Perry-Castañeda Library — Local services in Austin

My second home. It's a nice, quaint building that masks the sorrows of various students. I come here when I want to wallow in despair and have my soul sucked from my body. Would recommend to those who wish to get nothing done and proceed to pull an all-nighter afterwards

Pros: Has electricity outlets (Comfy)? couches for those 30min study breaks Nice new, top of the line Macs to procrastinate on Has quiet floors for those who actually want to study If you have friends, there will always be food Miniature scale of Asia in the Commons area at night

Cons: Not enough outlets No tissues at every table to wipe the tears Might cause students to lose track of time Possibility of raising stress levels Restrooms stink more than an old convenience store restroom with an underpaid, under-appreciated janitor

If you don't believe me, I'm currently doing this review at the PCL instead of studying...

This is my favorite library anywhere! Nothing like the feel of a real book in your hands. It bursts with knowledge and information.

I followed the yellow brick road at PCL to find the CIA reading list. I do not know if it was available because CIA Director John Brennan is a previous UT employee. Then, I found the book that doesn't exist. It didn't at the time. This is also the location where in 30 minutes flat, I found the manifesto of the Twitter Terrorist in 2009.

Truly what happens here...

If you're feeling miserable and want to study, head for PCL. You'll still feel miserable, but your studying will definitely get done. They recently added new tables on the 6th floor (which leads me to believe that other floors got a little update, as well), and let me tell you - these things have power outlets. Gone are the days of dragging tables around and fighting your fellow students for those precious juice-producers (though I won't claim that problem has been completely eliminated)....