Library spaces
The library offers a variety of spaces to suit many self-directed study needs.
Please be aware that we do not have spaces suitable for online interviews, exams, lectures that require you to participate or the recording of presentations. There may be alternative spaces across campus that will provide for these if needed.
Library study zones
Silent zones - Floor 1, and Floor 2
These zones are for those studying alone and in silence.
Quiet zones - Floor 1 extension and Floor 0
These zones are for those studying in pairs quietly. You may not speak louder than a whisper.
Group study zones - Floor 0 entrance area and Floor 01 Study Hub
- Floor 0 entrance area – there are spaces in the library entrance area for you to study in groups of three or more.
- Floor 01 The Study Hub – the Study Hub opens at 09:00 on Monday 7 October. This study space is a modern group study area, with bookable rooms and have a calming theme and name based on the beautiful moorlands surrounding Bradford. You can book one of the Study Hub rooms online.
Bookable library spaces
Group study spaces - Floor 01
Twelve spaces are now available in the Study Hub on Floor 01. They have capacities between 2 and 10 people. All have a PC with a large screen, a whiteboard and dimmable lighting. You can book from our group study tables and equipment page. Rooms elsewhere on campus can be booked using Resource Booker.
Study carrels - Floor 0 and Floor 01
Study carrels are only for use by students who have been granted access as part of their LSP (Learner Support Profile). You will need to book a study carrel before you can use it.
Family Study Room – Floor 0
The Family Study room is a dedicated bookable room for you to use when you need to bring your child(ren) with you to study in the library. It can only be booked by one family group at a time. The room is equipped with a desk, power sockets and a chair which can be used for breastfeeding, as well as child friendly furniture, books and colouring equipment.
You must register before you can use this room. Registration forms are available from the Library Enquiry Desk. Once registered, you can book the Family Study Room online.
Library Family Study Room
Other library spaces
Library Calm Space - Floor 0
The Calm Space is a designated area for you to take a few minutes to rest and recharge alone. There is a selection of wellbeing books available for you to read and borrow and a free book exchange.
Library Postgraduate Room - Floor 1
For use by postgraduate research students, located in room 1.05.
Library Calm Space
Library Postgraduate Room