Library Induction

Before you visit, check the Library website for up to date opening times.

Remember your University Card

You will need your card to access the main library and Level 0 Learning Space.

The library has a variety of study areas across four floors to support your learning needs.

This includes Group, Quiet and Silent Study. Visit our Study Areas article for more information.

	Bookable study rooms, of varying sizes, are available across all floors. Please see our Bookable Study Rooms article for information about the rooms and how to book.
	The whole of Level 3 is a quiet study zone. On Level 2 there are quiet study rooms opposite the lifts next to the South East staircase (the side looking over the SU) Users must work quietly at all times. Mobile phones should be set to silent, although texting etc is allowed. Laptops and other mobile devices can be used with headphones. Be mindful that conversation and other noise can cause annoyance, particularly when passing through an area.
	The main group study areas are on Level 1 and Level 2. There are also group tables in the Level 0 atrium. Show respect to other users and keep conversation noise to a reasonable level. Mobile phones and laptops can be used. Be mindful that excessive noise can travel to adjoining areas and cause disturbance to other users.
	The Library has PCs and a number of Macs across all floors for students to use on a first-come basis. There is also a large computing area in the Level 0 Learning Space.
	This is a swipe access only room (305) on Level 3 for postgraduate students.The room is occasionally used for teaching, which is advertised in advance, and houses the Special Collections.

Need to borrow a laptop? Laptops are available for loan on Level 1 by the book returns.

The laptops are installed with Microsoft Office, internet browser and can be printed from. For more information, check out the laptop loan self-help article.

Need to take a break? The Break Room has comfortable seating and a kitchenette, equipped with a microwave and boiling water. This space is located on Level 0 and can be accessed via the Level 0 foyer only. You will need to bring your University card to enter. 

The Reflection Space on Level 2, Room 225 offers a distraction free environment for a brief retreat from study.

Our new Fiction and Wellbeing Collection. Found on level 1 near the returns area. Immerse yourself in a good book and help promote your relaxation and stress relief