With its green couch, ornate wooden chairs and stained glass window, the room is one of the most attractive study locations on campus.

Its soft lights and carpet give it a cozy atmosphere, and its long wooden tables are perfect for spreading out books and papers. But even if the Spalding Room doesn't entice you, the music library is worth a visit to sample its vast collection of classical and contemporary classical music. Visitors can also watch laser discs of operas and symphonies in private rooms.

Loeb Music Library is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Even if you don't regularly venture to William James Hall, the unparalleled view you can get from its top floor makes a trip to the building well worth a visit.

The balcony on the 15th floor--or, if the balcony is locked, a glance out the windows--provides an amazing view of Boston, Cambridge and beyond.

The Hancock towers, the Prudential, and Boston's other skyscrapers are all in plain view from the 15th floor, as is the majority of the Harvard campus.

The balcony is only unlocked for Psychology and Sociology department functions and on other chance occasions, according to Quincy House psychology tutor Ross Bergman.

But the top floor is accessible by elevator whenever William James is open: Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.