Basement: The basement of Jefferson contains a tiered classroom and storage for the Library’s legacy collection of 19th century journals, some of which were purchased by Colonel Thayer during his trip to Europe 1815-1817 during which he purchased the books and journals for the fledgling US Military Academy Library. Mechanical space occupies the balance of the room in the basement.

First Floor: The main entry will be on the south side of the building facing what is now the “gun door” of building 757 (the present library). Immediately to the left of the main entrance is the café. Much of the first floor is occupied by the Center for Enhanced Performance and the Center for Teaching Excellence. Library administration and material processing occupy the balance of the floor.

Second Floor: Most Library services are centered on the second floor. It is here that the bound periodical volumes and government documents will be located. The reference desk will be on the north wall of the library adjacent to the collection of reference books. The current periodical collection will be on the north side of the building. Circulation staff will tend the circulation desk and self checkout will be available using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology installed in each book.

Third Floor: Affiliated learning will be encouraged by the 6 group study rooms located on the 3rd floor. Each room will be equipped with hardware necessary to work in groups. Circulating books will be located on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors.

Fourth Floor: More group study rooms are available on the 4th floor. The Library Media Center and an instruction lab that seats 28 will also be located here.

Fifth Floor: More group study rooms are available on the 5th floor as is a large seminar room.

Sixth Floor: The West Point Room occupies the entire sixth floor of Jefferson Hall. In addition to the student study configuration shown here, the room can be arranged for large group meetings. Mechanical space is also located on the 6th floor.