Library Spaces
The University of Calgary Library offers diverse branches, a graduate commons, bookable spaces, a creative Makerspace, and a Centre for Artificial Intelligence Ethics, Literacy and Integrity. Get help from a Librarian
The Alan MacDonald Graduate Commons
The Alan MacDonald Graduate Commons is a shared space on the 5th floor of the TFDL with the intended purpose to provide space for graduate students who are at the stage of intensive research and writing.
All graduate students are eligible to apply for a spot. Check the Graduate Commons FAQ for availability and application process.
Book a Space
At the Taylor Family Digital Library we offer a variety of bookable spaces and technology. Bookings can be made at least a week in advance. Length of booking and other limits vary between items.
Check Library Occupancy Before you Visit
Looking for a space to study in the Taylor Family Digital Library (TFDL) without booking? You can see what areas of the TFDL have space for you, all before you visit us.
Our webpage uses live data to display the current occupancy rates for each floor of the building to help you plan your next visit.
Library Branches
The Taylor Family Digital Library is the main campus library. In addition, we have several branches on different campuses: on main campus, Bennett Jones Law Library, Business Library, Doucette Library (Education), and Gallagher Library (Sciences and Engineering). On the Foothills campus, you’ll find the Health Sciences Library. We also operate the Military Museums Library & Archives.
Centre for Artificial Intelligence Ethics, Literacy and Integrity (CAIELI)
CAIELI is a collaboration between Libraries & Cultural Resources and Werklund School of Education. This transdisciplinary student-focused initiative aims to encourage effective and ethical use of AI on campus.
Students can visit the Centre located in the Doucette Library in the Education Block.
Makerspace
The Makerspace in the Taylor Family Digital Library provides hands on access to technologies for DIY making and collaboration. Only currently affiliated students, faculty and staff of the University of Calgary may gain access to the Makerspace. Anyone may visit the Makerspace during opening hours to see example projects and learn more about our equipment and services.
The Graduate Student Library Roadmap
Follow an interactive roadmap put together by Librarians to help you get started and use for quick reference along your graduate journey.
Graduate RoadmapFaculty of Graduate Studies
Discover grad life on campus as graduate students from across all disciplines share their views, aspirations, challenges, and successes on their path toward making the world a better place.
Faculty of Graduate Studies opens a new windowInternational Student Resources
Welcome to the University of Calgary! As international students who are getting accustomed to a new academic environment, you may find navigating the library to be daunting. Visit our LibGuide for some useful resources to help ease you into life at UCalgary.
International student LibGuide opens a new windowWellness Resources
Maintaining your physical and mental health is essential to your success as a graduate student. Get to know more important resources that you can use to ensure that you are performing at your best.
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