Study Spaces

Quiet Study Area

The upper level of the New Westminster campus and the lower level of the Coquitlam campus library are not only where you'll find the bulk of our print collection, but it's also a space reserved for quiet study. The tables and study carrels are wired for power so you can charge your phone or laptop while you're reading, and the natural light and calm environment will help you ace those courses!

Silent Study & Library Event Space

The New Westminster campus library has a large room on the main level reserved mainly for silent study. There's no need to book it like the other study rooms, it's always open for you to drop by and for as long as you need. There are reading lamps equipped with USB ports to make charging convenient, and the ceiling mounted lights are dimmable using the switch on the wall. The room may occasionally be used to host library events; advance notice of events will be posted on the door.

Online Course Workspace

Looking for a place to attend your online classes? We have dedicated study carrels with power outlets at the back of the library - lower level at New Westminster, upper level at Coquitlam. You can borrow a laptop, headset, webcam, and much more from the front checkout desk. 

Food and Drink

Drinks in covered spill-proof containers and foods that won't disturb others or leave a residue are acceptable. Quick snacks are fine, but all warm food needs to be eaten outside of the library.

* Due to ongoing construction at the Coquitlam campus which has created a disturbance in the exterior mouse population, absolutely no food is allowed in that library for the time being.

Lost and Found

Any personal items we find in the library are immediately taken to the Security booth.

Group Study Rooms

Book a Study Room

Study rooms are available in the library for small groups to gather. Five rooms are available upstairs at the New Westminster Campus, one on the lower level, and six on the main level at the Coquitlam Campus. Students may book rooms up to two hours per day and twice a week. Bookings may be made up to one week in advance. Booked rooms not occupied within the first 15 minutes are then available for anyone to use or book.

Book a study room online, in person at the Check Out Desk or by phone. New Westminster Campus: 604-527-5568 and Coquitlam; Campus: 604-777-6130.

Media Equipment rooms are available for booking as well, two at New Westminster and one at Coquitlam, but they are reserved for groups conducting filming and interviewing, viewing DVDs or other media projects.
 

Booking Details

• Rooms may be booked up to a week in advance by currently registered students only.
• Are you Faculty? Please book a room with Room & Event Booking.
• One booking per group per day.
• If a group hasn't arrived after 15 minutes, the room can be re-booked by others. Just come to the front desk to re-book a forfeited room.
• Study rooms must be vacated 15 minutes before the library closes. See the Library's hours on the footer of our home page.
• To cancel and remove your booking, click on your group name, login with your student ID and delete.
• The Library reserves the right to deny room access to any group or individual for misuse or inappropriate behaviour.

What's in that room?

Remote controls for the equipment and dry erase pens for the white board are available to sign out at the front desk.

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