Story+ at the Rubenstein

• The reading room is currently limited to 12 researchers at a time
• For the week of May 16 and May 23, there are 4 seats reserved for Story+ students each day.
• After that you'll need to reserve a seat for yourself. You can do that here.
• Please let me know if you have trouble getting a seat in the reading room!

• Ahead of your first visit you'll need to register as a researcher by visiting this page and signing in with your NetID. If you've done research at the Rubenstein before, you don't need to do this. 
• ​Check in at the front desk if it’s your first time in that day or if you’ve been away from the reading room for a while.
• To check you in we'll need to see your DukeCard or other ID. On your first visit we’ll take a quick picture of you to add to your account.
• Masks are currently required in the reading room

You can bring:

• Camera
• Cellphone (set to silent or vibrate)
• Laptop (without its sleeve or bag)
• Loose leaf paper
• Pencils
• USB drive

We have lockers and locks that you can use to store your other belongings that cannot come into the reading room with you, such as:

• Bags, purses, and pouches
• Notebooks, note pads, binders, and folders
• Drinks (including water bottles)
• Food
• Pens

• Make sure your hands are clean before you handle materials. There are restrooms down the hall, and a single stall restroom on the lower level.
• We'll give you one box or one volume at a time. When you're finished, bring it back to the circulation desk and we'll get you another one.
• Group rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis. 
• Security cameras monitor the reading room at all times.
• Staff will ask to inspect anything you brought into the reading room, such as a laptop or notes, as you leave the room.