New Library Policies

With the start of a new year, based on comments made in last year’s student survey, the following policies are being implemented in the library:

• The library may be used for silent study only
• With the exception of bottled water, no food or drink should be consumed the library .

Though this is primarily directed to returning students, who were used to a different policy it does apply to all library users.  We would like to direct you to the basement area and other meeting venues around the building for any non-study oriented activities.

Thank you.

Noise in the library

The purpose of this blog is not to nag but to provide information, however; now that we are entering the exams/revision period please be reminded that the library is for silent study.  Already a number of students have complained that they are unable to concentrate because of the noise.

It is important that you regulate yourselves concerning noise levels as from now on we will be asking any offending students to leave the library.

Particularly noisy times are 9 – 9:30am, 12 – 1:30pm and around 3:30pm.  We appreciate you are moving between classes, however it shouldn’t be an excuse to disturb other library patrons.

For those of you being disturbed by noise, if you do not feel comfortable complaining in person you may want to drop me an email instead to  natasha.skeen@lawcol.co.uk and I’ll do my best to address the matter.

Ssshhh – the Library is a Silent Study Area

All students are reminded that the Library is a Silent Study Area. 

• Please do not talk in the library (not even about College work)
• Please turn your mobile phones to silent, and take calls outside the library
• Please be quiet when entering and leaving the library from classes

If you wish to talk to your friends, about College work, or any other matter, then please use areas outside the library including the basement cafe and IT room, and student common areas on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors of the building.

We have noticed that student behaviour has been particularly poor this week.  Exams and assessments are not an excuse for poor behaviour in the library.  We will report students who ignore library rules to their respective heads of course.