1. Learning environment: The dormitory is a private space, which may be disturbed by various kinds, such as roommate's noise, TV and social media. On the other hand, the library provides a quiet and dedicated learning environment, which helps students concentrate on their studies.

2. Learning atmosphere: In the dormitory, students may be attracted by all kinds of temptations, resulting in lower learning efficiency. In the library, students around are studying hard, and this atmosphere will encourage students to study harder.

3. Access to resources: Libraries usually have rich academic resources, such as books, periodicals, electronic resources, etc., which are convenient for students to consult materials. Students need to borrow or consult in the library.

4. Communication and cooperation: In the library, students can have academic exchanges and cooperation with other students to solve problems together. In the dormitory, there are relatively few opportunities for such exchanges and cooperation.

5. Self-discipline and planning: In the dormitory, students may disrupt their study plans because of lack of self-discipline. In the library, it is easier for students to study according to their own study plan and improve their self-discipline ability.

6. Rest and relaxation: The dormitory is the living place for students. Besides studying, you need to rest and relax. The library is mainly used as a learning place, and students' time in the library is mainly used for learning.

In a word, the main differences between college students living in dormitories and libraries are learning environment, atmosphere, resource acquisition, exchange and cooperation, self-discipline and planning, and rest and relaxation. In order to improve the learning effect, it is suggested that college students arrange their time reasonably and make full use of the high-quality resources of the library.