Book student spaces

We offer spaces for students to:

• study and do group work together
• practice presentations with a full audiovisual set-up
• do remote interviews using Zoom or Teams
• use virtual reality technology in their studies
• produce high-quality digital media content

Project rooms & pods

Project rooms and pods are each equipped with a computer and AV system. You can use our computer or connect your own device. Learn more about the project rooms in BEC and pods in Clearihue A025.

Bookings: Book project rooms and pods using the Systems | Student spaces-bookings web app.

Library study rooms & Tek Booths

The library offers Tek Booths for 1–2 students and study rooms for groups of 3 or more. Some study rooms have a large display that you can connect your device to. Learn more about study space and room bookings in the library.

Bookings: Book study rooms and Tek Booths online using the library's online booking app.

Media rooms & spaces

Podcasting room in the library

Book the podcasting room (Mearns - McPherson 051) with the online Study Room Bookings app. Go to the lower level tab to see it.

When you arrive, pick up the room key from the Ask Us Desk and return it when you're done.

Viewing, listening and editing rooms in the library

Contact the library's Ask Us Desk to book any of the other media creation spaces in Mearns Centre - McPherson.

Video, podcasting and VR spaces in BEC and HSD

• Visit our pages on the video room or podcast corner for important information you should know before you book them.
• When you're ready, you can:
  • use our self-serve booking tool to reserve them, or
  • contact IT support for bookings and enquiries.

Guidelines

These guidelines apply to spaces managed by University Systems. Read the library's guidelines for study rooms and Tek Booths.

Booking guidelines

This is a shared service available to all UVic students. In an effort to provide fair opportunities to all, everyone is expected to follow the same guidelines:

• No food or open drink containers allowed.
• You have a daily booking limit of 2 hours.
• Be prepared to leave at the end of your booking if there's someone after you.
• If you can't make your booking, please cancel it to free up the time slot.
• Bookings will be held for 15 minutes after the schedule start time.
• All rooms must be vacated 10 minutes before the computer lab closes.
• If you move furniture or equipment, put them back the way you found them before you go.

If you violate these guidelines, your bookings may be cancelled and future booking privileges may be revoked.