Q. Where can I study in a silent environment?

There are a number of areas in the Library where you can undertake silent study. 

Information Commons

There is a silent study area of level 2 with study desks, a silent study PC area on level 3 and a silent study PC area on level 6.

There are some bookable silent study desks on level 2 and bookable silent study PCs on level 3. These spaces can be booked via our booking form

Western Bank Library

Silent study is available in the main reading room on levels 5 and 6. 

There are some bookable spaces on the balconies on level 6. Spaces can be booked via our booking form.

Health Sciences Library, Royal Hallamshire

All of the Library study spaces in the main area are classed as silent study. There are a number of bookable PCs and desks in this area. These spaces can be booked via our booking form.

The Diamond

There are 75 bookable silent study desks on level 4. These spaces can be booked via our booking form. There is a study pod on level 3 (room 3.07) that is also designated as silent study.