Study zones in libraries
What kinds of study zones are available in libraries?
Answer ID 678 | Last updated on 29/01/2026 05.06 PM
Library buildings have different study zones to cater for different types of study:
- Collaborative: for group work and collaboration. Normal conversation and electronic devices permitted, as long as you don't disturb others.
- Quiet: for individual study. Whispering only permitted. Electronic devices on silent are permitted.
- Silent: for silent and serious individual study. No talking permitted at all - not even short, whispered conversations. No electronic devices except laptops permitted.
More information about study zones is available on our website, including locations and study zone codes of behaviour.
In addition to study zones, each library has a number of group study spaces that students can book in advance. All group study rooms and booths in libraries must be booked using the online Library spaces booking system. Contact staff in one of the libraries for more information.