Library Spaces

Find the perfect space to study, work on a project, meet friends, or just relax in one of our campus library locations.

Types of Study Spaces

 

Social spaces are for groups to work together. Ideal for students needing a space to attend heavily interactive online classes.

Learning is often a social and communal activity. The library is the natural place for tutoring, working on group projects and studying together. We are limited by the layout and features of the library. These are the expectations when using the library space.

  • Phones – keep phones on silent and take loud conversations outside of the library.
  • Videos and media – use headphones to watch videos and other media with sound. If you don’t have headphones you can buy ear buds at the front desk.
  • Talking and group work are important for learning – please be respectful to others. We encourage group work at our tables, but keep the volume reasonable and content respectful. Be aware of people around you. If you would like a more private space, you can book a study room
  • Alternative spaces – the libraries work with our Facilities department to promote additional space for study elsewhere on campus.

In Common study areas and study carrels, low-level conversation is welcome, however, these are quieter, more traditional library spaces. Ideal for students needing a space to attend online classes with little to no interaction required.

Please keep volume levels low and be mindful of those working around you.

Expectations:

  • Use headphones when listening to music, watching videos or attending an online class
  • Put your cell phone on vibrate
  • Keep phone conversations quiet and brief
 

In Regina Library, room 207.14 is a designated quiet space. If you are looking for a quiet space, please consult with library staff.

Expectations:

  • Individual study, keep conversations to a minimum
  • Use headphones when listening to music, watching videos or listening to lessons
  • Put your cell phone on vibrate and take calls in another part of the building
  • Be mindful of loud typing on keyboards

 

Bookable Spaces

 

Visit https://saskpolytech.libcal.com/ to book your library space. 

 

Description:

  • Each student can have 2 active bookings at a time. You may book a space up to one week in advance. Once your first booking has expired, you can make a new one. 
  • Bookings are a maximum of 2 hours. If you need longer than 2 hours (or are writing an exam that requires more time) please speak to library staff at the front desk.
  • If your group does not show up within 15 minutes of their booking, the room can be given to another group. The new group may continue to use the room even if the original group arrives late.
  • Room capacity is listed in brackets next to the room number.
  • Use your Sask Polytech email address to book the room (@saskpolytech.ca)
  • White board markers are available at the front desk.
  • Group study rooms include white boards and Smart TV monitors that you can connect to.
  • We encourage you to cancel your booking if you are unable to make it.

 

Terms and Conditions:

  • Permitted users: Our study room bookings are restricted to current Saskatchewan Polytechnic students and staff members. If you are not a member of the Sask Polytech community and would like to use one of our study rooms, please consult with library staff.
  • Food and drink: Users are permitted to eat and drink in study rooms, but we ask that you be careful when eating or drinking around library-owned technology. We appreciate it when you clean up after yourself.
  • Noise policy: There is no policy regarding noise, but we ask that users remain respectful of the other patrons using the library by keeping noise and disruptions to a minimum.
  • Booking hours: Study rooms can only be booked during the library’s opening hours.

 

Prince Albert Study Room info:

Note: This booking calendar can only be used to book the study room after 3:00pm on weekdays. If you would like to use this study room before 3:00 pm on weekdays, please visit the administration area next to the library OR by emailing princealbert.roombookings@saskpolytech.ca

 

Visit https://saskpolytech.libcal.com/ to book your library space. 

 

Description:

  • Online booking requests are available for Sask Polytech instructors and staff
  • If a student would like to book a lab, please stop by the front desk or chat with us online and we will book it for you if it's available. 
  • All bookings are subject to cancellation with 24 hours notice
  • Please note, booking requests may be limited or unavailable to instructors during the months of September and January
  • Labs can be booked up to 6 months in advance and repeating/recurring bookings are permitted
  • Please keep our computer labs tidy and push your chairs in before you leave

 

Terms and Conditions:

  • Computer lab use is for educational purposes, in support of Saskatchewan Polytechnic Goals and Objectives.  Saskatchewan Polytechnic Library reserves the right to refuse/cancel the room booking if the event or function is deemed inappropriate.  In addition, access may be denied to individuals or groups who have, in the past, misused or abused the computer lab privileges.
  • Computer labs are only bookable during the library's opening hours. 
  • Eating is not permitted in the library computer labs. Drinks with lids are permitted.

The laptop lab offers a flexible, mobile alternative for accessing information and technology. Faculty can reserve the mobile laptop lab as an alternative to reserving a computer lab.

 

Mobile Laptop Lab can be signed out for 4 hours and are reserved on a first-come-first-serve basis by completing the on-line request form for the respective campus:

Regina: https://saskpolytech.libcal.com/reserve/reginalaptopcart

Saskatoon: https://saskpolytech.libcal.com/reserve/saskatoonlaptopcart

Saskatoon laptop lab - access to 36 laptops

Regina laptop lab – access to 21 laptops

Terms and Conditions:

  • Mobile Laptop Lab use is for educational purposes, in support of Saskatchewan Polytechnic Goals and Objectives.  Saskatchewan Polytechnic Library reserves the right to refuse/cancel the room booking if the event or function is deemed inappropriate.  In addition, access may be denied to individuals or groups who have, in the past, misused or abused the computer lab privileges.
  • Mobile Laptop Lab are only bookable during the library's opening hours. 

 

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