Spaces & room bookings

Book a study space

Do you need a private space in the library to study by yourself or in a group? You can book a study room or Tek Booth online.

There are also a few extra study rooms in the Priestly Library that you can book at the front desk.

Book a study room if you have a group of more than 2 people. We have study rooms in both the Mearns - McPherson Library and the Priestly Library.

Book a Tek Booth if you need a space for 1 or 2 people. These are great for taking a Zoom call or doing focused online work. You can find the Tek Booths on the main floor of the Mearns - McPherson Library.

Using study rooms and Tek Booths

Study spaces and Tek Booths can be booked up to a week in advance. You can make 1 booking per day, for up to 2 hours at a time. If you are more than 15 minutes late, your booking will be cancelled.

Study spaces and Tek Booths are available on a first-come, first-served basis when they aren’t booked. No food or drink is allowed inside Tek Booths.

Read our study space guidelines for more information. 

Collaboration screens

Some of our group study rooms have large collaboration screens. You can plug in your device to display it on the screen.

You can find the screens in:

• Mearns - McPherson, rooms 113A–113D
• Mearns - McPherson, room 131
• Mearns - McPherson, rooms A103, A105, 107
• Priestly, room A151

Computer workstations

We have many computer workstations available in the library. No need to book—just find a free station and sign in with your Netlink ID.

Most workstations are on the main floor of the Mearns - McPherson Library. The workstations in Classroom 130 on the first floor are also available for individual use unless a class is in session. We also have a smaller number of workstations on other floors and in the Priestly Library.

You can use these stations for printing and scanning.

Do you want to borrow a laptop instead? Visit the Ask Us Desk for help, or learn more about our laptop and equipment lending. 

Quiet study

Quiet study areas

Some of our open study areas are reserved for quiet study:

• Mearns - McPherson lower level
• Mearns - McPherson third floor
• Mearns - McPherson third floor mezzanine
• Priestly second floor

Having trouble finding a spot? The Mearns - McPherson third floor mezzanine and Priestly second floor are usually less busy.

On the third floor, you can also find six open office spaces that are available for individual study. They are open to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Everyone is welcome to work in our open study areas. Please avoid talking so that others can focus. 

Quiet study for grad students

We have study space reserved for grad students on the third floor of the Mearns - McPherson Library. This space is available on a first-come, first-served basis and should be used for quiet study.

We also have lockers for grad students where you can store your things while you study. You can sign out a locker key from the Ask Us Desk. 

Group study

If you want to study with a group, you can use the open study areas on the main and second floors of the Mearns - McPherson Library. Everyone is welcome to use these spaces, and talking is allowed.

The second floor is a great place for group study, with lots of long tables and a lively atmosphere. If you want a slightly quieter spot, check around the ends of the bookshelves.

The Digital Scholarship Commons on the third floor also offers group study space. This room has tables for shared work as well as individual workstations. It is sometimes closed for workshops.

You can also use the first floor of the Priestly Library to talk and study with a group. For quieter spots, check near the windows.

The Mearns - McPherson Library and the Priestly Library both have classrooms that you can use as study spaces unless they are booked for a class.

If your group needs a private place to study, you can book a study room.

If you would prefer a quiet study environment, you can use the quiet study spaces instead.  

Priority workspaces

We have priority workspaces for disabled patrons on each floor of our library buildings. These are available to anyone who needs an accessible place to study.

These spaces are marked with an accessibility symbol. They are a mix of computer workstations, study tables and study carrels. Most are height adjustable.

Check the floor maps or contact us if you need help finding a workspace.

You can also use the adaptive tech rooms if you need a computer with adaptive hardware or software.

Assistive technology rooms

We welcome people with disabilities in the library. We also understand that standard library study spaces don’t work for everyone. The assistive technology rooms are here to support our disabled patrons in your studies. They are available to anyone who needs them.

These rooms include multiple workstations equipped with assistive software and hardware. The stations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please feel free to stop by and try them out.

If you need an introduction to any of the hardware or software, you can book an appointment for an assistive tech room tutorial.

Learn more about the assistive tech room details.

Locations:

• Mearns - McPherson Library: main floor, rooms 113e and 113f
• Priestly Library: main floor, room A147

Hardware and software details

Unplugged Lounge

The Unplugged Lounge offers a space to detox from technology while you study or relax. You can find it at the back of the main floor of Mearns - McPherson Library.

This tech-free space is meant to ease the anxiety of digital overload and provide a space for mindful learning.

We have lockers outside the space where you can safely store your devices. You can sign out a locker key from the Ask Us Desk.