Students studying at Brian Dickson Library
Exam time! The Library has everything you need to study smarter, stay focused and succeed. Here are some tips and resources to help you during exam period!

Find the best spot to study at the Library

Whether you prefer studying alone in a quiet space or in a group, the uOttawa Library offers a wide variety of individual or group study spaces in different locations. Here are some of the best places to study! 

Explore various resources

Access journals, articles, e-books, and media through our popular databases. Not sure where to start? Consult our research guides curated by our librarians. You can also explore thousand of videos on a variety of subjects : Films on Demand, Criterion...

Access to licensed software and applications, on or off-campus, for free: ArcGIS Pro, SPSS, Zotero...

Check the occupancy levels before your visit

Finding the least crowded spots at the Morisset Library and the Brian Dickson Law Library is no longer a concern! Before your visit, take a look at our feature "Occuspace" to view the occupancy levels on each floor!

Contact a librarian

Do not hesitate to reach out to a librarian by chat, email, or in person and ask for help with research or citing questions, databases or resources.

Equipment loan

Borrow chargers, headphones, cameras, and other multimedia equipment to keep keep you focused and productive.

Tips to better prepare for your exams

Check out these tips from the Faculty of Science Mentoring Centre to help you prepare for your exams.

You've got this!