Finding library study spaces just got easier

Services and spaces

Published 2 Nov, 2026 · 2 minute read time

Try the new Find library study spaces tool on the library website to discover spaces to study, collaborate or relax.

Access the tool anytime from the library homepage.

Browse spaces or explore the map

Getting started is easy. Browse the list of spaces or explore our libraries on UQ Maps. Select a space to view its details and opening hours.

Select from helpful space options

Select one of the study space options to see a filtered list of spaces: quiet space, collaborative space, near kitchens or cafes, bookable rooms, postgraduate space or low light areas with power.

You can all see all spaces or browse all library study spaces on UQ Maps.

6 study space options on landing page: quiet space, collaborative space, near kitchens or cafes, bookable rooms, postgraduate space and low light with power.

Browse the list

Library study spaces filtered by bookable spaces and group study. Group meeting room 309 in Biological Sciences Library is been focused.

List view contains the:

Filter spaces panel with active filters at the top and filter options.
Search results panel with a list of filtered space results. Select the View on map button to switch to Map view.

In the example, St Lucia campus is selected. The 'group study' and 'bookable' filters are applied. Group meeting room 309 in Biological Sciences Library is highlighted.

Explore the map

Spaces system, filters on left of screen, map in the middle, space list and details on right side of screen. Group meeting room 309 in Biological Sciences Library selected on map.

Map view contains the:

Filter spaces panel with active filters and filter options.
Map with library study spaces identified with pins and favourites marked with a star icon. Select the Help me find a space button to switch to List view.
Available spaces list and selected space details.

In the example, St Lucia campus is selected. The 'group study' and 'bookable' filters are applied. Group meeting room 309 in Biological Sciences Library is selected. Its details appear next to the pin on the map and in the Available spaces panel.

Add filters for better results

Filter spaces based on campus, library, availability, study environment, facilities, power, nearby facilities and books and physical collections.

For students who want to book a room or desk, use the:

Bookable filter to find spaces that allow bookings (some spaces are available to postgraduate students only)
Book this space link to visit UQ Book It, check room availability, and make a booking.

Log in to add spaces to your favourites

Select the Add to favourites (star icon) next to the space name in the list or on the map to add it to your favourites.

We welcome your suggestions and feedback

We hope that this system makes it easier to find great library spaces to help you study, collaborate and relax.

If you have suggestions and feedback to make the tool even better, you can:

complete the Feedback survey that will appear while using the tool
send us feedback online.