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Smith Room, Suzzallo Library: Room Rental & Use Policy

COVID-19 Update: Suzzallo and Allen Libraries no longer allow eating and drinking inside the libraries. We are accepting bookings, subject to building hours and guidance at time of event. See more Libraries Operations Updates >

REQUIRED to submit a COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for In-Person Events (see Use Policy below)

Room	The Smith Room is a meeting space available for rent for official UW use only. It is available, to the University community, chargeable to a UW budget.
Location	Suzzallo Library, 3rd Floor, Room 324
Hours	Autumn, Winter, Spring Quarters: Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Summer Quarter & Interim: Monday through Friday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm. Evening events: (NOT AVAILABLE) By special arrangement only. Please contact us for staffing availability and pricing. Not available for weekends and holidays.
Reservations	Reservations are required: To check on room availability, see the Smith Room Calendar. Note: System limitations only allow for viewing reservations a year in advance. To request a reservation, fill out our Online Form. Users will receive confirmation of reservation after the reservation request form has been reviewed by Libraries Facilities. Filming & Media: Must contact UW Marketing to request a reservation Cancellations: Accepted up to 24 hours prior to the event without charge. Failure to notify Libraries Facilities will result in rental fee being charged. Contact Libraries Facilities at 206-543-2009 or libbldgs@uw.edu if you have rental or reservation questions.
Rental fees	Standard rental fee is $60 an hour plus and hour on top for facilities set-up and teardown. UW budget number is required for payment. Fees levied in half hour increments, with a 2-hour minimum charge, which includes a half hour on each side for Libraries Facilities room set-up and reset time. Additional fees charged for additional hours, your event setup and break down time, events over 8 hours, and any damages and overages. Caterers and/or rental agents must return promptly to clear room at end of event. Your rental time should include this rental. All outside media filming & production room rentals are charged at $100 per hour, per room.
Capacity	Conference: Up to 36 attendees, varies according to set-up. Lecture: Up to 50 attendees. Reception: Up to 100 attendees.
Furniture	9 wooden conference tables. 24 wooden chairs. 12 lounge seats permanently located at perimeter of room. 2 free-standing catering tables. Provided by request: up to 30 white folding chairs. 2 folding tables. 3 cocktail tables.
Features	Coat Rack. Hardwired Ethernet Ports Wireless access via campus network. Request wireless access for non-UW guests via UW-IT-Connect. Provided by request: Podium with built-in microphone. Projection screen and stand. Projector not provided, screen and stand only. NOTE: no sink or kitchen facilities available.

Use Policy

(September 2021 Food/Drink Update: No eating or drinking in the libraries, includes catering and alcohol)

COVID-19

To ensure the health, safety roles and elements are addressed, it is now REQUIRED to submit a COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for In-Person Events to libbldgs@uw.edu to be signed off along with your reservation request.

Catering

Please review the Covid-19 prevention guidance on eating spaces and food prior to arrival. Users are responsible for catering arrangements.
Users are responsible for catering arrangements.
Banquet permits are required to serve alcohol. Information on obtaining the permit is included on the reservation form.
Linens and other appropriate protection are required to prevent heat and water damage to tables.
Rental charges run until the room is cleared and locked.

Alcohol

Banquet permits are required and you must fill out the Office of Special Program’s UUF & ASR Form to have alcohol be served.
See the Alcohol Permit Options from the Office of Special Programs.

Equipment

Users must arrange for delivery, set-up, and retrieval of projector or any additional media equipment rented. Equipment must be removed promptly after the event.
No live music permitted.

Responsibility

Individuals reserving the room must schedule, plan and expedite all permits, reservations, audiovisual equipment rentals, catering services, and room preparation and restoration needs.
The cost of repairs to room, furniture, flooring, or equipment damaged during an event are the responsibility of the sponsoring department and will be charged to the provided budget number.

Revised: 9/27/2021