We have some new, easy-to-read, wall thermometers in the library, thanks to the University’s Environmental Sustainability Team and Green Impact. See if you can spot all seven of them! They indicate whether the temperature is ideal, warm or hot and will help us with our ongoing efforts (with the Estates Department) to reduce overheating and maintain a comfortable temperature.
Sit and relax with a good book (we’ve got 1000’s to choose from) in our newly revamped comfy seating area. We hope you enjoy using this bright and cheerful space which we’ve improved with cushions, a plant and new wall art.
Following feedback from several sources, we have decided to trial a Laptop-free Zone in the Library for the duration of Trinity Term 2015.
Although readers who prefer to work without/away from laptops tend to be in the minority (see the results of our “Quiet Study Area Survey 2014”), we feel it is important to provide them with at least one space in the library where they can work separately from other readers who do wish to use laptops.
For the purposes of the trial we have designated the 18 partitioned seats outside the Central Graduate Study Room on the North side of the Library as a Laptop-free Zone (see photo above) and we request that readers do not use a laptop or a device with an external keyboard at these seats. Tablets and other devices with silent keyboards may still be used. The seats in this area will be clearly labelled during the trial period.
Don’t forget that ear plugs are available to buy from the library issue desk for 20p to help you work in peace and quiet.
If you have any comments regarding the trial, please contact us via email, on our Facebook page or via Twitter
Thanks!
Do our library spaces meet your needs?
In response to feedback received so far, we are seeking your views on how we might adjust the SSL spaces to deliver the most valuable improvements. Please complete our short online survey at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/767J6KK
The survey closes on Friday 13 March 2015.
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On Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th December work will be carried out to relocate the floor boxes situated under the desks in our main reader computer area. PCs on individual desks will be out of access as they are worked on. Please be prepared to move to a different PC if requested, or alternatively use a PC in our IT Training Room.
From Wednesday 17th to Tuesday 23rd December (dates inclusive) our study carrels will be unavailable for use. This is because work will be taking place to soundproof an additional 4 carrels.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
We have a variety of study areas and types of desk that you can choose from:
We also have a newly purchased standing desk that you might want to try out. This is located next to the Q-Step Centre Teaching Lab.
The desks in our IT Training Room are also available for you to use (close the lids of the desks to stow away the computer equipment)
Want to use one of our computers?
The SSL has 52 networked PCs for use by readers with a University or Bodleian Libraries card.
30 are located in our main computer area near the issue desk, 21 in our IT Training Room (available for use when a training session is not taking place), and our last PC is in our photocopier room.
Wifi is also available throughout the library. You will need to connect your laptop or mobile device to the Bodleian-Libraries network and enter your Library card login.