Visit the Library

Group Study & Collaboration

• Physical distancing is encouraged at all times
• Group study rooms are currently first come, first serve
  • Available to student groups of 2 or more people
  • May be used by individuals for online courses
• Open areas
  • Great Room
  • Third floor
  • Alaskana and Government Documents sections on the second floor

Quiet Study 

• Individual study rooms are currently first come, first serve
  • For silent study only
  • May be used for RPNow and other testing 
• Open areas along curved (east) side of the building on the first and second floors
• Earplugs are available in the vending machine by the Main Circulation Desk

After Hours Study

• UA/APU students, staff and faculty only
  • Sun - Thurs: 8pm to midnight during semesters
  • University ID required

Graduate Study Rooms (Carrels)

• Open to UAA/APU students enrolled in graduate level programs
• Available for individual study for a full semester
• More information

See Building Floor Maps or a staff member for assistance finding these areas.

Note: You can charge your devices using outlets in study rooms, in the floor in many areas of the library, and in the charging bar/table near the Alaska Medical Library (2nd floor).

School & Office Supplies

You can purchase the following items from the vending machine near the main Circulation Desk:

• Blue Books & Scantron forms
• Pens, pencils, paper
• Flash drives
• Note cards
• Whiteboard markers
• Headphones & Earplugs
• And more!

Food & Drink 

You may eat and drink in the library if you:

• Clean up after yourself and report any spills
• Do not eat or use uncovered drink containers near library computers
• Do not disturb others with strong odors

A variety of drinks, snack foods, and instant meals are available for purchase across from the North Circulation Desk. A microwave is also available.

See UAA Shops and Dining for other on-campus options.

Items are held at the Main Circulation Desk for 30 days.

• Car keys, wallets, purses, electronics, and similar items may be transferred to Campus Police (907-786-1120).
• You can also check the Social Sciences Building lost and found in the Math Department, SSB 105. 
• The Library is not responsible for lost items.

This guide is maintained by Lorelei Sterling.