Study spaces
Check below to see which Library spaces are open, and what changes you can expect to see if you are a return visitor.
Please remember that the limited study spaces available are currently reserved for students with an essential need only. If you can work from home (University accommodation included), you should, and you should only travel to campus following this guidance.
‘Essential need’ means:
- You do not have a suitable workspace in your room (no desk or wifi connection for example). All residents living in halls have a suitable study bedroom and must therefore also meet the following criteria
- You require Library study space to support your wellbeing or mental health, and this need outweighs the risk of studying in a public space
Please remember that all Library study spaces are currently available for individual study only
Opening hours are:
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| Mon 8 Mar onwards | |
| Mon - Sun | 8:30 – midnight |
- We recommend that you check space availability, given that there are a limited number of seats. If the spaces are taken we must unfortunately refuse you access
- Individual quiet study only
- A limited number of computers will be available
- Staff members on site to maintain safety measures, and provide support for basic enquiries
- Remember to bring your University ID card to access the building. Once the building is at capacity, entry will be one in one out, we recommend you take your belongings with you
Additonal safety measures
- Only 1 person in each book aisle at a time
- Wash hands frequently and particularly before and after handling the books and when using the equipment and computers in the Library
- Abide by the maximum occupancy limits as per the signage
Opening hours are:
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| Mon - Sun | 08:00 - 22:00 |
- Approximately 57 study spaces are available including a number of study rooms – all individual study only. Online group or collaborative study only
- We recommend that you check space availability, given that there are a limited number of seats. If the spaces are taken we must unfortunately refuse you access
- A limited number of computers will be available
- The accessible study room is available for students registered with Disability Services
- Staff member on site to maintain safety measures, monitor space availability and provide support for basic enquiries
- Remember to bring your University ID card to access the PG Hub. Once the building is at capacity, entry will be one in one out, we recommend you take your belongings with you
Opening hours are:
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| Mon 8 Mar onwards | |
| Mon - Sun | 08:00 - 22:00 |
- Approximately 86 study spaces available for individual study only. There are a limited number of spaces which are suitable for online or virtual discussions/collaborations with others can take place, but there should be no group work or socialising taking place in person. There are also dedicated quiet study spaces for individuals to study without disturbance too
- We recommend that you check space availability, given that there are a limited number of seats. If the spaces are taken we must unfortunately refuse you access
- Individual quiet study only
- A limited number of computers will be available
- Staff member on site to maintain safety measures, monitor space availability and provide support for basic enquiries
- Remember to bring your University ID card to access Rootes. Once the building is at capacity, entry will be one in one out, we recommend you take your belongings with you
Opening hours are:
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| Mon - Fri | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Sat - Sun | 10:00 – 18:00 |
- Approximately 17 study spaces available
- We recommend that you check space availability using our traffic light system, given that there are a limited number of seats. If the spaces are taken we must unfortunately refuse you access
- Individual quiet study only
- A limited number of computers will be available
- Staff member on site to maintain safety measures, monitor space availability and provide support for basic enquiries
- Remember to bring your University ID card to access the BioMed Grid. Once the building is at capacity, entry will be one in one out, we recommend you take your belongings with you
The following table provides information about, non-library managed, alternative study space on campus. You are encouraged to check study space availability for up to date space information before your visit.
| Space | Location | Opening hours | Study desks |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Flexigrid |
Rootes |
Monday - Sunday Possible closure from 18:00 to 22:00 as numbers demand |
78 |
|
Panorama 1 / 2 |
Rootes |
Open - as demand starts mid-morning each day up until 22:00 as Flexigrid |
51 |
|
Panorama 3 |
Rootes |
Open - as demand starts mid-morning each day up until 22:00 as Flexigrid |
24 |
|
Chancellors |
Rootes |
Open - as demand starts mid-morning each day up until 22.00 as Flexigrid |
32 |
|
Junction Hall 1 - JX0.03 |
Junction |
Open on card access 10:00 – 20:00 (Monday to Sunday) |
70 |
|
Junction Hall 2 - JX0.02 Desso, ground floor |
Junction |
Open on card access 10:00 – 20:00 (Monday to Sunday) |
34 |
|
Junction Teaching Rooms JX2.02 & JX2.03, floor 2 |
Junction |
Open on card access for PG students only 10:00 – 22:00 (Monday to Sunday) |
44 |
| Rooms 039 & 041 Computer work areas | Ground Floor Library building |
Open on card access 11.00 – 19.00 (Monday to Friday) |
22 |
|
Central Campus - Lib 2 |
Ground Floor Library building |
Open on card access 11.00 – 19.00 (Monday to Friday) |
18 |
Covid compliance and study spaces
The safety of Library staff and users is our highest priority. PG Hub, Junction, Biomed Grid & Rootes Grid are only available for:
Individual study only
If you wish to use this facility you MUST abide by the following University safety measures:
- Use hand sanitisers and wipes on surfaces
- Wear a mask* – unless exempt
- Maintain 2m distance at all times
*Masks should cover mouth and nose. You may eat & drink in this facility but you must minimise the time you are not wearing a mask.
We comply with the Stay Safe at Warwick guidelines.
If you do not comply with Covid behaviour rules you are not welcome in Library space:
- Your identity will be taken and reported for disciplinary purposes
- You will be required to leave
- You may be banned from further use of Library space
Robin Green
University Librarian
Stay Safe at Warwick
See University latest advice and guidance for staff, students and prospective students.
Study space availability
Remember, as well as Library spaces, there are other study spaces across campus you can use. To help you find them, we’ve developed space availability, which lists the different spaces and provides up-to-date information on how busy they are. We advise you check this to help you plan your destination on campus.
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Safety measures
The University safety measures apply to all students, staff and visitors using the Library and/or any Library facility, such as the requirement to wear a face covering on campus. In addition, further measures have been put in place and safety requirements are necessary due to the specific environments and Library provision. These include:
- These study spaces are only available to students to study individually. No Group or collaborative study provision is available. Any collaboration will be carried out online/virtually
- Cleaning will be carried our prior to opening and cleaning of touchpoints will also be carried out during the day
- There will be access to hand sanitizer, as well as sanitizing spray and cloths for you to clean your study desk, computer, keyboard, mouse, and any other equipment you use, prior to and after use
- Furniture has been set-up to maintain the required social distancing, and visitors are respectfully asked not to rearrange
- Copy, print, scan facility is available – please clean the equipment prior to and after use using the cleaning items available
- ‘One-Way’ and ‘Keep Left’ systems will be in place so please adhere to signage