Across locations, you will find spaces geared toward quiet study and spaces for collaborative or group study. Some spaces are available for reservation.
Mission Bay campus
FAMRI Library
Quiet
Some noise
Located in the Rutter Center on the Mission Bay campus, this library space offers quiet and collaborative study options. UCSF ID badge required. Check hours.
Mission Bay Hub
Quiet
The Hub is a 24/7 quiet study space located in Mission Hall on the Mission Bay campus. The Hub is open to all UCSF students. UCSF ID badge required.
The Hideout
Quiet
The Hideout is a “deep quiet” 24/7 study space located in Mission Hall on the Mission Bay campus. The Hideout is open to all UCSF students. UCSF ID badge required.
Parnassus campus
Study rooms, fourth floor
Some noise
Group study rooms by for students, clinical residents, fellows, postdocs on the fourth floor. Check hours.
Study rooms, main level
Some noise
Group study rooms for students, clinical residents, fellows, postdocs on the main level. Check hours.
Hearst Room
Some noise
Main level 24/7 collaborative study space for students, including some group study rooms. UCSF ID badge required.
Faculty Carrels
Quiet
Locking carrels by reservation for eligible UCSF faculty with a maximum of seven reservations allowed per month. Check hours.
Study rooms, Tech Commons
Some noise
Two group study rooms (CL241 and CL242) by reservation for students, clinical residents, fellows, postdocs on the main level. Check hours.
Tech Commons computer lab
Some noise
On the second floor of Kalmanovitz Library, CL-230/231, the labs offer a variety of research software. Check hours.
Tech Commons workstations
Some noise
Dedicated space for students, faculty, and staff to engage with technology and explore new teaching and learning opportunities. Check hours.
Living Room
Some noise
The living room is for conversation and collaborative study on the main level of Kalmanovitz Library with an adjacent café. Check hours.
North side, main level
Quiet
The main floor of Kalmanovitz Library offers various seating options for quiet study. Check hours.
Stacks
Quiet
The fourth floor of Kalmanovitz Library provides open seating for quiet study amongst the shelved collections. Check hours.
Reading Room
Quiet
The fourth floor Reading Room in Kalmanovitz Library offers seating for quiet study. Check hours.
East Asian Room
Quiet
This fifth floor reading room of Kalmanovitz Library offers beautiful views and comfortable seating for quiet study. Check hours.
Questions about spaces?
Contact Micquel Little, deputy university librarian.