Response to Library Suggestion Form – Silent Study Area

We recently received anonymous feedback regarding the silent study / reading area in the library. 

We appreciate that the location of library, adjacent to the central staircase, is unfortunate, and can lead to disruption during class changeoever periods.  However, we are not able to physically move either the library or staircase.  Therefore, I would ask all students to be mindfull of others as they enter and leave classes.  Please keep your noise levels to a miniumum, and avoid congregating either inside or outside the library, as this is disruptive to library users.

The library does have a silent study policy, and this is enforced by library staff.  However, we are not always aware of all noise in the library, especially in hidden areas of the library.  Therefore, if any library users are disobeying the silent study policy, please do inform a member of library staff, and they will deal with the matter accordingly.

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.