Study Break Pass

As part of our Is it ever OK campaign, we asked 'Is it ever OK to use your belongings to hold on to a study space?' Your feedback told us that you would like to be able to reserve a study space while you take a break, especially at exam time when you may be spending long periods in the library.


We've listened and as part of Exam Plus we've introduced a 45 minute study break pass. These are now available for collection from any of our customer service points.

Let us know what you think.

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Additional study space available in Hicks Building and Dainton Building (Tuesday 27 May – Friday 13 June)

The Library is providing additional study space (weekdays only) in the following locations until Friday 13 June:

Hicks Building (09:00 – 21:00)
Room F28
Room F41
LT 4 (D Floor)
LT11 (H Floor)

Dainton Building (09:00 – 18:00)
Room 12c (Ground floor)
Room 12h (Ground floor)

Western Bank Library redevelopment - update

Just to let you know that Level 4 (formerly Stack 4) of the Western Bank Library is now open.  On this level you will find printed journals, audiovisual material and study space.

There is still minor finishing work taking place so please continue to take care when visiting Level 4. 

For more information about the redevelopment of the Western Bank Library and regular updates please take a look at the library web pages.