COVID-19 Information
To visit the library, you must provide proof of vaccination, photo ID and wear a mask.
No food is permitted.
Proof of Vaccination Required
Starting on November 1, 2021 all people (students, faculty, staff, and visitors) using university services on campus, including library services, must provide Proof of Vaccination or Exemption.
NOTE: These requirements will be reviewed regularly and may change with limited notice.
The University of Alberta Library aims to provide a safe and healthy environment for all library patrons and our staff. Your patience with our staff is appreciated and abuse of staff members will not be tolerated.
Library Study Rooms
Study rooms are available for booking for UA students. The library also has temporary drop-in and bookable spaces for attending online classes while on campus for Fall 2021.
Course Materials
Course Materials (formerly Reserves) are accessible in print with short loan periods either in a Course Materials Room or at a Service Desk in our libraries. We highly recommend creating a Reading List to alert our staff to the items that you need available for your students. It may take some time to purchase and receive items, so please create your list well in advance of the start of classes each term.
Library staff can help you identify library materials, or alternative sources of course material, that are both online and no-cost or low-cost to students. If assigning a required textbook for your students, textbook adoption requests should be submitted to the UAlberta Bookstore.