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    UNC Davis Library

    UNC Davis Library

    (6 reviews)

    In the grim land of Mordor that is the UNC Campus, Davis Library is Barad-dur, the black tower…read morerising from its center, heart of the dark power that makes the lives of the studious throb with despair and semi-adequate grade point averages. This library is a monster. Eight stories arranged in a labyrinth so fearsome that the Goblin King himself (still played by David Bowie) would decry the very essence of the Dewey Decimal System. If you get lost in here, don't try to find your way out, you'll only make the library more angry. The good part is that there are books. Lots of books. Go ahead and pick a topic, and I'm pretty sure that Davis will have something to say on the subject. Hold on, let me try this... My roommate suggests "sprint genocide," and lo, Davis contains books about sprint genocide. See how that works? Studying in Davis is more an archaeological expedition than an academic exercise. Bring a flashlight, since the lighting here is kind of like a cave in an Indiana Jones movie (not the light that triggers a spear trap, though, thankfully). Also, depending on the day you might have to fight through hordes of chemistry and economics majors to find a place to sit. It's an old place, and it feels old. Trying to use any of the computers in the lobby is just plain silly, so don't try (the Undergrad Library is just right there, how lazy are you, anyway?). The air circulation, acoustics, and lighting scream "teen slasher movie," which can make it hard to concentrate. The best part is that there are tons of isolated spaces where, on slow nights, you can make the naked sex with an academically unmotivated co-ed. And that's worth two stars.

    Davis Library is UNC's main library and also its largest. This historic Carolina building has one…read moreof the largest collection of library services in the entire state, region, and nation. Davis' services and offerings are well organized and convenient. Their staff--students and professionals alike--is helpful and well-educated. Some might think of Davis as a service to the University Community only, but all residents of North Carolina have borrowers and usage rights to UNC Libraries. Davis has an ever-expanding collection of library technologies as well. Should be a one-stop shop for all your library needs.

    Duke University Libraries - Perkins

    Duke University Libraries - Perkins

    (7 reviews)

    I come here to study sometimes. There are lots of different areas in the library to fit your…read morestudying mood: - big, sturdy, wide wooden tables on the first floor of Perkins for those who need to see other people studying in order to study - cozy armchairs spread throughout the library for those who want to comfortable read papers or books - a deathly silent, no-food zone closed off with glass doors on one of the upper floors for those who hate when others are munching on crunchy chips - The Perk, a mini cafe connected to the library - the Link, with plenty of interactive study rooms and areas on the ground floor You don't need a student ID to get in, which is both good and bad. The bad is that laptops seem to have a tendency to run away if you leave them alone. The good is that you don't have to mentally hit your head against the wall if you somehow forgot to bring your student ID. Other downsides include: not a 24/7 library, no nearby parking, and it gets very, very crowded around exam weeks. Otherwise, great WiFi with plenty of conveniently situated outlets, plus you can bring in food (just clean up after yourself), and obviously a great place to get work done.

    What's not to love about Perkins? Poor mobile service in the Link (and zero service for T-mobile…read moreeverywhere, but that's not Duke's fault), but that's it. I love Perkins, and I'm stunned that there are no reviews for it. As a former Duke student who forgot her alumni card at home, I learned what it meant to be a guest of the library. Perkins is public, which means that anyone can walk in during its normal hours WITHOUT a Dukecard. All guests can go to the circulation desk to request an hour of computer access on any of the computers on the first floor with red tape across the top of the monitor. This is only valid once a day, and requires photo ID. (Alums, on the other hand, can use ALL computers with unlimited access ... if they have their IDs. Whoops). The different floors and rooms have varying environments to suit your study needs - the Gothic Reading Room or Carpenter Reading Room if you want an old-school, classic feel, or purple ergonomic reclining chairs and floor-to-ceiling dry-erase boards in the Link for modern and high-tech. The first-fourth floors all have normal large tables to study on and bookshelves around you to remind you that you're in a library. There are private cubicles and desks for dual screen access, and study rooms of varying sizes. Perkins, I miss you tremendously now that I've graduated. Really, you don't know what you have til you're gone :(

    West Regional Library

    West Regional Library

    (27 reviews)

    My favorite library & I desperately missed it while it was closed for renovations. They must have…read morebeen mainly upgrading the infrastructure because I don't see any real physical evidence of remodeling. There is plenty of parking & a quiet room for ADD & special needs folks with spinners etc. I love almost all the librarians with one notable exception who shall remain nameless but I'm told she gets lots of complaints. The internet isn't as strong as I think it should be for the amount of people who use it! I do appreciate that the librarians have tables set up with their favorite books. I do wish they would go back to the old days where quiet was observed but the Apex library is better about that I've found. I wish wake county libraries would have DVD's the way Durham libraries do.

    Pretty good selection of books. I especially like the table with the staff's recommendations…read more Nice place to study if you don't mind having a good number of other people studying all around you. Has a great quiet room where several people can study without too much distraction. The desks throughout the open area in the library are generally taken if you come here after school. Lots of local students study here. My kids have met tutors here to study and done their own independent study here. The staff is friendly and helpful. Bathrooms are decent enough. Dated but generally clean. Library was closed for a few months so this may have changed. I didn't visit the restroom on my most recent visit.

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - UNC logo on wheels, sponsored by Coca-Cola. Outside the Dean E. Smith Center, Entrance A.

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    (31 reviews)

    No, UNC isn't perfect, but I'm giving it five stars on Yelp because, objectively speaking, it's…read morestill a great school and one of the biggest and most-recognized brands when it comes to universities (academics) and college athletics. There's no denying that. I have an interesting relationship with UNC. I was born and raised in High Point, North Carolina. My parents went to Wake, so I grew up a Demon Deacon fan. I was in the minority, starting in elementary school, because most of the other kids cheered for Carolina and Duke. In middle school, I became a member of the ABC Club - Anybody But Carolina. A lot of my high school friends and classmates went on to attend UNC. I went to Georgia Tech and settled in Atlanta. Fast-forward about 15 years and my wife matched into her ophthalmology residency at UNC. We moved away from Atlanta and spent the last four years of our lives in Chapel Hill, so my wife could slave away as a resident physician for UNC Health. For her, it was the most difficult and grueling years of her life. For me, I used it as an opportunity to explore Chapel Hill - mainly the businesses on and around Franklin Street - and go to Carolina men's basketball and football games when they played Georgia Tech. As expected, we beat Carolina in football, even when they were ranked and favored, and lost to Carolina in basketball. It was a lot of fun to attend the games at Kenan Stadium and the Dean Dome. I do have to mention I was at the last men's basketball game between Tech and Carolina on January 30, 2024 in Atlanta. Tech upset Carolina, then ranked No. 3 in the country, 74-73. UNC has a beautiful campus and the Town of Chapel Hill is a great college town. Generally speaking, in this regard, I think UNC is a model university for the classic American college experience. It seems to have it all and is more well rounded than, say, Georgia Tech, which is heavily research and engineering focused (not as typical a college experience, in my opinion). After spending four years in Chapel Hill and getting to know a part of the UNC community, mainly through my wife's program, I've softened on Carolina. I do admit I was very proud of my wife as soon as I learned that she matched into UNC's ophthalmology residency (Kittner Eye Center). Funny enough though, my wife still rooted for Georgia Tech over North Carolina and still does to this day. I successfully brainwashed her. Aside from certain things related to her work - much due to the broken US healthcare system, not necessarily specific to UNC or UNC Health - we leave UNC with nothing but good memories.

    Visiting college campuses is one of my favorite things to do. While in the research triangle,…read morevisiting UNC Chapel Hill was a no brainer. The campus was gorgeous and made for a lovely evening stroll. The book store is awesome as well. I know this university is top notch for academics too. Make sure to visit.

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