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Quiet zones, silent spaces, discussion areas, bookable rooms, and calm places to reset.

Sources last verified September 30, 2026

What the zone names mean3

The library's own words for how quiet a space is.

  • Silent Study Zone

    No talking. Phones should be silent.

    Best fordeep reading, exam prep, writing, focused individual work

  • Quiet Study Zone

    Whisper only. Phones should be on vibrate.

    Best forsolo study, light laptop work, low-noise review

  • Discussion Zone

    Normal conversation and group work are allowed.

    Best forgroup projects, peer study, collaborative work

All spaces22

Pick how quiet it has to be; every space links to the page that runs it.

22 of 22 spaces.

  • North Campus

    Cameron Library

    Main floor, basement, 2nd floor common area, and 3rd floor

    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.

    Has: 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

    SilentQuiet

  • North Campus

    Cameron Library Listening Space

    Cameron 1-40

    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.

    Has: Adaptive soundscape environment, Wellbeing oriented study or relaxation space

    Calm

  • North Campus

    Rutherford Library North

    Main floor through 5th floor

    Large humanities, social sciences, and education library with over 700 study spaces across five floors, plus discussion, quiet, and silent areas.

    Has: Over 700 study spaces on 5 floors, 30 laptop stations, 110 computing workstations, Group study rooms

    SilentQuiet

  • North Campus

    Rutherford Library South

    2nd Floor foyer and reading room

    Rutherford South provides a quieter reading room and discussion foyer, plus nearly 500 study spaces and IST computer labs.

    Has: Just under 500 study spaces, Ist computer lab 2 03 with 35 workstations, Ist computer lab 2 05a with 15 workstations

    QuietDiscussion

  • North Campus

    Rutherford Library Family Corner

    Room 3-114

    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.

    Has: Study stations with computers and study equipment, Conference table and chairs, Toys and books, Small kitchen area with sink, kettle, bottle warmers, and equipment

    Specialized

  • North Campus

    Geoffrey and Robyn Sperber Health Sciences Library

    Level 1 and Lower Level

    Health sciences library with clearly separated discussion, quiet, and silent zones plus 22 bookable study rooms on the main and lower levels.

    Has: 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

    SilentQuiet

  • Augustana Campus

    Augustana Library

    Main floor and lower level

    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.

    Has: 7 bookable study rooms, 3 bookable study booths, Over 40 windows computing workstations, Tables, chairs, and soft seating near power outlets

    QuietDiscussion

  • Campus Saint-Jean

    Bibliotheque Saint-Jean

    Main floor service areas, study carrels, tables, and group study rooms

    Campus Saint-Jean library with quiet carrels and tables, discussion areas near service points, five bookable group study rooms, and one silent study room.

    Has: 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

    SilentQuiet

  • Multiple Campuses

    Library Bookable Study Rooms

    Bookable rooms and booths across participating libraries

    Central booking option for study rooms across Cameron, Augustana, Bibliotheque Saint-Jean, Rutherford, Sperber, and Weir Library.

    Has: 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

    DiscussionQuiet

  • North Campus

    Digital Scholarship Centre

    Second floor of Cameron Library

    Research and training facility with makerspace, studio space, high-performance computers, digital technology, workshops, and consultations.

    Has: Makerspace tools, Studio spaces for digitization, gaming, virtual reality, audio, photography, or videography, High performance computers and specialized software, Free workshops

    Specialized

  • North Campus

    Weir Law Library

    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.

    Has: 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

    QuietDiscussion

  • North Campus

    Student Calm Room, Corbett Hall

    Room 1-79

    A room set aside for resting and decompressing rather than for studying. Check the linked page for who can use it and when it is open.

    Calm

  • North Campus

    SUB Basement Quiet Room

    Basement 0-90

    A quiet room in the Students' Union Building, useful when the libraries are full. Check the linked page for hours.

    Quiet

  • North Campus

    DICE 8th Floor Quiet Room

    8th floor

    A quiet room on the eighth floor of DICE, away from the main library floors. Check the linked page for hours.

    Quiet

  • North Campus

    Prayer Space, ECHA

    Room 2-407

    A prayer space for quiet reflection, rather than a general study room.

    Calm

  • North Campus

    Chaplains' Centre

    Room 169

    Spiritual support and a quiet place to sit, rather than a study area.

    Calm

Getting into a study space5

  • What is ONEcard?

    ONEcard is the official UAlberta student identification card. New students usually need to register in at least one class, upload a photo, wait for approval, and pick up the card with government photo ID and UAlberta student ID. Remote students may have virtual ONEcard options.

    SourcesONEcard

  • Where can I get help with research, citations, and library access?

    Use UAlberta Library for research help, subject guides, databases, borrowing, citation support, course materials, study spaces, and interlibrary loan. Your ONEcard may also connect you to additional library access such as the Edmonton Public Library L-Pass for eligible students.

    SourcesUAlberta Library

  • Where can I get academic skills, writing, and learning support?

    The Academic Success Centre offers academic advising, learning support, workshops, online resources, and writing support for undergraduate and graduate students. Use it early for writing, exam preparation, time management, reading strategies, and adapting to Canadian academic expectations.

    SourcesAcademic Success Centre

  • Is it safe to walk on campus at night?

    UAlberta is an urban campus, so use normal city safety habits: travel with others when possible, plan transit, keep your phone charged, and avoid isolated routes late at night. UASU Safewalk is a volunteer-run service that can accompany students on or near campus when operating. Check current Safewalk hours before relying on it.

    SourcesSafewalk - UASU

  • What is the campus pedway system?

    Pedways are indoor, heated walkways, tunnels, and bridges that connect parts of North Campus. They are useful in winter because you can move between some major buildings with less outdoor exposure. Learn the routes around your own classes first, and use campus maps or signage when planning a new route because not every building is connected indoors.

    SourcesGetting around - ISVSCampus maps
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