To support focused study and research, we've designated select areas within the John P. Robarts Research Library and Robarts Common as quiet or silent areas. To help preserve the library's iconic architecture and exceptional collections, food is not permitted on floors 9-13 or in the study areas adjacent to the Film Library and Media Archives. Covered beverages only please.

Quiet areas

Locations

Robarts Library

1st floor - quiet study room (the area with sliding glass doors - formerly the Digital Design Studio)
3rd floor - Petro Jacyk Central & East European Resource Centre (PJRC) and study areas adjacent to the Media Archives and Film Library
9th – 13th floors

Robarts Common

5th floor

Pink "This is a Quiet Area" poster

While using these spaces

set phones to vibrate
use earphones or earbuds
speak in a whisper
no food on Robarts 9th - 13th floors, or in the 3rd floor study areas adjacent to the Film Library and Media Archives
covered beverages only

Silent areas

Locations

Robarts Library

2nd floor Reading Room
3rd floor Periodicals Reading Room
4th floor E-classroom when not in use for teaching
9th – 13th floors, Harbord Apexes

Orange This is a Silent Area sign

While using these spaces

no conversations
phones on vibrate
no food on Robarts 9th - 13th floors, or in the 2nd and 3rd floor Reading Rooms
covered beverages only

Robarts Library quiet and silent study areas

Related to

Robarts Library