Accessibility statement

Studious Buzz zone

Behaviour in the Library

We’ve got dedicated zones across our buildings for those who wish to study silently, quietly or in a group.

These zones enable everyone to choose a space to work which suits them.

Please respect your fellow users by taking a look at what behaviour is appropriate and where in the Library. 

COVID-19 update: Some of our locations are now open for bookable study spaces. Read more about how we plan to reopen our buildings.

Behaviour zones

Silent zones

Got a problem? Text us.

If you're being disturbed in the Library, text us, including your location and the nature of the problem on:

07919 293133

We won't reply to your text, but we'll deal with the problem ASAP.

Behaviour:

  • No conversation
  • No sound from headphones
  • Mobile phones on silent or vibrate
  • Bottled water
  • Hot and cold drinks in lidded containers
  • Cold food only

Please note, it’s bottled water only in the Raymond Burton Library

Locations:

  • Raymond Burton Library
  • The north side (facing the carpark) of floors 1 and 2 in the JB Morrell Library
  • Single studies

Quiet zones

Got a problem? Text us.

If you're being disturbed in the Library, text us, including your location and the nature of the problem on:

07919 293133

We won't reply to your text, but we'll deal with the problem ASAP.

Behaviour:

  • Noise kept to a minimum
  • Bottled water
  • Hot and cold drinks in lidded containers
  • Cold food only

Locations:

  • The south side (facing University Road) of floors 1 and 2 in the JB Morrell Library
  • Floor 3 in the JB Morrell Library

Studious Buzz zones

Got a problem? Text us.

If you're being disturbed in the Library, text us, including your location and the nature of the problem on:

07919 293133

We won't reply to your text, but we'll deal with the problem ASAP.

Behaviour:

  • Quiet group work
  • Hot and cold drinks in lidded containers
  • Cold food only (hot food is permitted in the Harry Fairhurst building)

Locations

  • The whole of the Harry Fairhurst building
  • The Morrell Lounge
  • Group studies

 

No smoking zone

For the comfort of all our users, the no smoking zone outside the Library has been extended. The map below illustrates the areas where smoking is not permitted. 

Please observe the no smoking signs and use the ash bins provided to extinguish and dispose of your cigarettes.

Map of the no smoking zone outside the Library

 

Unattended property

The Library is often a very busy place and it's important we make the most of the space we have. We're regularly asked to free up space by removing items that have been left unattended for long periods. If we're made aware of abandoned belongings, we'll remove them.

How it works

  • If you spot unattended items taking up study space, let us know: use the Library chat service or text the details to 07919 293133
  • If the items are still unattended after one hour, we will remove the items and store them securely at the Help Desk where they can be reclaimed.
  • If items are left overnight, they will be removed after 9am.
  • Any Library books (or other Library items) collected will be removed from loan and returned to the shelves.

Removed property, with the exception of University cards, will be kept in the Library for one week before being sent to the central University lost property store controlled by Security staff. University cards will be sent straight to the Information Centre.

This approach was introduced in response to student concerns and we welcome any feedback you may have. 

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