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A small, individual study space that normally contains a desk and a shelf. Carrels can be found in most libraries, and can be either partitioned or enclosed in order to privide a quiet, private study environment.
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"Individual Study Carrels, Temple University Libraries, February 20, 2010" by Temple University Libraries is licensed under CC BY.
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Merriam-Webster Online
2015 carrel. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carrel, accessed April 21, 2015.