{"id":1873,"date":"2021-07-26T13:32:33","date_gmt":"2021-07-26T17:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/?page_id=1873"},"modified":"2025-09-22T11:21:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T15:21:01","slug":"noise-zones","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/services\/noise-zones\/","title":{"rendered":"Noise Zones"},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"visually_hide\">Icon<\/th>\n<th class=\"visually_hide\">Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 23.4717%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2331 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/no-talking.png\" alt=\"No-talking icon.\" width=\"294\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/no-talking.png 294w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/no-talking-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/no-talking-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 76.5283%;\"><strong>Quiet Zones<\/strong> are areas around the Law Library where users can engage in individual, quiet study. When in the Quiet Zones users should not engage in talking, whispering, or cell phone use. Quiet Zones include study carrels and tables located in the library stacks and tables and chairs located in the Robert L. Oakley Reading Room.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 23.4717%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2344 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/collaboration-zone-298x300.png\" alt=\"Collaboration zone icon.\" width=\"298\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/collaboration-zone-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/collaboration-zone-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/collaboration-zone-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/collaboration-zone-500x503.png 500w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/collaboration-zone.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 298px) 100vw, 298px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 76.5283%;\"><strong>Collaborative Zones<\/strong> are areas around the Law Library where users should expect to hear others engaging in group conversations. When in the Collaborative Zones, users are free to engage in longer group conversations, respectful cell phone use, and attend virtual meetings and events. Collaborative Zones include the Group Study Rooms located on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Floors, as well as the Open Collaborative Area located on the 1st Floor. Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/rooms.ll.georgetown.edu\">Study Space Booking System<\/a> to reserve a Group Study Room.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 23.4717%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2342 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/TalkingIcon-285x300.png\" alt=\"Two faces talking\" width=\"285\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/TalkingIcon-285x300.png 285w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/TalkingIcon.png 700w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/TalkingIcon-500x527.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 76.5283%;\"><strong>Community Zones<\/strong> are areas around the Law Library where users should expect to hear some moderate levels of noise due to them being located in high-traffic areas, such as Legal Eats, the Atrium, and the landings on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Floors. When in Community Zones, users are free to engage in respectful cell phone use and moderate conversations with other individuals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2341 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-1-noise.png\" alt=\"First floor map with noise zones.\" width=\"784\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-1-noise.png 784w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-1-noise-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-1-noise-768x600.png 768w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-1-noise-500x390.png 500w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-1-noise-740x578.png 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2340 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-2-noise.png\" alt=\"Second floor map with noise zones.\" width=\"784\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-2-noise.png 784w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-2-noise-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-2-noise-768x600.png 768w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-2-noise-500x390.png 500w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-2-noise-740x578.png 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2339 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-3-noise.png\" alt=\"Third floor map with noise zones.\" width=\"784\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-3-noise.png 784w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-3-noise-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-3-noise-768x600.png 768w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-3-noise-500x390.png 500w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-3-noise-740x578.png 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2338 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-4-noise.png\" alt=\"Fourth floor map with noise zones.\" width=\"784\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-4-noise.png 784w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-4-noise-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-4-noise-768x600.png 768w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-4-noise-500x390.png 500w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-4-noise-740x578.png 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2337 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-5-noise.png\" alt=\"Fifth floor map with noise zones.\" width=\"784\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-5-noise.png 784w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-5-noise-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-5-noise-768x600.png 768w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-5-noise-500x390.png 500w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/ebw-5-noise-740x578.png 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2336 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/jwi-3-noise.png\" alt=\"Third floor Hotung building map with noise zones.\" width=\"786\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/jwi-3-noise.png 786w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/jwi-3-noise-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/jwi-3-noise-768x598.png 768w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/jwi-3-noise-500x389.png 500w, https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/jwi-3-noise-740x576.png 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Icons: talk by WebTechOps LLP, Collaboration by Yogi Aprelliyanto, Silence by Md Saiful Alam Saif, all from the Noun 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