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Our policies and procedures for events in Morris Library is under revision. Please contact our Adminitrative Office (adminoffice@lib.siu.edu; 618-453-2522) with questions.

University Affiliates:
Make Your Reservations

The Library welcomes campus organizations, University-affiliated groups, and public groups to hold meetings, workshops, special events, etc. in Morris Library. As of January, 2014, Morris Library does not charge fees for the rental of any of our event spaces to SIU campus affiliates. However, there are fees for non-SIU affiliated groups.

  • Read the Public Space and Room Usage Policy at Morris Library to ensure you understand the rules and regulations on using Library spaces.
  • Review the Event Space Options and Fees above to find the location that is appropriate for your event and find out the fees.
  • Please note: We require an event application to be submitted seven days in advance of an event. For events with alcohol, a minimum of two weeks advance notice is required due to the additional paperwork.
  • If you want a tour of the space before/after submitting your request, please contact the Library Administrative Office at 618-453-2522 to schedule a time.
  • Library event hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm; Saturday event hours are 10:00am to 6:00pm and Sunday event hours are from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm. (Events held outside of normal Library hours will incur an additional fee and will be approved on a case-by-case basis.)
  • Complete and submit the Event Space Application to the Library Administrative Office. You may download and email it to reservations@lib.siu.edu, fax it to us at 618-453-3440, or drop in off in Suite 290 of Morris Library. Please make sure to submit all supporting documentation (as appropriate) with the request form.
  • Interested in reserving the Faner Hall Auditorium and/or reception area for an event? Print and submit the Faner Hall event space application as above.
  • Interested in creating an exhibit for the 1st Floor Rotunda or library display cases? See our Exhibits page.
  • Have questions? See our FAQ.
  • Still have questions? Please contact the Library Administrative Office at 618-453-2522 or reservations@lib.siu.edu.

Non-Affiliate Groups:
Make Your Reservations

The Library welcomes campus organizations, University-affiliated groups, and public groups to hold meetings, workshops, special events, etc. in Morris Library. As of January, 2014, Morris Library does not charge fees for the rental of any of our event spaces to SIU campus affiliates. However, there are fees for non-SIU affiliated groups. Review the rate information for non-SIU affiliates.

  • Read the Public Space and Room Usage Policy at Morris Library to ensure you understand the rules and regulations on using Library spaces.
  • Review the Event Space Options and Fees above to find the location that is appropriate for your event and find out the fees.
  • Please note: We require an event application to be submitted seven days in advance of an event. For events with alcohol, a minimum of two weeks advance notice is required due to the additional paperwork.
  • If you want a tour of the space before/after submitting your request, please contact the Library Administrative Office at 618-453-2522 to schedule a time.
  • Library event hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm; Saturday event hours are 10:00am to 6:00pm and Sunday event hours are from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm. (Events held outside of normal Library hours will incur an additional fee and will be approved on a case-by-case basis.)
  • While there are no fees for SIU affiliates, there are fees for non-SIU affiliated groups. Review the rate information for non-SIU affiliates under Event Space Options and Fees above.
  • Complete and submit the Event Space Application for non-SIU Affiliates to the Library Administrative Office. You may download and email it to reservations@lib.siu.edu, fax it to us at 618-453-3440, or drop in off in Suite 290 of Morris Library. Please make sure to submit all supporting documentation (as appropriate) with the request form.
  • Have questions? See our FAQ.
  • Still have questions? Please contact the Library Administrative Office at 618-453-2522 or reservations@lib.siu.edu.

Information Tables: Schedule Online

To reserve the space beside the bust of Abraham Lincoln near the north entrance to Morris Library, go to https://onlinescheduling.siu.edu/EmsWebApp/. Create an account on your first visit and then schedule your event any time! Please note that at this time only tables at Lincoln's Head are available for on-line reservations. The space at Lincoln's Head can also be reserved in the usual fashion as noted above. If you have difficulty creating an account on the online scheduling page, please check the help located on that page or contact the SIU Scheduling Office at 618-536-6633.