. It has it all, and on this fifth floor silence truly is golden.”

There are many objects seen and hidden throughout the GSU Library. All of them come as a benefit to the students that find this place their sanctuary. That subtle combination of ceiling light and natural light, in addition to the crisp decor and cleanliness makes it very pleasing to the eyes. The amount of electronic accessibility makes it a hub for all students as modern day information gathering is tailored to online research. The GSU Library is the ultimate medium for the students at GSU that includes accessibility, comfort, and silence.