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Bookable Study Space (Mills Library)

Welcome back students. The Library has arranged to provide undergraduate students access to work space in Mills Library (first floor) this fall. This space is available to all students who have unreliable internet connections at home and/or are in challenging living situations that do not support an effective studying environment.

Bookable Study Space is now CLOSED (effective Thursday, April 8th, 2021). 

Before using this space, students must:

  • complete the McMaster COVID-19 Awareness training in Avenue to Learn          
  • reserve a seat online
  • complete the Ontario Self-Assessment 
Book your seat here

Bookable Study Space (Mills Library)

Bookable Study Space Overview

Before booking your seat you must do the following:

Before booking your seat you must do the following:

  1. Complete the McMaster Covid-19 Awareness Training in Avenue to Learn (find it in your courses)
  2. Book your seat using our online calendar. Pick your date, pick your seat and follow the prompts.
  3. All bookings are from 1-5pm.  Arrive when you can. There are no in and out privileges. 
  4. At least one hour before arriving at the library,  all undergraduate students must complete the online provincial Covid-19 self-assessment. This test must be completed everytime you book. 
  5. Please familiaize yourself with our safety protocols listed below.

Bookable Study Space (Mills Library)

To maintain the health and safety of our students who wish to use this space the following limitations will be in place: 

  • No access will be provided to the print collection or other parts of the Library.
  • Students must wear disposable or cloth face masks. Disposable face masks are available for free at the Campus Store pick-up window. 
  • Students must adhere to physical distancing principles, staying at least 6 ft or 2 metres from others.
  • Students may NOT work together collaboratively.
  • Students must sit in designated spots and may not move chairs or furniture around.
  • The study space is a quiet space.
  • Students should avoid leaving their personal belongings unattended.
  • Hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes will be provided – students are encouraged to wipe down high touch surfaces before and after use.
  • Students may use antibacterial wipes to quickly wipe down a keyboard on a public PC, but should refrain from cleaning or touching the monitor screens.
  • Washrooms will be considered SINGLE OCCUPANCY facilities.
  • The water refill station may be used.
  • Students must put garbage in nearest waste receptacle, including the disposal of paper face masks. 
  • No access will be provided to the photocopier/printers or the cell phone charging station.
  • In person research help is not offered.  Please use our online help. 

Happy Studying.

Need more Information? Questions?

Need more Information? Questions?

Send us an email: library@mcmaster.ca
Call us: 905-525-9140 X22077