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UManitoba Libraries: Dafoe, Study Rooms and Locations
The Elizabeth Dafoe Library is the University of Manitoba's largest library and the main study spot for Arts, Education, Social Work and University 1 students. It has group study rooms, computer labs, laptop and charger lending, and printing. The Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library closed for renovations on May 1, 2024, with reopening expected in 2026, so its busiest print books moved to Dafoe's 3rd floor.
Sources checked October 3, 2026. View sources
Main library locations
| Library | Where | Who it mainly serves | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Dafoe Library | 25 Chancellors Circle, Fort Garry | Arts, Education, Kinesiology, Social Work, Graduate Studies, University 1 | Group study rooms, computer labs, laptop and charger lending, printing |
| Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library | Room 211, Machray Hall, Fort Garry | Science, Engineering, Agricultural and Food Sciences, Environment | Closed for renovations since May 1, 2024; reopening expected in 2026 |
| Architecture/Fine Arts Library | Room 206, John A. Russell Building | Architecture, City Planning, Interior Design, School of Art | Computers, printing and scanning |
| E. K. Williams Law Library | Room 401, Robson Hall | Faculty of Law | Meeting room, computers, printing |
| Eckhardt-Gramatté Music Library | T257, Taché Arts Complex | Music | Printing and scanning |
| Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library | Brodie Centre, 727 McDermot Avenue, Bannatyne | Rady Faculty of Health Sciences | Group study rooms, computer lab, printing |
Study rooms and satellite spaces
- The Agriculture Building (66 Dafoe Road) and the Engineering Building (EITC E3) have study space and bookable group study rooms, reserved online.
- St John's College Library is open for study during the college's building hours, with self-checkout for its books.
- Archives and Special Collections, on Dafoe's 3rd floor, is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. Book an appointment for research.
While the science library is closed
- E-books and journals for science, engineering and agriculture are available online any time.
- High-use print books are on the 3rd floor of the Elizabeth Dafoe Library.
- You can request other print items for pickup at any UM library or a pickup locker.
- Course reserves are at a kiosk in Armes Link, between the Parker and Allen buildings.
Hours and help
Study hours run longer than staffed hours. At Dafoe, staff help until 5 p.m. on weekdays; use the Libraries' Ask Us online chat after that. Each library's hours for the week are on the locations page. Doors lock automatically at closing.
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Sources and updates
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