Meeting / instruction spaces

  • 10 rectangular tables (easily movable with locking casters) and 30 chairs
  • Desktop computer with dual monitors, wireless keyboard and mouse on a moveable podium  tethered to the front of the room 
  • Ceiling-mounted projector and screen
  • Lapel microphone
Bookable meeting space in the Education and Music Library that has three long rows of tables with rolling chairs on both sides, a bank of frosted windows along the back wall and empty shelves to the left side wall.
View of the same table configuration from the opposite side of the room. A pull-down screen for a digital projector is mounted at the front of the space facing the tables and chairs. There is a podium with 2 computer monitors to the left of the screen in the corner of the room.

  • Ceiling-mounted video projector and whole-room sensitive microphone panel
  • Wall-mounted camera at front of room (captures the presenter and participants)
  • iMedia/presentation podium with desktop computer and access to USask web conferencing platforms
  • Large whiteboard at front of room
  • Projector screen pulls down from ceiling in front of whiteboard
  • Flip chart easel and paper
  • 8 movable rectangular tables and 23 chairs (can be arranged in boardroom or classroom style)
  • 1 table at back of room for supplies/food
  • Closet for coat and boot storage
  • Large windows on back wall with blinds
Interior view of the bookable meeting room in the Leslie and Irene Dube Health Sciences Library. This room has large white board on the far wall, four long tables arranged in a rectangle with chairs around the outside and open space in the middle.

  • 8 movable tables on locking casters (squared and rounded) and 30 chairs (can be arranged in boardroom or classroom style)
  • Desktop computer on podium tethered to front corner of the room
  • Ceiling mounted projector and screen at front
  • Speakers in ceiling
  • Microphone (note: microphone only - no webcam)
  • Whiteboards on front wall behind screen, small whiteboards on side walls
  • Carpet flooring
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  • Lecture capture and web-conferencing capabilities (speakers, microphones, audience and presenter cameras)
  • 28 student workstations with retractable monitors (includes 4 accessible workstations)
  • Dual projectors/screens and confidence monitor for instructor
  • Wireless keyboard and mouse on rolling podium
  • Document projector
  • Whiteboard (full length of room)
Murray library computer lab view from the front of the room. Three long rows of desk with computer monitors that pop-up or receed into the desktop.
Murray library computer lab view from the back of the room

Terms for use for meeting / instruction spaces

  • Only USask employees may book meeting and teaching spaces.
  • These spaces can be used for instruction, employee training or activities that support student learning.
  • You can book from 30 min after the library opens to 30 min before it closes. Include set up and clean up time when booking. 
  • Details of each space are listed above. Additional resources are your responsibility to arrange. 
  • Food and drink are welcome but alcohol is never permitted. You are responsible to remove all traces after your session. 
  • Contact Facilities Support Services to request additional garbage/recycling bins for your session.
  • Return the space to its original condition and configuration.
  • Library employees are not available to assist you. This includes moving furniture, providing materials or helping with technology. Check the IT Support Knowledge Base for help with technology in these spaces.  
  • The University Library is not responsible for marketing or publicizing sessions booked in our spaces.
  • These spaces are not intended to be used for regular reoccurring sessions.
  • Booking requests can be made up to 90 days before your session date.
  • All requests are moderated. We prioritize seasonal demand for study space and preserving an atmosphere conducive to normal activities in the library when evaluating booking requests.

Event spaces

  • Screen (pulls down from ceiling in front of mural)
  • Wall-mounted speakers (either side of screen and media panel pillar)
  • Media panel. User-provided items can be plugged in (microphone, etc.)
  • Lounge-style seating (along sides)
  • Movable rectangular tables (5 rows of 4 tables) with approximately four chairs per table (centre area)
  • Large windows on one side and back wall
This space is not enclosed and the surrounding area will remain open for student use during your booking. You should expect a higher volume level than other library spaces. This space is best for events that encourage the participation of passersby. It is not recommended for events that require a quiet audience.
Open study space with large tables and chairs in the middle, low upholstered lounge chairs along the wall, a bank of large windows across from the lounge chairs and a large colourful mural along the back wall.

View of the front of the bookable space on the ground floor Murray Library. The screen pulls down from the ceiling in front of the mural.

Open study space with a large window at the back. There are five rows of long tables with chairs and students seated studying and working on laptops.

View of the back of the ground floor Murray Library space.

  • 4 movable rectangular tables and 16 chairs
  • Large windows on side wall
  • Small counter with 4 chairs and access to USB and power outlets
This space is not enclosed. The surrounding area will remain available for student use during your booking. 
Bookable meeting space in the University Library Learning Commons in the College of Engineering. There are two square tables with two rolling chairs on each side situated next to a brick wall with concrete pillars on the opposite side.
View of the same table configuration from the opposite side of the room. There is a long narrow shelf with four tall stools with backs against the back wall

Terms of use for event spaces

  • University employees and students with a USask employee sponsor may book event spaces.
  • Events in these spaces must be focused on student learning. 
  • You can book from 30 min after the library opens to 30 min before it closes. Include set up and clean up time when booking. 
  • Details of each space are listed above. Additional resources are your responsibility to arrange. 
  • You may choose to notify library users that an event will be taking place by putting print notices on the tables in your booked event space two hours prior to the start time. You are responsible for creating, distributing and disposing of the notices which must include: event title, date, start and end times.
  • Food and drink are welcome but alcohol is never permitted. You are responsible to remove all traces after your event. 
  • Contact Facilities Support Services to request additional garbage/recycling bins for your event.
  • Return the space to its original condition and configuration.
  • Library employees are not available to assist you. This includes moving furniture, providing materials or helping with technology. Check the IT Support Knowledge Base for help with technology in these spaces.  
  • The University Library is not responsible for marketing or publicizing sessions booked in our spaces.
  • All requests are moderated. We prioritize seasonal demand for study space and preserving an atmosphere conducive to normal activities in the library when evaluating booking requests.