Exhibits + Tabling at the Library

The University of Alberta Library offers opportunities for faculty, departments, and university-affiliated groups to share their work and connect with the campus community through exhibits and tabling and other events at select library locations.

If you have questions about other events, programs, and / or activities that are not classified as tabling or an exhibition, or about library event spaces, please contact us at library.events@ualberta.ca.

Exhibits

We offer exhibit spaces at Cameron Library, Rutherford Library, Augustana Library, Sperber Library, and Bibliothèque Saint-Jean.

Key guidelines:

  • Exhibits must align with the Library's mission and vision.
  • Exhibitors are responsible for installation, maintenance, and removal of their exhibits; library staff are not available to help.
  • The Library reserves the right to remove any materials that do not comply with guidelines.
  • Exhibits may not include commercial advertising or fundraising activities.
  • Exhibits must occur during normal open hours and should not require closing any part of the library.

How to book an exhibit:

  1. Review the complete Guidelines for Exhibitors and the U of A Library Exhibits Policy for full details on responsibilities and policies.
  2. Submit your request through our Library Event Request Form.

Library staff will review your request and follow up with you about logistical details.

Submit an exhibit/event request

Tabling

Reserve a table at Cameron Library, Rutherford Library, or Sperber Library to engage directly with students.

Key guidelines:

  • Tabling is only available Monday-Friday between 9:00am - 5:00pm, when the Library is open.
  • We typically limit tabling activities during exams.
  • One table and two chairs are provided by the Library for tabling; library staff are not available to help move tables or chairs.
  • Tabling requests must be submitted at least three business days in advance of desired booking time.

How to book a table:

  1. Review our complete Tabling Guidelines for full details on responsibilities, and policies.
  2. Submit your request through our Library Event Request Form.

Library staff will review your request and contact you with approval and setup details.

Book a table at the library