Where's Your Zone

We want all students to have a great place to study and research and we realise that what suits one student doesn?t always suit another. Therefore we have zones within the library where different activities are permitted.

General Behaviour

No smoking within the library or around the entrance area as indicated on the exterior of the building.
No alcohol on library premises
All users have a right to study without unnecessary disturbance or distraction
All users have a responsibility to respect the rights of others (both staff and students)
Carry your campus card with you at all times and produce it on request
Handle all library materials with care
Place litter in bins provided

The red zone is the silent study area, ideal for students who wish to work with no disturbance:

Mobile phones are not to be used
Laptops may be used
Personal music players are not allowed
Food is not to be consumed
Conversation is not permitted
Bottled cold drinks only

The yellow zone is the quiet study area, ideal for students preferring minimal disturbance:

Mobile phones must be on silent; only texting is permitted
Laptops may be used
Personal music is allowed, but should not be audible to others.
Food is not to be consumed
Whispered conversation is permitted
Bottled cold drinks only

The green zone is the groups study area, ideal for students who wish to work together:

Mobile phone calls are allowed but your phone must be on silent
Laptops may be used
Personal music is allowed, but should not be audible to others
Cold food may be consumed, but please throw away your rubbish
Conversation at moderate levels is allowed
Bottled cold drinks only

Please take the time to find the study area that is right for you.