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In keeping with our mission, the Library spaces in the Riddell Library and Learning Centre are designed to support the learning, teaching, and scholarship-related activities of our students, staff, faculty, and community.

Group Rooms

  • Collaborative spaces for 3-5 people, depending on selected room.
  • Featured televisions with the ability to connect and display from personal devices (laptops, smarthphones).

Computer Commons
  • Open area on the 1st floor of the library with an assortment of public workstations, featuring:
  • Adobe | Refinitiv | Bloomberg
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Hybrid Group Rooms

  • Spaces for 8-10 people, ideal for hybrid groups (online & in-person).
  • Room technology includes 98" television as well as built in microphones, speakers and cameras.

Audio Production Rooms
  • Ideal for podcast production, conducting/recording interviews and editing audio files.
  • Microphones and headphones can be borrowed from Service Desk.

Undergraduate Research HQ
  • A co-working space for undergraduate research activities.
  • This space may be booked for private use by approved Research Assistants and/or supervising faculty members for research related activities.

Immersion Studio
  • This space allows for projection of images, videos and information on all four walls of the room at the same time.
  • Create unique 360 experiences for teaching, learning and research.

Maker Studio
  • Access tools and technology that allow for learning, creation and design of physical and digital products.
  • Hosts individuals and classes as well as specialized presentations and workshops.

VR Lab
  • PC stations with Virtual Reality headsets and software.
  • Support from the Immersive Technologies Specialist is available through the Advanced Support option (VR Station #2).

Archives & Special Collections
  • Archival records and publications relating to the history of Mount Royal University, as well as other collections that support teaching and research.
  • Currently available by appointment only.

Visualization Classroom
  • A private space featuring a wall-sized screen.
  • Ideal for hosting classes, presentations and workshops.

Data Hub
  • 3 PC stations with software intended for analyzing, collecting, managing, storing and publishing data.
  • Support and expertise for these stations is provided by the Data Librarian.

Quiet Reading Rooms

  • Located on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the library, these spaces are intended for individual study.

Employee Meeting Room

  • A small meeting room for up to 12 people.

Formal Boardroom

  • Perfect for meetings and receptions, this stunning and centrally-located boardroom features four screens and teleconferencing capabilities.

Ideas Lounge
  • Featuring a wall-sized screen and in ceiling microphones.
  • Host events and presentations such as public lectures, exhibits, workshops and other interactive showcases.

The Atrium

  • Large open space located outside and adjacent to the Ideas Lounge.
  • Can be booked as an extension of the Ideas Lounge or a central stand-alone space.

Showcase & Exhibit Space

  • A flexible, open environment located on the quieter 4th floor and is ideal for exhibits.
  • It is located adjacent to the Formal Boardroom and can be used concurrently with that room.

The Bubble

  • A glass-enclosed space located on the 3rd floor of the library near the Fireplace Lounge.
  • Perfect for smaller gatherings or informal lectures and can also be booked with the Immersion Studio.