Take a look at the map below for study space openings, but please double check opening times on the relevant websites, particularly out of term time.
Things you need to know
All the rooms should be considered quiet study spaces, with minimal conversation. Please leave them clean and tidy, ready for the next students.
Most of the desks do not have power to them - if you intend to work on a laptop, please make sure it is fully charged before you visit. The University Wi-Fi network is available within the buildings.
These spaces will be self-service areas – should you have any library-related queries whilst you are there, you can contact the Virtual Enquiry Desk, Ask DULib.
Open from 9 May – 2 June. Rooms are available Monday to Friday between 8.30am - 6pm. They will be closed on Bank Holidays.
62 spaces
42 spaces
From Monday 27 September, you won’t need to book a timeslot for individual study spaces for any of our sites. If you still wish to book a study space, we have a range of bookable study spaces available at Bill Bryson Library.
Space Bookings system. You will be able to book a space from 6.30pm on Friday 15 April.
A number of individual study spaces are available for silent study - please be aware that due to the nature of the collections within the library, no food or drink is allowed.
Timeslots: Flexible timeslots, between one and four hours in length, which can be booked between 10am-5pm, Monday – Friday.
Booking Limits: You can book up to 16 hours of study space at Barker Research Library per week. This does not count towards the limits on bookings at the Bill Bryson Library. You can book as many sessions as you want each day provided it does not exceed the 16 hour weekly limit.
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FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON ROOM TIMES, SEE INFORMATION BELOW THE MAP.
FACILTIES: ON SITE CAFÉ. OWN FOOD CAN BE BROUGHT INTO THE BUILDING. 40 SPACES WITH GUARANTEED POWER. 40 SPACES ONLY AVAILABLE IN MILD WEATHER. ALL SPACES ARE INFORMAL (NO NOISE RESTRICTIONS). FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON ROOM TIMES, SEE INFORMATION BELOW THE MAP.
ACCESSIBILITY: TOP LEVEL IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE. ALL OTHER SPACES ARE ACCESSIBLE BUT REQUIRE STAIR/STAIR LIFT ACCESS.
Bill Bryson Library study space location plans can be viewed here to see which study zones are bookable or non-bookable.
12 including 4 computers
9:00 - 16:30
Anthropology students only
Networked computers
10 computers
Access via keypad
Anthropology students only
Networked computers
20 spaces
9:00 - 18:00 Mon-Fri
Quiet room. Rubbish must not be left behind.
Networked computers
120-140 spaces, with additional seating on levels 2 & 3
08:00 - 20:00 Mon-Fri during term times
08:00 - 14:30 Mon-Fri out of term
Social space - not for quiet study
9:00 - 18:00 Monday - Sunday.
May 13th - June 7th
100 spaces
150 spaces
124 spaces
264 spaces
08:00-16:00 during term time.
TWO STUDENT COMMON ROOMS AVAILABLE.
Law students only
10-12 spaces
7:00 - 19:00 Mon-Fri
FACILITIES: REFRESHMENTS. USED HEAVILY FOR STUDY PURPOSES BUT NOT 'QUIET STUDY AREA'.
A range of individual and group study spaces available on Level 2 of the Teaching and Learning Centre.
24 April – 2 June. Rooms are available Monday to Friday between 8.30am - 6pm. They will be closed on Bank Holidays.
28 spaces
24 April – 5 May. Rooms are available Monday to Friday between 8.30am - 6pm. They will be closed on Bank Holidays.
16 spaces
24 April – 5 May. Rooms are available Monday to Friday between 8.30am - 6pm. They will be closed on Bank Holidays.
25 spaces
9 May – 2 June. Rooms are available Monday to Friday between 8.30am - 6pm. They will be closed on Bank Holidays.
28 spaces
9 May – 2 June. Rooms are available Monday to Friday between 8.30am - 6pm. They will be closed on Bank Holidays.
25 spaces
9 May – 2 June. Rooms are available Monday to Friday between 8.30am - 6pm. They will be closed on Bank Holidays.
27 spaces
Mathematical Science & Computer Science Building (MCS)
Open from 9 May – 2 June. Rooms are available Monday to Friday between 8.30am - 6pm. They will be closed on Bank Holidays.
40 spaces (computer room)
40 spaces (computer room)
Open from 9 May – 2 June. Rooms are available Monday to Friday between 8.30am - 6pm. They will be closed on Bank Holidays.
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Monday 24th April (all Individual study space)
Learning Lounge – 8am-11am, 12-3pm
B16 – 3-5pm
Tuesday 25th April (all Individual study space)
Learning Lounge - 10am-12pm, 1-4pm
B16 – 12-2pm
B20 – 8am-10am, 4-5pm
Wednesday 26th April (Individual study space)
Learning Lounge – 8am – 1pm
Thursday 27th April (all Individual study space)
A04 – 10-11am
A05 – 9-10am, 12-1pm, 4-5pm
A06 – 2-4pm
Friday 28th April (all Individual study space)
Learning Lounge – 11am-2pm
B16 – 9- 11am, 2-5pm
Saturday 29th April (all Individual study space)
A04 – 9am-5pm
A05 - 9am-5pm
A06 - 9am-5pm
Tuesday 2nd May
A05-Group- 8am-5pm
B19- Individual- 8am-5pm
Wednesday 3rd May
A05 – Group – 8am-1pm
B20 – Individual – 8am-1pm
Thursday 4th May
A05 – Group- 8am-5pm
B16 – Individual – 12-2pm
B19 – Individual – 8am-12pm, 2-5pm
Friday 5th May
B16- Individual - 8am-5pm
B19- Group - 8am-5pm
B20- Group - 8am-5pm
Saturday 6th May – (Individual)
A04 – 9am- 5pm
A05 - 9am- 5pm
A06 - 9am- 5pm
Mondays and Tuesdays 8am-5pm
B16 Individual Study Space
B19 Individual Study Space
B20 Individual Study Space
A05 Group Study Space
A06 Group Study Space
Wednesdays 8am-1pm
B16 Individual Study Space
B19 Individual Study Space
A05 Group Study Space
A06 Group Study Space
Thursdays 8am-5pm
B16 Individual Study Space
B19 Individual Study Space
B20 Individual Study Space
A05 Group Study Space
A06 Group Study Space
Fridays 8am-5pm
B16 Individual Study Space
B19 Individual Study Space
B20 Individual Study Space
A05 Group Study Space
A06 Group Study Space
Saturdays 9am-5pm
B16 Individual Study Space
B19 Individual Study Space
B20 Individual Study Space
A05 Group Study Space
A06 Group Study Space