6 options
Quiet or silent study
Best options for focused solo study with limited or no talking.
- Cameron Library
- Rutherford Library North
- Rutherford Library South
- Geoffrey and Robyn Sperber Health Sciences Library
Find a study spot on campus
Quiet zones, silent spaces, discussion areas, bookable rooms, and calm places to reset.
Study Spots
Choose a space by noise level, access, and the kind of work you need to do.
The guide below brings together library study zones, bookable rooms, calm rooms, and reflection spaces. Use the directory filters when you already know whether you need silence, group conversation, late-night access, or a quiet reset.
22 spaces
3 library zones
4 quick picks
Start with a study need
7 options
Discussion and group work
Spaces where normal conversation or group work is allowed.
- Cameron Library
- Rutherford Library North
- Rutherford Library South
- Geoffrey and Robyn Sperber Health Sciences Library
2 options
Late-night or 24/7 study
Spaces with official 24/7 or after-hours study access.
- Cameron Library
- Augustana Library
5 options
Calm, prayer, and reflection
Not general study rooms, but useful for a quiet reset between classes.
- Cameron Library Listening Space
- Student Calm Room, Corbett Hall
- Multi-faith Prayer and Meditation Space, HUB Mall
- Multi-faith Prayer and Meditation Space, SUB
Noise guide
Library zone language, translated
Silent Study Zone
No talking. Phones should be silent.
Best for
- deep reading
- exam prep
- writing
- focused individual work
Quiet Study Zone
Whisper only. Phones should be on vibrate.
Best for
- solo study
- light laptop work
- low noise review
Discussion Zone
Normal conversation and group work are allowed.
Best for
- group projects
- peer study
- collaborative work
Directory
Official library study areas
Find the right spot
Search by building, room, campus, access rule, amenity, or study style.
Campus
Noise
22 spaces
North Campus
Cameron Library
Science and engineering library with discussion areas, quiet basement study, a silent 3rd floor, bookable rooms, extensive computing, and 24/7 access to the basement Knowledge Common and Study Hall for staff and students.
View zone locations
- Discussion: Main Floor, 2nd Floor Common Area
- Quiet: Knowledge Common and Study Hall, Basement
- Silent: 3rd Floor
Amenities
- 18 bookable study rooms on the main floor and basement
- Over 400 Windows computing workstations listed on the Cameron location page
- Table seating with plug-ins
- Individual and group workstations
General areas are drop-in during library hours. The basement Knowledge Common and Study Hall are listed as 24/7 for staff and students only with ONEcard required for entry.
North Campus
Cameron Library Listening Space
A therapeutic space on the first floor of Cameron Library using natural and hybrid soundscapes intended to support mindful calm and wellbeing while students relax, study, or socialize.
Amenities
- Adaptive soundscape environment
- Wellbeing-oriented study or relaxation space
Use during Cameron Library access hours unless local signage says otherwise.
North Campus
Rutherford Library North
Large humanities, social sciences, and education library with over 700 study spaces across five floors, plus discussion, quiet, and silent areas.
View zone locations
- Discussion: Main Floor, 2nd Floor, 4th Floor
- Quiet: 3rd Floor
- Silent: 5th Floor, Room 3-112 on the 3rd Floor
Amenities
- Over 700 study spaces on 5 floors
- 30 laptop stations
- 110 computing workstations
- Group study rooms
General study spaces are drop-in during library hours. Study rooms are bookable.
North Campus
Rutherford Library South
Rutherford South provides a quieter reading room and discussion foyer, plus nearly 500 study spaces and IST computer labs.
View zone locations
- Discussion: 2nd Floor Foyer
- Quiet: 2nd Floor Reading Room
Amenities
- Just under 500 study spaces
- IST computer lab 2-03 with 35 workstations
- IST computer lab 2-05a with 15 workstations
Use during Rutherford Library hours.
North Campus
Rutherford Library Family Corner
A registered-access, child-friendly space for students and employees who parent or care for children, with study stations, computers, a conference table, lactation space, stroller parking, and child-friendly supplies.
Amenities
- Study stations with computers and study equipment
- Conference table and chairs
- Toys and books
- Small kitchen area with sink, kettle, bottle warmers, and equipment
Registration with Student Success and Experience is required. Approved users access the room with ONEcard and must supervise children at all times.
North Campus
Geoffrey and Robyn Sperber Health Sciences Library
Health sciences library with clearly separated discussion, quiet, and silent zones plus 22 bookable study rooms on the main and lower levels.
View zone locations
- Discussion: Level 1 east side outside the Teaching and Learning and Maker Labs, Teaching and Learning Lab if available, Maker Lab if available, Entrance area by service desk and stairs
- Quiet: Level 1 west side by the Indigenous Learning Space and Indigenous Healing Collection, Lower Level around the stairs leading to silent study space
- Silent: Lower Level back half starting at the RC 424.7 book stacks and study room L1-152A, South end long hall
Amenities
- 22 bookable study rooms on the main and lower levels
- 12 group study rooms and 10 individual study rooms listed on the booking page
- Table seating with electrical outlets
- Group study rooms with monitors for laptop connection
General areas are drop-in during library hours. Group and individual rooms can be booked.
Augustana Campus
Augustana Library
Augustana Library has discussion study on the main floor, quiet study on the lower level, bookable study rooms and booths, computer workstations, and a 24/7 study space with after-hours entrance access.
View zone locations
- Discussion: Main Floor
- Quiet: Lower Level
Amenities
- 7 bookable study rooms
- 3 bookable study booths
- Over 40 Windows computing workstations
- Tables, chairs, and soft seating near power outlets
The 24/7 study space is accessible through the south Forum entrance after hours, but is closed for statutory holidays and during summer months.
Campus Saint-Jean
Bibliotheque Saint-Jean
Campus Saint-Jean library with quiet carrels and tables, discussion areas near service points, five bookable group study rooms, and one silent study room.
View zone locations
- Discussion: Main floor service areas near the welcome desk and printer
- Quiet: Main floor study carrels and tables in the general and education collections
- Silent: Silent study room
Amenities
- 48 study carrels, including 2 with adjustable desks
- 5 group study rooms for 2 to 6 people
- Rooms 1-12F and 1-12H have wall-mounted LCD screens
- 6 Windows computers listed in the study area directory
Check current hours before visiting. The library hours page listed a spring/summer closure notice when checked.
Multiple Campuses
Library Bookable Study Rooms
Central booking option for study rooms across Cameron, Augustana, Bibliotheque Saint-Jean, Rutherford, Sperber, and Weir Library.
Amenities
- Cameron Library: 18 rooms
- Augustana Library: 7 study rooms and 3 study booths
- Bibliotheque Saint-Jean: 5 rooms
- Rutherford Library: 7 rooms on the booking page; Rutherford location page separately says 5 rooms on the second, fourth, and fifth levels
Study rooms are available for booking during library hours by U of A students and staff only. Rooms may be booked up to seven days in advance. Regular term bookings are up to 2 hours per day; exam period bookings are up to 4 hours per day.
North Campus
Digital Scholarship Centre
Research and training facility with makerspace, studio space, high-performance computers, digital technology, workshops, and consultations.
Amenities
- Makerspace tools
- Studio spaces for digitization, gaming, virtual reality, audio, photography, or videography
- High-performance computers and specialized software
- Free workshops
Many DSC tools and spaces require certification, consultation, or booking. Check DSC pages before visiting for project work.
North Campus
Weir Law Library
Law Library study space managed by the Faculty of Law. The library hours page says the space is open to all U of A students and staff during Law Centre hours with ONEcard access.
Amenities
- 15 rooms listed on one version of the library booking page
- Study room policies routed to Faculty of Law information on another version of the booking page
Tap ONEcard for access during Law Centre hours. Confirm Faculty of Law room booking policies before relying on bookable room availability.
North Campus
Student Calm Room, Corbett Hall
Calm room listed in the provided Campus Maps.docx. Treat as a wellbeing/reset space rather than a general study room until details are manually verified.
Manual review required for eligibility, hours, and access instructions.
North Campus
Graduate Student Calm Room, Triffo Hall
Graduate student calm room listed in the provided Campus Maps.docx. Treat as a wellbeing/reset space until access details are manually verified.
Manual review required for room number, eligibility, hours, and access instructions.
Calgary Campus
Student Calm Room, Calgary Campus
Calgary Campus calm room listed in the provided Campus Maps.docx.
Manual review required for eligibility, hours, and access instructions.
North Campus
SUB Basement Quiet Room
Quiet room listed in the provided Campus Maps.docx. Good candidate for a non-library quiet option, pending manual confirmation.
Manual review required for current access and appropriate use.
North Campus
DICE 8th Floor Quiet Room
Quiet room listed in the provided Campus Maps.docx. Potential North Campus quiet option pending manual confirmation.
Manual review required for current access and appropriate use.
North Campus
Fine Arts Building Lower Level Quiet Room
Quiet room listed in the provided Campus Maps.docx. Potential arts-area quiet option pending manual confirmation.
Manual review required for current access and appropriate use.
North Campus
Multi-faith Prayer and Meditation Space, HUB Mall
Prayer and meditation space listed in the provided Campus Maps.docx. Include as a reflection/reset option, not a general study room.
Manual review required for current access, etiquette, and hours.
North Campus
Multi-faith Prayer and Meditation Space, SUB
Prayer and meditation space listed in the provided Campus Maps.docx. Include as a reflection/reset option, not a general study room.
Manual review required for current access, etiquette, and hours.
North Campus
Prayer Space, ECHA
Prayer space listed in the provided Campus Maps.docx. Include as a reflection/reset option, not a general study room.
Manual review required for current access, etiquette, and hours.
North Campus
Chaplains' Centre
Chaplains' Centre listed in the provided Campus Maps.docx. Useful as a spiritual support/reflection resource rather than a study area.
Manual review required for current access, services, and hours.
Enterprise Square
Enterprise Square Reflection or Prayer Space
Enterprise Square Room L-330 is listed in the provided Campus Maps.docx under prayer and reflection spaces.
Manual review required for current access, etiquette, and hours.
No study spots match those filters.
This dataset is an informational guide for finding study, quiet, calm, and reflection spaces. Hours, access rules, room availability, and bookings can change. Confirm live details with the University of Alberta Library, campus maps, LibCal, or the owning unit before publishing. Last verified: June 12, 2026.
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