At Frenchay Library, we are lucky enough to have four floors of study spaces, specially designed for whatever work you need to carry out at uni. Before you start your library session, make sure you’re choosing the right study zone. You don’t want to be that person having an obnoxiously loud phone conversation or chomping their lunch so loud that other people can’t concentrate. Be considerate of other students working and pick your spot accordingly. Here’s a refresher of the specific zones and services available to you at Frenchay Library:
Level 2 is the help zone
This is where you access our other floors – it can get busy and noisy here! Use this floor to visit us at the helpdesk, visit the Careers Lounge, use the self-service machines for borrowing and returning items or use the quick print PCs. There’s also accessible study spaces and some seating areas for you to relax in.
Level 3 is quiet study
For low level conversations and quiet background noise, head to Level 3. You can also access the IT Helpdesk, use a laptop on loan or visit the assistive technology room. The Education Resource Collection is here too.
Level 4 is group study
Get together for group study, plan work, practice presentations, take a call, work independently, have a chat – all at normal volume.
Level 4 is home to bookable study rooms, the Print Hub, workshop rooms and the Wellbeing Space. You can also use the Library Lounge to relax or eat hot food – you can bring your own, use the hot water, purchase hot drinks, use the vending machines or use the microwave.
Level 5 is silent study
Level 5 is for independent, silent work. No talking, audible music or phone calls on this floor. If you need to chat about work, take a call or catch up, move to another area to be respectful of others. Level 5 is also home to our Law Library, Law Search Area and the Research zone for academic staff and postgraduate researchers. We have silent study pods with individual desk lamps here too!
Thinking about the type of study space you prefer can be a great way to make sure you feel comfortable and relaxed in our library spaces and aren’t disrupting other students.
For more information on our Library services, both on Frenchay, Bower and Glenside campuses, check out our website.
Have a question? You can Ask a Librarian here.