Pop-up dissertation writing space opens March 2 on Regenstein’s A Level

A pop-up writing space, Plato’s Cave at the Library, has opened on a pilot basis to Ph.D. students who have participated in one of the Dissertation Write-In programs or Graduate Writing Workshops. Located in Regenstein Library Room A01C (the former MacLab) on the A Level, Plato’s Cave at the Library will have drop-in hours on Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The pilot program will be in place through the end of spring quarter.

A joint project of Graduate Student Affairs and the Library, Plato’s Cave at the Library is intended to be a quiet, focused destination where graduate students can make progress on writing projects, including dissertation proposals, dissertations, and/or fellowship applications.

Graduate writing consultants will also be available for one-on-one sessions to work with students, not just on particular problems in drafts but also to develop advanced skills for revisions.

“We are delighted to provide special work space on a pilot basis for graduate students writing their dissertations,” said Brenda Johnson, Library Director and University Librarian.  “Support for graduate student research and learning is an important part of the Library’s mission.  I’m pleased we can make available dedicated space for dissertation writing in Regenstein, where many graduate students already come to use collections and consult subject specialists.”

Participants must pre-register once for drop-in access to Plato’s Cave at the Library, after which they will be granted unlimited access.