The Harold C. Smith Learning Commons is the center for academic life on the Springfield College campus. Fostering an environment of informal, collaborative, and creative work and social interaction, the Learning Commons brings library, technology, academic support, faculty development, and other campus services together in open and flexible spaces.
** Please follow these Room Reservation Instructions to request spaces in the Learning Commons using the CampusGroups Room Reservation system (must be logged into PrideNET to view). **
The following rooms in the Harold C. Smith Learning Commons can be reserved by faculty, staff, and students of Springfield College:
Questions about the above spaces? Contact Gretchen Ide at (413) 748-3376 or gide2@springfield.edu or John Brady at (413) 748-3505 or jbrady2@springfield.edu - for typical room reservation requests, please submit a request through the CampusGroups Room Reservation system.
The following room in the Harold C. Smith Learning Commons can be reserved only by the Academic Success Center and should be done so by contacting the ASC directly via email at asc@springfield.edu or by calling (413) 748-3389.
The following rooms in the Harold C. Smith Learning Commons can be reserved by faculty, staff, and students of Springfield College by contacting the Office of Conferences and Special Events at (413) 748-5287.
The Harold C. Smith Learning Commons contains five six-person and six four-person reserveable group study rooms on the 3rd floor. Rooms 304 and 305 have collaborative technology capabilities and all have white boards. The purpose of the rooms is to provide a semi-private place for study and collaboration by the students, faculty, and staff of Springfield College.
Check the Group Study Room availability online! You can reserve a room up to two weeks in advance for a total of 3 hours per day.
Springfield College has a long and fascinating history, dating back to its founding in 1885. Our growth as an academic institution and impact on the world is highlighted through exhibits, displays, and artifacts at the Springfield College Museum.
Located on the lower level of the Stitzer Welcome Center/Judd Gymnasia, the Museum is open to the public Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. No reservations are needed.
You can also view our Digital Exhibits here.
The Springfield College Museum is available to College departments, alumni, and outside groups for meetings, exhibits, receptions, and similar events.
Departments within Springfield College may reserve the Museum by using the Room Reservation system in PrideNET (look in Judd for the Judd Gymnasium 12 Springfield College Museum). Contact John Brady at jbrady2@springfield.edu or (413) 748-3505 with questions. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance.
Alumni and outside groups may reserve the Museum by contacting the Office of Conferences and Special Events at 413-748-5287. There may be a charge for use of the space.
How large a group does the Museum accommodate?
The Museum holds around 100 people in a stand-up reception-style event. Permanent museum exhibit cases are positioned centrally, which make sit-down events more complicated and limits room capacity.
How do groups arrange for furnishings, media needs, and food?
College Departments: Once the space has been reserved, users are responsible for making arrangements for other services. Please make sure to schedule clean up or breakdown of delivered items to take place immediately following the event.
Furniture delivery and set up: All furniture for the event, including tables, chairs, bistro tables, and food service tables, can be requested via a Facilities work request.
Media: there is no built-in sound or projection system in the Museum. Podiums, laptops, data projection, screens, PA systems, speakers, and other audio/visual equipment can be requested by submitting a job ticket to Media Services.
Refreshments: All refreshments should be ordered via on-campus Aramark catering.
Alumni and outside groups: The Office of Conferences and Special Events will arrange all facility, media, and food requests for events.
How do I access the Museum before and lock it up after an event?
During non-open hours, the Museum must be accessed with a key and security code. Facilities, Aramark, Campus Security, Library Services administration, and some college departments have this access. Access can be prearranged with Library Services administration if needed; in addition, Campus Safety is available 24/7 to open and secure the Museum outside of regular college business hours by calling 413-748-3516.