For Classics and Ancient History students the library and its associated buildings provide a wealth of support. When trying to tackle the many reading lists for seminars, essays and indeed as revision begins, the library becomes a very popular spot for bumping into coursemates. With so many books or sections of books needing to be read for the course the library is a great resource with no expenses other than the occasional overdue fine!

Most books for Classics and Ancient History students can be found on floor 3. This floor has all secondary history/literature and analysis, copies of texts in translation or the original and any extra reading around the course students usually feel necessary. It is unlikely a student will be hunting for ages for a book, with staff and student advisors just a short distance away. Floor 3 also has the benefit of being a silent study zone, meaning work can get done quickly with all the books basically on hand. Though if busy, its good to remember floors 4 and 5 are silent zones as well while still being quite close to all needed text books.

When there are many students trying to complete the same essay title and therefore competing for the same books it can be quite a daunting experience but again there are solutions to this. It is worth remembering that you can place holds on key texts, meaning anyone who has a copy of the text you need will have to return it in good time for you to do your work. Books can be placed in short loan where rental time is limited to one night or sections of a book can be scanned for online use. Furthermore a student can request for the library to purchase a book on their behalf should they feel it necessary in aid of their degree.

There are also loads of online resources available to Classics and Ancient History students when it comes the time to start academic work. The library purchases a lot of articles, journals and data and takes the time to provide online versions of many texts on key reading lists. This can prove a big help when looking for critical analysis or if there are no books in the library you are able to use.

If this may seem tricky there is nothing to worry about as the library provides both helpful online tutorials for reading lists and a group of academic support librarians. The library also helps you to develop your academic skills highlighting how to avoid plagiarism, reference and use reference management software.

Furthermore are the other study facilities that Warwick provides meaning it is rare for students to be without a place to go. There are 2 learning grids on campus, one being open 24-hours and includes some key resources often on main reading lists. These spaces are great for Classics and Ancient History students as they are a more informal spot to meet for group work and collaborative study or practice a seminar presentation. There is also the Leamington Grid, a smaller spot which can prove very handy when you don't want to make the long commute into campus. One of the biggest plus points of these are the student advisors working there, which you can use to help improve a presentation you have made, a good point to head for dissertation guidance.