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The second floor of the Vogel Library houses many work stations and collaborative areas. Also, it is home to the circulation desk! Patrons can bring their items for checkout here, and there are plenty more items available, such as electronics and dry erase markers, at the front desk!
The second floor of the Vogel Library houses many work stations and collaborative areas. Also, it is home to the circulation desk! Patrons can bring their items for checkout here, and there are plenty more items available, such as electronics and dry erase markers, at the front desk!
Second Floor Map
Second Floor Map
Here is a complete floor map of the second floor!
Circulation Desk
Fall 1999
Fall 1999
2025
2025
ELITE Desk - Fall 2025
In summer 2025, we moved the ELITE desk from the main circulation area to their own space behind the desk. This allows the ELITE Consultants to have more space to work with technology and provide technology education to patrons.
In summer 2025, we moved the ELITE desk from the main circulation area to their own space behind the desk. This allows the ELITE Consultants to have more space to work with technology and provide technology education to patrons.
LulzBot TAZ 6 & Mini- 3D Printers
LulzBot TAZ 6 & Mini- 3D Printers
In 2016, the Vogel Library's ELITE Team acquired a high-end 3D printer - the Lulzbot TAZ 6. Utilizing 2.85mm filaments and a large build space, this printer can be used for a vast array of 3D printable projects, from small decorative items to fully functional tools and props. It brings a new element of technology education to Wartburg: additive manufacturing.
The TAZ 6 has recently been upgraded with a new toolhead, allowing for increased capability and a longer service life. It resides at the back side of the Circ desk.
In 2024, the ELITE Team acquired a second 3D printer - the LulzBot Mini. With a smaller build plate compared to the TAZ 6, this printer is designated to smaller prints. Having multiple printers at the ELITE desk allows for the team to complete more print jobs at faster rates.
Computer Areas & Open Study - 1999
Computer Areas & Open Study - 1999
Keeping with the idea of Vogel Library being a "library for the 21st century," the second floor of the Library offered a large quantity of desktop computers for students to use. Much of the open floor space was taken up by 5-station tables with a computer in each station, though traditional open tables were still available.
Open Study and Computer Tables - 2025
Open Study and Computer Tables - 2025
Since 1999, a number of the computer tables have been taken out and open study tables put in their place. This has been more friendly to students in in groups and those bringing their own laptops in to work on assignments.
Bike and Treadmill Desks
Bike and Treadmill Desks
As of 2025, the Vogel Library now offers treadmills and a FitDesk for students to use thanks to a generous donation from the Student Senate. This gives patrons the opportunity to study while keeping both their body and mind active.
Creation Studio
Creation Studio
The Creation Studio gives Graphic Design students and those wanting to work on their own projects access to all of Adobe's products and a space to collaborate in.
Reference Collection
Reference Collection
1999
Reference Collection
Reference Collection
2025
The second floor also houses two classrooms. In 2025, these classrooms received a substantial technology upgrade that allows the whole room to be controlled by a user-friendly touchscreen. Additionally, these spaces double as open study areas when not in use by a class.
The second floor also houses two classrooms. In 2025, these classrooms received a substantial technology upgrade that allows the whole room to be controlled by a user-friendly touchscreen. Additionally, these spaces double as open study areas when not in use by a class.
Classroom 1
Classroom 1
Classroom 2
Classroom 2
Right before the exit to the skywalks, you can find two displays: our newest arrivals and a special display that is updated with a new theme each month. For October 2025 - it's horror! Oh my!
Right before the exit to the skywalks, you can find two displays: our newest arrivals and a special display that is updated with a new theme each month. For October 2025 - it's horror! Oh my!
Academic Resource Center (ARC) Suite 204
Academic Resource Center (ARC) Suite 204
Upon opening in 1999, this space was called the Center for Faculty Learning (or CFL). Later, it became the Center for Community Engagement (or CCE), as well as the Peer Learning Lab (or PLL) starting in 2017. In 2025 it was renamed to ARC Suite 204, a space where students and staff alike can provide tutoring for various subjects. This space exists as a sister to ARC Suite 314 on the 3rd floor of the library.
Upon opening in 1999, this space was called the Center for Faculty Learning (or CFL). Later, it became the Center for Community Engagement (or CCE), as well as the Peer Learning Lab (or PLL) starting in 2017. In 2025 it was renamed to ARC Suite 204, a space where students and staff alike can provide tutoring for various subjects. This space exists as a sister to ARC Suite 314 on the 3rd floor of the library.
Games & Puzzles
Games & Puzzles
In Summer 2025, the games and puzzles section moved to the open study area of the 2nd floor in order to make room for the ELITE Desk upgrade.
Leisure Reading Collection
Leisure Reading Collection
In Fall 2025, the Leisure Reading collection got an upgrade with wooden panels. Looks great!
The Kreativwerkstatt (K-Statt )
The Kreativwerkstatt (K-Statt )
In the Fall of 2023, the Kreativewerkstatt, or Kstatt, was added. The Kreativwerkstatt is a makerspace available to Wartburg students and faculty at almost any time the library is open!
In the Fall of 2023, the Kreativewerkstatt, or Kstatt, was added. The Kreativwerkstatt is a makerspace available to Wartburg students and faculty at almost any time the library is open!
In Summer 2025, the Hub (in the Student Center) and the Kstatt combined. The Kstatt is now the central location for all things creative. Just a few of the things available are 3 button making machines of varying sizes, a Cricut vinyl cutter, two sewing machines, an ironing board and iron, a Raspberry Pi 400 computer, a wood burning tool, knitting needles, crochet hooks, foam sheets and paper, various kits and writing utensils, paints, and so much more!
In Summer 2025, the Hub (in the Student Center) and the Kstatt combined. The Kstatt is now the central location for all things creative. Just a few of the things available are 3 button making machines of varying sizes, a Cricut vinyl cutter, two sewing machines, an ironing board and iron, a Raspberry Pi 400 computer, a wood burning tool, knitting needles, crochet hooks, foam sheets and paper, various kits and writing utensils, paints, and so much more!
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