Event Space Options & Fees | Morris Library | SIU

• Capacity: 150; most space is standing
• Description:
  • Round, open space good for receptions
  • High ceiling (22'), elegant carpet
  • End tables and soft seating around perimeter
  • Adjacent to the Hall of Presidents & Chancellors and the John C. Guyon Auditorium
• Media/technology capabilities:
  • No installed media/technology, but outside installation and setup possible
  • Sound is possible with portable speaker system
  • Presentation technology would be difficult
  • Power outlets along walls
• Food and drink acceptable per the library Food & Drink policy
  • Small kitchenette facilties in adjacent Hall of Presidents & Chancellors
• Room charges for non-affiliates
  • $40/hr.
  • $150/half day
  • $300/full day

• Capacity: 200; theater-syle seating
• Description:
  • Appropriate for events such as speakers, movies, and small panel discussions
  • Space for speaker (or small panel of speakers) at front, but no raised platform
  • Seats on slight incline for good sight lines
• Media/technology capabilities:
  • Full media and computer capabilities including surround sound
  • Projector with large, movie-sized screen
• Covered drinks only acceptable per the library Food & Drink policy.
  • No food allowed.
• Room charges for non-affiliates:
  • $60/hr.
  • $200/half day
  • $400/full day

• Capacity: 100
• Description:
  • Limited availability for rentals (Rentals not allowed before 4pm on weekdays)
  • Elegant, long, open rectangular space for dinners or receptions
  • All tables and chairs would require delivery and setup
• Media/technology capabilities:
  • Speaker-quality sound system installed
  • Computer-based projection possible with outside installation and setup
• Food and drink acceptable per the library Food & Drink policy
  • Small kitchenette facility available
• Room charges for non-affiliates:
  • $80/hr.
  • $250/half day
  • $500/full day

Special note: The Hall of Presidents & Chancellors is a special area that has meaning to the University beyond the physical space itself. Requests for this space will be granted for events that are appropriate to the setting or complement the history and value of these spaces.

• Capacity: 14 seated; 30 standing
• Description:
  • Elegant and historically-themed room for small meetings and receptions
  • Meeting table and chairs
  • Various pieces of historical interest
• Media/technology capabilities:
  • Computer-based podium
  • Projection display and external speakers
• Food and drink acceptable with permission per the library Food & Drink policy
  • Small kitchenette facility in adjacent room
• Room charges for non-affiliates:
  • $60/hr.
  • $200/half day
  • $400/full day

Special note: The DeJarnett American Heritage Room is a special room that has meaning to the University beyond the space itself. Requests for this space will be granted for events that are appropriate to the setting or complement the history and value of these spaces.

• Capacity: 150; most space is standing
• Description:
  • Round, open space good for receptions
  • High ceiling, elegant carpet
  • Tables and seating around perimeter
  • Adjacent to the DeJarnett American Heritage Room
• Media/technology capabilities:
  • No installed media/technology, but outside installation and setup possible
  • Sound is possible with portable speaker system – under limited situations
  • Presentation technology would be difficult
  • Power outlets along walls
• Food and drink acceptable per the library Food & Drink policy
  • Small kitchenette facilties in adjacent DeJarnett American Heritage Room
• Room charges for non-affiliates:
  • $40/hr.
  • $150/half day
  • $300/full day

• Capacity: 16-20
• Description:
  • Large conference room with dry erase board
  • Oval conference table and chairs
• Media/technology capabilities:
  • Projection display and external speakers
• Food and drink acceptable with permission per the library Food & Drink policy
  • Small prep sink and counter space in room
• Room charges for non-affiliates:
  • $40/hr.
  • $150/half day
  • $300/full day

• Capacity: 24 each
• Description:
  • Can use rooms individually or remove central wall for a capacity of 48
  • Classroom-style room with tables and chairs that can be reconfigured
  • Great for workshops, symposiums, and break-out sessions
• • Media/technology capabilities:
  • Speaker-quality sound system installed
  • Lecture podium
  • Computer-based projection with two screens
  • Plenty of whiteboard space
• Food and drink acceptable with permission per the library Food & Drink Policy
  • There is no kitchenette facility on this floor
• Room charges for non-affiliates (per room):
  • $40/hr.
  • $150/half day
  • $300/full day