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Peter J. Shields Library
- Education
- Davis, CA
About this business
Location details
100 NW Quad, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | Closed | |
| Fri | 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
Peter J. Shields Library at UC Davis has unfortunately drifted far from its intended purpose. What should be a calm, focused environment for academic work has gradually turned into a busy, often distracting space. It’s increasingly difficult to find a truly quiet area, especially during peak hours. Conversations, group meetups, and constant foot traffic make it feel more like a social center than a library designed to support serious study. This reflects a larger pattern at UC Davis, where there seems to be more focus on mai... read more
Peter J. Shields Library at UC Davis has unfortunately drifted far from its intended purpose. What should be a calm, focused environment for academic work has gradually turned into a busy, often distracting space. It’s increasingly difficult to find a truly quiet area, especially during peak hours. Conversations, group meetups, and constant foot traffic make it feel more like a social center than a library designed to support serious study. This reflects a larger pattern at UC Davis, where there seems to be more focus on mai... read more
Peter J. Shields Library has lost its purpose. What should be a quiet space for focused study has turned into a loud, social hub where performative behavior takes priority over learning. It’s hard to find a silent spot, and staff don’t seem to enforce any sense of academic atmosphere. The shift reflects a broader issue with UC Davis — lots of image, very little substance. If you’re serious about studying, this isn’t the environment that will support you. For a school that calls itself research-focused, this library feels mor... read more
Peter J. Shields Library has lost its purpose. What should be a quiet space for focused study has turned into a loud, social hub where performative behavior takes priority over learning. It’s hard to find a silent spot, and staff don’t seem to enforce any sense of academic atmosphere. The shift reflects a broader issue with UC Davis — lots of image, very little substance. If you’re serious about studying, this isn’t the environment that will support you. For a school that calls itself research-focused, this library feels mor... read more
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Peter J. Shields Library has a 4.5 star rating with 134 reviews.
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Peter J. Shields Library is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 7:30 a.m.
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