In order to ensure a pleasant and productive environment for study and research for all users, the Library has designated Quiet Study, Silent Study and Group Study areas.

Signage indicating these designations is posted on study carrels and elsewhere.

If individuals or groups are conducting conversations or otherwise disturbing others in these areas, please notify a library staff member.

Note: cell phone conversations may be conducted in the stairwells and group study areas.

Quiet study

• speak quietly and keep conversations brief
• no cell phone use

W.A.C. Bennett Library (SFU Burnaby)

• All study seating on Floors 4, 5 & 7
• Room 4009 on Floor 4

Belzberg Library (SFU Vancouver)

• All areas

Fraser Library (SFU Surrey)

• All areas of the Library except those designated as silent study or group study

Silent study

• refrain from talking or using cell phones

W.A.C. Bennett Library (SFU Burnaby)

• Room 5102 on Floor 5
• Floor 6

Belzberg Library (SFU Vancouver)

• no areas are designated as silent study

Fraser Library (SFU Surrey)

• Silent Study Room 3650

Group study

• discussion encouraged
• cell phone use allowed

W.A.C. Bennett Library (SFU Burnaby)

• The north east quadrant on Floor 2
• Group Study rooms on Floor 2

Belzberg Library (SFU Vancouver)

• Room 1070, Mezzanine level - No cell phone conversations permitted

Fraser Library (SFU Surrey)

• Team Rooms 3658, 3660, 3662, 3664, 3666, 3668 and 3670 and 3695 (Student Learning Commons)