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Allen Auditorium

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Allen Auditorium, Allen North Library

The Allen Auditorium in the Allen Library is a presentation space for Library and University purposes

Contact

Adam Hall

[email protected]

206-685-2799

Allen Auditorium

Autumn, Winter, Spring Quarters

  • Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Summer Quarter & Interims

  • Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

49 attendees.

Auditorium Availability

Check auditorium availability. In the upper right corner, choose weekly or daily view instead of monthly.

Reservations

University of Washington departments/groups may reserve the Allen Auditorium (NetID required).

  • Please allow a minimum of 24 hours for a response to your request.
  • Requests sent on Friday are generally responded to the following week day.

To request a reservation, fill out the Reservation Request Form

  • Users will receive confirmation of reservation after the reservation request form has been reviewed by Reference Services staff
  • 32 fixed, theater-style seats with tablet arms
  • 17 stackable chairs
  • 1, 5’ foot folding table
  • 1, 6’ folding table
  • 1  small 2’x3’ table
  • Podium
  • Computer with wireless keyboard and mouse
  • Ceiling-mounted digital projector with surround-sound system (for DVD playback) and fixed projection screen
  • Blu Ray DVD player
  • HDMI & VGA/audio cable for laptop connection to projection/sound system
  • Whiteboard (wall-mounted)
  • Video/Web conferencing with built-in, back of room mounted camera and table-mounted microphone
    (Users other than Libraries staff must use their own Zoom account)

Equipment available for check-out at the Allen Information Desk

  • Keyboard remote (clicker) for PowerPoint presentations
  • Laser pointer
  • Wireless and hand-held microphones

Wireless connectivity is available in the auditorium via UW NetID.

Zoom video conferencing is available, but each user must use their own Zoom account.

  • University groups or departments may reserve the Allen Auditorium for official University purposes only.  Priority use is for events directly involving or impacting current UW students.  The room is not available for private use by members of the University community, nor is it available for use by non-University groups.  In addition, the room is not available for social events.
  • The maximum capacity is 49: 32 fixed, theater-style seats and 17 stackable chairs
  • Ongoing and regular reservations (such as regular meetings or regular class sessions) are not allowed. Occasional and one-time uses are permitted.
  • Food is not permitted. Beverages in closed containers are allowed.
  • A prearranged preview of the room and its equipment prior to each reservation is required, since technical support at the time of an event is generally not available.
  • All equipment and furniture must be reverted to its original state after each use.

The Suzzallo/Allen Library has ADA access to and throughout the building. For specific disability accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Office to make arrangements and coordinate efforts with Libraries Facilities Staff.

All the audio-video equipment in the auditorium was purchased by Student Technology Fee funds. UW Student Technology Fee Logo