Ayala Science Library

Ayala is definitely a nice place to study.
People always told me, if you want to be productive and actually study, you go to Ayala. If you want to study but still converse, you go to Langson. If you want to «study» but really play, Gateway is where it’s at.
I really do get a lot of stuff done here. You have so many floors to choose from. It gets quieter as you go up. There’s also a computer lab and study rooms.
My only thing is, the lighting can be dark. Where it makes the place seem a bit depressing. It also makes me sleepy.
I realize I like a little bit of ambient noise, so I rather study at Langson.

This library is the only thing I liked about UC Irvine. I definitely, unabashedly did not like that university and this library became the only sanctuary I could find there. The days I spent barricaded in the stacks surrounded by books on ancient wars and the brilliant generals who, with their revolutionary military strategies, bravely fought and won them inspired me to soldier on despite my unrelenting hatred of that school.
Anyway, it’s spacious and clean. Quiet. Lots of variation in tables and desks. It isn’t swampy like Langson, breezily well ventilated, and there’s always more than enough room so you can be appropriately distanced from noisy sleepers, unapologetic garlic eaters, and others unfamiliar with social etiquette.
If you are at UCI and you are miserable because you chose the wrong school, go to this library. It was the only thing that made the expense and time wasted at that school worth it for me.

Good old Science Library. Back in my day, which wasn’t too long ago… science library wasn’t named after anyone. I always joked with my friends that one day when I win the lottery, rob a bank, become a gold digger, or become extremely wealthy all on my own, that I’d name the science library after me. Ayala, you have destroyed my undergrad dreams! Will I have to venture off to PSLH or MSTB now? Unless those buildings are already named…
This was probably one of the best places to study on campus. Way better than Langson, Gateway, and the enginerd’s love EG. It was always open late and you could spend a lot of time studying or pretending to study with all the other bio majors at UCI — so like 50% of the campus.
1^st floor — This seems to be science library’s take on gateway. Lots of open tables and study rooms that are dedicated mostly to LARC classes. Usually this place would open the latest and 24 hrs during finals.
2^nd floor — The place to check out books if you were too cheap to buy your on books, at least 1 book would be on reserve. Sometimes you’d have to fight the 500 other students in your Bio93 class for the copy, but you’d eventually get it. I found it most amusing when there would be pages torn out of a book lol. Cut-​throat! Though, I’m sure the person that did it realized they no longer want to be pre-​med anyways. Besides the books on reserve there are copy machines here and a wide open space with lots of tables for studying.
3^rd floor — I have no idea what is here. Possibly an alternate universe or Narnia.
4^th/​5^th/​6^th all have similar layouts. Computers by the elevators if you didn’t like lugging around your laptop. Lots of open tables and smaller study desks that no one really used unless it was midterms/​finals week and everyone was up in the library. There are study rooms scattered throughout and hidden study spots if you looked hard enough. I liked the secret rooms that had big open windows outlooking Steinhaus and McGaugh Hall. It provided you a great view of the steps and the little sperm that is swimming towards the science library’s clever artichitectural design — the enterprise if you’re PC and a woman’s vagina otherwise.
4^th floor — In my era, this floor is where all the non science majors and frat/​sorority people studied. Though most affiliated people didn’t hang out on this side of campus. Who else was going to take care of flyering on ring road?
5^th floor — This seemed to be where all the bio majors studied. Occasionally, you’d run into a fob that enjoyed talking loudly on his phone, but this holds true for the entire library.
6h floor — I liked to go here when I was trying to hide out from people. This floor was usually the emptiest.
Thank you science library for providing me a a space to study and a space to nap between classes during my undergrad years. I miss you dearly.

As a UCI alumni, I will just say that one of the things I miss about my undergrad career is the Science library. It’s a great place to study. There are 6 floors where you can study in either your own private cubicle, tables, or a private study room (usually it’s on a first-​come first service basis, but you need to reserve it during finals week for a certain amount of time).
I remember hiding out on either the 5^th or 6^th floor, where you would find me in my usual cubicle or on the computers. It’s quiet and the environment is conducive to learning.
Oh, how I miss thee, my dear Science library.

This library is more quiet and ventilated than Langston, and has more books related to science majors.
1^st floor is help desk.
2^nd floor is open study rooms.
3^rd floor is a secret.
4^th floor has computers and tables.
5^th floor has a lot of study rooms and computers in the front.
6^th floor has 2 study rooms on either side, and lots of study tables and computers in the front.

Everyone refers to this library as sci li… personally i prefer slibs
I practically live at this library…
Necessities to get your study on:
1. Lots of outlets — check
2. Tables/​Booths/​Comfy Chairs — check
3. Quiet Study Areas — check
4. Study Rooms — check
5. Wi-​Fi – (can be slow at times) but… check
Overall great place to study on campus.

One word: study rooms.
Okay that was actually two words. I should’ve said «one phrase.»
Anyways, yes, this place is AWESOME because there are study rooms! Shut out the rest of the world for a few hours while you get your studying on. Beware, during midterms and especially finals, most of the study rooms will be occupied unless you dash in right when the library opens.
But fear not, if you are unable to obtain a study room, because there are rows upon rows upon rows upon floors upon rooms of tables to study at, all equipped with outlets to fuel your laptops and lights in order that you may see your studying material better and brighter.
Also, tons of books to read, although they’re mostly sciency. The fiction reader will want to check out Langson Library instead.
Check out the aerial view of the Ayala Science Library and you will notice that it looks like a uterus OR an x-​wing fighter from Star Wars… whichever you prefer. Also, the two panes of glass you see lining the front of the science library as you enter are like giant transition lenses. They darken when sunlight hits them so that your retinas don’t sizzle as you are trying to read your sun-​brightened textbook.

Nick H and a Science Library?
Yup​.my undergrad was Biochem and this library served more purpose to me than did Berkely’s. This is one of the better Science Libraries in California. Yes, everything is available on the internet, but it’s nice to pick up a hard copy now and again. The library certainly earned its respect from me.
Nice décor and kept really clean. This place is also ideal for studying with a ton of individual desks, group tables and chairs.
The reason I write this review now is just to say that I was saddened when I found out they their hours were reduced significantly.
Overall, if you are a fan of libraries. this is one to check out! Minus one star because of the limited hours.
UCI Science Library. another reason the OC is the best place to live?

I started going here when the name of this place was still the plain ol’ «science library». I’ve been wondering how to say, «hey guys, I’m going to head over to the «Francisco-J.-Ayala-Science-Library».
I guess I’ll just keep calling it the «science library» to make things easier.
As a CLS major, I usually have classes in the late afternoon and evenings and I go here at night if anything. I would give this library five stars, but I dread going to the bathrooms and individual study rooms as they are often filled with trash. As for the bathrooms, the trash bin overfills with toilet paper and paper towels frequently. Oh, and the study rooms smell musty or just simply like horrendous B.O.
However, what I do like about this library is the overall quietness and the newer atmosphere in comparison to the Langson. It’s too bad that I’m in the school of Social Ecology and I usually have to go to Langson since it’s the Arts & Humanities library. No worries, I still prefer the science library because of the overall quieter environment to study in.
I get sad during finals week because 1. I know this place is packed and 2. Because of finals.